FM Vijitha Herath to undertake official visit to Thailand tomorrowMinister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath will undertake an official visit to Thailand from 14 to 16 September 2026, at the invitation of the Minister of Labour of Thailand. 13m agoTwo businessmen arrested with foreign-manufactured cigarettes at BIATwo passengers have been arrested by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for allegedly attempting to smuggle a large consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes into Sri Lanka. 42m agoSuspect arrested with firearm, hand grenade and live ammunition in KuliyapitiyaThe Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a suspect in possession of a foreign-manufactured 12-bore firearm, a live hand grenade and six live BMG-type rounds of ammunition. 44m agoSuspect arrested with firearm, hand grenade and live ammunition in KuliyapitiyaThe Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a suspect in possession of a foreign-manufactured 12-bore firearm, a live hand grenade and six live BMG-type rounds of ammunition. 44m agoRailway unions to launch strike if issues remain unresolvedThe Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters' Association (SLRSMA) says it expects the Government to take prompt action to appoint a new General Manager of Railways to resolve the administrative issues prevailing within the Railway Department. 2h agoRailway unions to launch strike if issues remain unresolvedThe Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters' Association (SLRSMA) says it expects the Government to take prompt action to appoint a new General Manager of Railways to resolve the administrative issues prevailing within the Railway Department. 2h agoMore details revealed after police fire on van that defied orders in GampahaMore details have emerged regarding the van that failed to heed a signal to stop at a checkpoint in the Asgiriya area of Gampaha, prompting police officers to open fire. 2h agoMore details revealed after police fire on van that defied orders in GampahaMore details have emerged regarding the van that failed to heed a signal to stop at a checkpoint in the Asgiriya area of Gampaha, prompting police officers to open fire. 2h agoSuspect arrested over murder in NagollagamaA suspect has been arrested in connection with the alleged assault and killing of a person during a dispute at a residence in the Thalamalgama area of Nagollagama. 2h agoSuspect arrested over murder in NagollagamaA suspect has been arrested in connection with the alleged assault and killing of a person during a dispute at a residence in the Thalamalgama area of Nagollagama. 2h agoBusinessman arrested with over 600g of ‘Kush’ at BIAA businessman has been arrested by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for allegedly attempting to smuggle a consignment of ‘Kush’ cannabis into Sri Lanka. 2h agoBusinessman arrested with over 600g of ‘Kush’ at BIAA businessman has been arrested by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for allegedly attempting to smuggle a consignment of ‘Kush’ cannabis into Sri Lanka. 2h agoHeavy rainfall expected in most parts of the island todayThe atmospheric conditions are favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island today (13), the Department of Meteorology said. 3h agoHeavy rainfall expected in most parts of the island todayThe atmospheric conditions are favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island today (13), the Department of Meteorology said. 3h agoYemen’s Houthis claim ballistic missile, drone attack on Saudi military baseYemen’s Houthi group said early Sunday that it had carried out an attack with ballistic missiles and drones on a military base in southern Saudi Arabia. 3h agoYemen’s Houthis claim ballistic missile, drone attack on Saudi military baseYemen’s Houthi group said early Sunday that it had carried out an attack with ballistic missiles and drones on a military base in southern Saudi Arabia. 3h agoWinners of 'Derana Little Star' Season 13The Grand Finale of 'Derana Little Star' Season 13—a spectacular showcase for Sri Lanka's young talent—was held in grand style on Ssaturday (12).8h agoWinners of 'Derana Little Star' Season 13The Grand Finale of 'Derana Little Star' Season 13—a spectacular showcase for Sri Lanka's young talent—was held in grand style on Ssaturday (12).8h agoNEWS ALERTPolice open fire at van after refusing to stop in Gampaha Police officers have opened fire at a van after its driver failed to heed a signal to stop at a checkpoint in the Asgiriya area of Gampaha. 11h agoNEWS ALERTPolice open fire at van after refusing to stop in Gampaha Police officers have opened fire at a van after its driver failed to heed a signal to stop at a checkpoint in the Asgiriya area of Gampaha. 11h agoTilvin Silva visits Gangaramaya Temple to discuss progress of ‘Temple City’ projectThe General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), Tilvin Silva, paid a courtesy visit to the historic Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo 02 and met with the Chief Incumbent of the Temple and Chief Sanghanayaka of the Western Province, Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Nayaka Thero.11h agoTilvin Silva visits Gangaramaya Temple to discuss progress of ‘Temple City’ projectThe General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), Tilvin Silva, paid a courtesy visit to the historic Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo 02 and met with the Chief Incumbent of the Temple and Chief Sanghanayaka of the Western Province, Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Nayaka Thero.11h agoConsignment of grenades supplied to local criminal gangs with narcotics shipment?Police have revealed significant details regarding the hand grenade attack on a residence in Dehiwala yesterday (11), which claimed the lives of two children and left their father seriously injured.12h agoConsignment of grenades supplied to local criminal gangs with narcotics shipment?Police have revealed significant details regarding the hand grenade attack on a residence in Dehiwala yesterday (11), which claimed the lives of two children and left their father seriously injured.12h agoSaudis shut down oil pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea shippingSaudi Arabia has shut down its East-West pipeline after the vital oil conduit came under aerial attack in the widening Middle East war, threatening to send energy prices even higher.14h agoSaudis shut down oil pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea shippingSaudi Arabia has shut down its East-West pipeline after the vital oil conduit came under aerial attack in the widening Middle East war, threatening to send energy prices even higher.14h agoFour injured after truck plunges down precipice and topples on houseAt least four persons have been injured and hospitalised after a container truck plunged down a precipice and toppled onto a house in the Madithale area along the Badulla-Mahiyangana road.15h agoFour injured after truck plunges down precipice and topples on houseAt least four persons have been injured and hospitalised after a container truck plunged down a precipice and toppled onto a house in the Madithale area along the Badulla-Mahiyangana road.15h agoPM highlights importance of art and culture for a thriving nation and beautiful lifePrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says that art, together with unity, mutual understanding and harmony, is essential for people to lead fulfilling and happy lives. 15h agoPM highlights importance of art and culture for a thriving nation and beautiful lifePrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says that art, together with unity, mutual understanding and harmony, is essential for people to lead fulfilling and happy lives. 15h agoTrump says he would 'love' to see a united IrelandU.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would "love" to see Ireland unify with British-run Northern Ireland and that it would happen eventually.16h agoTrump says he would 'love' to see a united IrelandU.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would "love" to see Ireland unify with British-run Northern Ireland and that it would happen eventually.16h agoThundershowers expected in North and East over next few daysAtmospheric conditions are becoming favourable for afternoon thundershowers in the Northern and Eastern provinces during the next few days, according to the Department of Meteorology.17h agoThundershowers expected in North and East over next few daysAtmospheric conditions are becoming favourable for afternoon thundershowers in the Northern and Eastern provinces during the next few days, according to the Department of Meteorology.17h agoBRICS agrees on joint declaration before New Delhi summit, sources sayThe BRICS group of emerging economies has agreed on a joint declaration, sources told Reuters on Saturday, hours before its leaders began a summit in New Delhi, aiming to boost the bloc's global clout.17h agoBRICS agrees on joint declaration before New Delhi summit, sources sayThe BRICS group of emerging economies has agreed on a joint declaration, sources told Reuters on Saturday, hours before its leaders began a summit in New Delhi, aiming to boost the bloc's global clout.17h agoFather of major drug trafficker Shiran Basik remandedAbdul Razak Mohamed Basik, the father of alleged large-scale drug trafficker Shiran Basik, has been remanded.17h agoFather of major drug trafficker Shiran Basik remandedAbdul Razak Mohamed Basik, the father of alleged large-scale drug trafficker Shiran Basik, has been remanded.17h ago
