Bangladesh ex-PM Sheikh Hasina has no legal option but to face execution: Chief prosecutorChief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal, Md Aminul Islam, said that there is no alternative to enforcing the death sentences once former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina returns to the country.5m agoAswesuma appeals and objections submission deadline extended until Nov. 15The deadline for submitting appeals and objections relating to the Aswesuma welfare benefit programme has been extended until November 15, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has announced.33m agoMinister responds to satyagraha over Anuradhapura Sacred Area developmentCabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has stated that parties seeking clarification on the proposed Anuradhapura Sacred Area Development Plan may raise their concerns directly with the Acting Atamasthanadhipathi, who chairs the committee responsible for overseeing the initiative. 1h agoMinister responds to satyagraha over Anuradhapura Sacred Area developmentCabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has stated that parties seeking clarification on the proposed Anuradhapura Sacred Area Development Plan may raise their concerns directly with the Acting Atamasthanadhipathi, who chairs the committee responsible for overseeing the initiative. 1h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTKadugannawa section of Kandy–Colombo road closed until 6am tomorrow The Kadugannawa section of the Kandy–Colombo main road has been closed to all traffic until 6.00 a.m. tomorrow (11) due to adverse weather conditions and the risk of further rockfalls and earth slips, Kandy District Secretary Indika Udawatta announced.1h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTKadugannawa section of Kandy–Colombo road closed until 6am tomorrow The Kadugannawa section of the Kandy–Colombo main road has been closed to all traffic until 6.00 a.m. tomorrow (11) due to adverse weather conditions and the risk of further rockfalls and earth slips, Kandy District Secretary Indika Udawatta announced.1h agoNEWS ALERTRumesh Pathirage ranked 8th in World Athletics Men’s 2026 Athlete of the YearSri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage has been ranked 8th in the Men’s 2026 Athlete of the Year rankings at the World Athletics Awards 2026, following his impressive performances in the javelin throw.1h agoNEWS ALERTRumesh Pathirage ranked 8th in World Athletics Men’s 2026 Athlete of the YearSri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage has been ranked 8th in the Men’s 2026 Athlete of the Year rankings at the World Athletics Awards 2026, following his impressive performances in the javelin throw.1h agoPM Harini calls for coordinated approach to address Colombo’s recurring flooding issuesPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stressed the need for continuous preparedness and coordinated action across multiple sectors to address natural disasters arising from climate change and minimise their impact.1h agoPM Harini calls for coordinated approach to address Colombo’s recurring flooding issuesPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stressed the need for continuous preparedness and coordinated action across multiple sectors to address natural disasters arising from climate change and minimise their impact.1h agoUS to skip UN human rights review, drawing censureThe United States will spurn a UN meeting on Tuesday where its human rights record under President Donald Trump was due to be examined, drawing criticism from rights groups who say violations have surged to levels not seen in decades.2h agoUS to skip UN human rights review, drawing censureThe United States will spurn a UN meeting on Tuesday where its human rights record under President Donald Trump was due to be examined, drawing criticism from rights groups who say violations have surged to levels not seen in decades.2h agoSignal system failure causes train delays between Colombo Fort and MaradanaA signalling system failure has been reported between Colombo Fort and Maradana Railway Stations, resulting in delays to train services across all railway lines.2h agoSignal system failure causes train delays between Colombo Fort and MaradanaA signalling system failure has been reported between Colombo Fort and Maradana Railway Stations, resulting in delays to train services across all railway lines.2h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTKadugannawa–Ganetenne stretch of Kandy–Colombo road closed after rockfallTraffic along the Kadugannawa–Ganetenne stretch of the Kandy–Colombo main road has been suspended following rockfalls and an earth slip.3h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTKadugannawa–Ganetenne stretch of Kandy–Colombo road closed after rockfallTraffic along the Kadugannawa–Ganetenne stretch of the Kandy–Colombo main road has been suspended following rockfalls and an earth slip.3h agoDMT warns public against dealing with unauthorised brokersThe Department of Motor Traffic has urged the general public to refrain from dealing with brokers operating near its premises when seeking services from the department.3h agoDMT warns public against dealing with unauthorised brokersThe Department of Motor Traffic has urged the general public to refrain from dealing with brokers operating near its premises when seeking services from the department.3h agoLandslide reported on Kandy–Colombo Road in KadugannawaA landslide has been reported in the Kadugannawa area along the Kandy–Colombo main road, with a mound of earth and rocks falling onto the roadway, police said.3h agoLandslide reported on Kandy–Colombo Road in KadugannawaA landslide has been reported in the Kadugannawa area along the Kandy–Colombo main road, with a mound of earth and rocks falling onto the roadway, police said.3h agoNEWS ALERTNo electricity tariff revision for fourth quarter of 2026, PUCSL announcesThe Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided that no electricity tariff revision will be implemented for the fourth quarter of 2026. 3h agoNEWS ALERTNo electricity tariff revision for fourth quarter of 2026, PUCSL announcesThe Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided that no electricity tariff revision will be implemented for the fourth quarter of 2026. 3h agoMP Chamara Sampath and personal secretary ordered to be produced in court on Nov. 20The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered that remanded Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake and his personal secretary, Sumathipala Liyanarachchi, who are in remand custody over allegations of corruption, be produced before court on November 20 through prison authorities.3h agoMP Chamara Sampath and personal secretary ordered to be produced in court on Nov. 20The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered that remanded Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake and his personal secretary, Sumathipala Liyanarachchi, who are in remand custody over allegations of corruption, be produced before court on November 20 through prison authorities.3h agoMost Americans want new Democratic Congress to end Trump's Iran war, new poll findsMajorities of Americans want the newly elected Democratic-majority US Congress to act to end the war with Iran and to repeal tariffs put in place by President Donald Trump, signaling demand for quick action to address the high cost of living, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.4h agoMost Americans want new Democratic Congress to end Trump's Iran war, new poll findsMajorities of Americans want the newly elected Democratic-majority US Congress to act to end the war with Iran and to repeal tariffs put in place by President Donald Trump, signaling demand for quick action to address the high cost of living, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.4h agoLandslide warnings issued to several districts extended The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) extended landslide early warning notices issued for several areas across the country amid prevailing adverse weather conditions.4h agoLandslide warnings issued to several districts extended The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) extended landslide early warning notices issued for several areas across the country amid prevailing adverse weather conditions.4h agoAdvisory issued for deep-sea areas ahead of developing low-pressure systemThe Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the deep-sea areas of the southeast Bay of Bengal, warning multi-day fishing vessels and naval communities to remain vigilant.4h agoAdvisory issued for deep-sea areas ahead of developing low-pressure systemThe Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the deep-sea areas of the southeast Bay of Bengal, warning multi-day fishing vessels and naval communities to remain vigilant.4h agoUS moves aircraft out of second British base over ‘threat from Iran’At least 10 US Air Force refuelling aircraft left a second airbase in Britain on Monday.4h agoUS moves aircraft out of second British base over ‘threat from Iran’At least 10 US Air Force refuelling aircraft left a second airbase in Britain on Monday.4h agoNo NPP member involved in bribery, corruption or fraud: Cabinet Spokesman Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has stated that no member of the National People’s Power (NPP) is involved in bribery, corruption or fraudulent activities, stressing that the party is prepared to take disciplinary action if any such allegations are substantiated. 4h agoNo NPP member involved in bribery, corruption or fraud: Cabinet Spokesman Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has stated that no member of the National People’s Power (NPP) is involved in bribery, corruption or fraudulent activities, stressing that the party is prepared to take disciplinary action if any such allegations are substantiated. 4h agoNPP-held Beruwala Urban Council’s 2027 budget defeated The 2027 Budget of the Beruwala Urban Council, controlled by the National People’s Power (NPP), has been defeated by a majority of one vote.4h agoNPP-held Beruwala Urban Council’s 2027 budget defeated The 2027 Budget of the Beruwala Urban Council, controlled by the National People’s Power (NPP), has been defeated by a majority of one vote.4h agoJapan to provide Sri Lanka with surveillance boats under security aid programJapan will provide the Sri Lanka Navy with surveillance boats worth 1 billion yen ($6.3 million) under its security aid framework designed to support like-minded partners, the Japanese government said Tuesday.5h agoJapan to provide Sri Lanka with surveillance boats under security aid programJapan will provide the Sri Lanka Navy with surveillance boats worth 1 billion yen ($6.3 million) under its security aid framework designed to support like-minded partners, the Japanese government said Tuesday.5h ago