Government plans district-level reforms to enhance public service deliveryA conference attended by all District Secretaries in the country has concluded with a focus on resolving district-level issues and improving the efficiency of public service delivery.5m agoVietnam arrests speedboat captain after deadly capsizeVietnamese police arrested on Sunday (Jul 12) the captain of a speedboat that capsized near southern Phu Quoc island, killing 15 Indian tourists, authorities said.36m agoSri Lanka ranked third most traffic-congested country in the worldSri Lanka has been ranked the third most traffic-congested country in the world, highlighting the region's continuing struggle with worsening road gridlocks.1h agoSri Lanka ranked third most traffic-congested country in the worldSri Lanka has been ranked the third most traffic-congested country in the world, highlighting the region's continuing struggle with worsening road gridlocks.1h agoThree people injured by falling shrapnel in QatarThree people, including a child, have been injured by falling shrapnel in Qatar following Iranian attacks, the country's interior ministry has said.1h agoThree people injured by falling shrapnel in QatarThree people, including a child, have been injured by falling shrapnel in Qatar following Iranian attacks, the country's interior ministry has said.1h agoDengue cases surpass 68,000 as death toll reaches 47The number of dengue cases recorded in Sri Lanka so far this year has surpassed 68,000, with 47 deaths reported, the National Dengue Control Unit said.2h agoDengue cases surpass 68,000 as death toll reaches 47The number of dengue cases recorded in Sri Lanka so far this year has surpassed 68,000, with 47 deaths reported, the National Dengue Control Unit said.2h agoGovernment increases fees for company, society registrationsThe government has increased the fees for registering companies and societies.2h agoGovernment increases fees for company, society registrationsThe government has increased the fees for registering companies and societies.2h agoPolice arrest suspected drug dealer, receive 76 drug orders while in custodyA suspected crystal methamphetamine ("Ice") trafficker has been arrested by the Police Special Rapid Response Unit stationed in Kandakuliya, police said.3h agoPolice arrest suspected drug dealer, receive 76 drug orders while in custodyA suspected crystal methamphetamine ("Ice") trafficker has been arrested by the Police Special Rapid Response Unit stationed in Kandakuliya, police said.3h agoGMOA submits proposals to strengthen dengue control measuresThe Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has presented a set of proposals to contain the dengue outbreak in the country.3h agoGMOA submits proposals to strengthen dengue control measuresThe Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has presented a set of proposals to contain the dengue outbreak in the country.3h agoIndian missing, 10 rescued after Iran attacks ship in Strait of HormuzAn Indian national remains missing after an Iranian attack on a Cyprus-flagged commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman.3h agoIndian missing, 10 rescued after Iran attacks ship in Strait of HormuzAn Indian national remains missing after an Iranian attack on a Cyprus-flagged commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman.3h agoSri Lanka enforces ban on imports of forced labour-made goodsThe Sri Lankan government has moved to ban the import of goods produced using forced labour. 4h agoSri Lanka enforces ban on imports of forced labour-made goodsThe Sri Lankan government has moved to ban the import of goods produced using forced labour. 4h ago2027 Budget Speech scheduled for November 12The second reading of the Appropriation Bill for the year 2027 (Budget Speech) is scheduled to be presented in Parliament on November 12, 2026. 4h ago2027 Budget Speech scheduled for November 12The second reading of the Appropriation Bill for the year 2027 (Budget Speech) is scheduled to be presented in Parliament on November 12, 2026. 4h agoUniversity of Visual & Performing Arts to reopen tomorrowThe University of Visual and Performing Arts in Colombo, which was closed for two weeks due to the spread of dengue, will reopen tomorrow (13), the university administration announced. 4h agoUniversity of Visual & Performing Arts to reopen tomorrowThe University of Visual and Performing Arts in Colombo, which was closed for two weeks due to the spread of dengue, will reopen tomorrow (13), the university administration announced. 4h agoNEWS ALERTUAE intercepts Iranian missiles, drones as IRGC claims strike on US bases in Jordan, Kuwait, QatarThe United Arab Emirates said Sunday that its air defense systems intercepted incoming Iranian missiles and drones, as Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it targeted US military bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Qatar. 4h agoNEWS ALERTUAE intercepts Iranian missiles, drones as IRGC claims strike on US bases in Jordan, Kuwait, QatarThe United Arab Emirates said Sunday that its air defense systems intercepted incoming Iranian missiles and drones, as Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it targeted US military bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Qatar. 4h agoNew Navy Commander pays homage to Sri Maha Bodhi and Ruwanweli Maha SeyaThe New Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando has visited the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and the Ruwanweli Maha Seya in Anuradhapura today (12) to receive religious blessings. 5h agoNew Navy Commander pays homage to Sri Maha Bodhi and Ruwanweli Maha SeyaThe New Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando has visited the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and the Ruwanweli Maha Seya in Anuradhapura today (12) to receive religious blessings. 5h agoFormer emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74Qatar's former emir, who revolutionised Qatar out of its Bedouin background to a regional powerhouse, has died at the age of 74, the nation's Amiri Diwan, its top government body, said on Sunday. 5h agoFormer emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74Qatar's former emir, who revolutionised Qatar out of its Bedouin background to a regional powerhouse, has died at the age of 74, the nation's Amiri Diwan, its top government body, said on Sunday. 5h agoBody of 19-year-old who went missing at sea off Tangalle recoveredThe body of a 19-year-old youth has been recovered from the sea off Tangalle, police said. 5h agoBody of 19-year-old who went missing at sea off Tangalle recoveredThe body of a 19-year-old youth has been recovered from the sea off Tangalle, police said. 5h agoGovt reaffirms equal access to education for children with special needsThe Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring equal access to education for all children, including those with special needs, stating that no child should be left behind in the education system, the PM’s Office stated. 5h agoGovt reaffirms equal access to education for children with special needsThe Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring equal access to education for all children, including those with special needs, stating that no child should be left behind in the education system, the PM’s Office stated. 5h agoIran's IRGC says it destroyed MQ-9 hangars at Prince Hassan air base in JordanIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Sunday that its aerospace forces launched ballistic missiles at Jordan's Prince Hassan air base, destroying the base's command and control center and MQ-9 drone hangars. 6h agoIran's IRGC says it destroyed MQ-9 hangars at Prince Hassan air base in JordanIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Sunday that its aerospace forces launched ballistic missiles at Jordan's Prince Hassan air base, destroying the base's command and control center and MQ-9 drone hangars. 6h agoSri Lanka's tourism earnings fall in 2026 first half compared to last yearSri Lanka's earnings from the tourism industry have declined compared to the first six months of last year, according to the latest report by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). 6h agoSri Lanka's tourism earnings fall in 2026 first half compared to last yearSri Lanka's earnings from the tourism industry have declined compared to the first six months of last year, according to the latest report by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). 6h agoIran claims attack on a second ‘offending vessel’ in the Strait of HormuzThe IRGC says it has hit and stopped a second “offending vessel” in the Strait of Hormuz. 7h agoIran claims attack on a second ‘offending vessel’ in the Strait of HormuzThe IRGC says it has hit and stopped a second “offending vessel” in the Strait of Hormuz. 7h ago
