UN agency to evacuate 11,000 seafarers stranded in Strait of HormuzThe International Maritime Organization, a specialized United Nations agency, said it is launching an evacuation of thousands of stranded seafarers following easing of restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz.2h ago13 drivers and conductors test positive for drugs during screening at Navinna bus standA random mobile drug screening was conducted today (23) at the Navinna bus stand targeting public transport drivers and conductors.2h agoNEWS ALERTWomen's T20 World Cup: Chamari stars as Sri Lanka thrash Ireland by 9 wickets Chamari Athapaththu hit a brilliant century to help Sri Lanka thrash Ireland in the 20th Match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Bristol.3h agoNEWS ALERTWomen's T20 World Cup: Chamari stars as Sri Lanka thrash Ireland by 9 wickets Chamari Athapaththu hit a brilliant century to help Sri Lanka thrash Ireland in the 20th Match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Bristol.3h ago10 helicopters donated by US officially handed over to Sri Lanka Air Force The official handover of ten TH-57 Sea Ranger multi-purpose helicopters donated by the government of the United States to enhance the Sri Lanka Air Force’s pilot training capacity and expand its air operations took place this afternoon (23). 3h ago10 helicopters donated by US officially handed over to Sri Lanka Air Force The official handover of ten TH-57 Sea Ranger multi-purpose helicopters donated by the government of the United States to enhance the Sri Lanka Air Force’s pilot training capacity and expand its air operations took place this afternoon (23). 3h agoHarsha welcomes decision to retain VAT threshold at Rs. 60 millionThe Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) Parliamentarian Harsha de Silva has welcomed the decision by the government to withdraw its proposal to lower the Value Added Tax (VAT) registration threshold.3h agoHarsha welcomes decision to retain VAT threshold at Rs. 60 millionThe Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) Parliamentarian Harsha de Silva has welcomed the decision by the government to withdraw its proposal to lower the Value Added Tax (VAT) registration threshold.3h agoBreteau Index rises sharply across many areas, raising dengue risk concernsThe Health Entomology Officers' Association has warned that the Breteau Index—an international indicator used to measure the density of dengue mosquito larvae—has increased significantly in many parts of the country.4h agoBreteau Index rises sharply across many areas, raising dengue risk concernsThe Health Entomology Officers' Association has warned that the Breteau Index—an international indicator used to measure the density of dengue mosquito larvae—has increased significantly in many parts of the country.4h agoApplications open for 2026 GIT Exam Applications are now being accepted for the General Information Technology (GIT) Examination 2026, the Department of Examinations has announced. The exam is scheduled to be held for Grade 12 students studying in government and private schools.4h agoApplications open for 2026 GIT Exam Applications are now being accepted for the General Information Technology (GIT) Examination 2026, the Department of Examinations has announced. The exam is scheduled to be held for Grade 12 students studying in government and private schools.4h agoIran's President and Foreign Minister arrive in Pakistan after US talksIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan.5h agoIran's President and Foreign Minister arrive in Pakistan after US talksIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan.5h agoPolice Inspector arrested for soliciting bribe remanded A Police Inspector attached to the Kalutara Special Crimes Investigation Unit, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been remanded until July 3 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.6h agoPolice Inspector arrested for soliciting bribe remanded A Police Inspector attached to the Kalutara Special Crimes Investigation Unit, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been remanded until July 3 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.6h agoPresident calls for strategic paddy reserves amid climate risksPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasised the importance of maintaining adequate strategic paddy reserves, particularly in view of future adverse climatic conditions.6h agoPresident calls for strategic paddy reserves amid climate risksPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasised the importance of maintaining adequate strategic paddy reserves, particularly in view of future adverse climatic conditions.6h agoSpecial Ministerial Sub-Committee and Officers’ Committee to counter El Niño impactSri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to appoint a Special Ministerial Sub-Committee and an Officers’ Committee to execute national-level actions in order to reduce the probable impact of the El Niño global climatic phenomenon.6h agoSpecial Ministerial Sub-Committee and Officers’ Committee to counter El Niño impactSri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to appoint a Special Ministerial Sub-Committee and an Officers’ Committee to execute national-level actions in order to reduce the probable impact of the El Niño global climatic phenomenon.6h agoOver 5,000 people trapped in Myanmar scam centres near Thai border: Rights groupMore than 5,300 people are still trapped in online scam centres near Myanmar's Thai border, a human rights group said, over one year after thousands were freed during a multinational crackdown in the region.7h agoOver 5,000 people trapped in Myanmar scam centres near Thai border: Rights groupMore than 5,300 people are still trapped in online scam centres near Myanmar's Thai border, a human rights group said, over one year after thousands were freed during a multinational crackdown in the region.7h agoSri Lanka committed to systems-based approach to end violence against children: PM Harini Sri Lanka is committed to a systems-based approach to end violence against children, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya stated, emphasizing that child protection is not merely a sectoral concern but a national priority.7h agoSri Lanka committed to systems-based approach to end violence against children: PM Harini Sri Lanka is committed to a systems-based approach to end violence against children, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya stated, emphasizing that child protection is not merely a sectoral concern but a national priority.7h agoSLCERT warns public over WhatsApp scam impersonating ID office officialsA warning has been issued regarding a sophisticated financial scam being circulated via WhatsApp, in which fraudsters impersonate the Department for Registration of Persons, the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has stated.7h agoSLCERT warns public over WhatsApp scam impersonating ID office officialsA warning has been issued regarding a sophisticated financial scam being circulated via WhatsApp, in which fraudsters impersonate the Department for Registration of Persons, the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has stated.7h agoCabinet approves special measures to prevent land grabbing in Eastern ProvinceThe Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a proposal to launch a special program aimed at preventing illegal land grabbing, unauthorized land filling and unlawful coastal constructions in the Eastern Province.8h agoCabinet approves special measures to prevent land grabbing in Eastern ProvinceThe Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a proposal to launch a special program aimed at preventing illegal land grabbing, unauthorized land filling and unlawful coastal constructions in the Eastern Province.8h agoPolice Inspector arrested over alleged bribery incident remandedThe Colombo Magistrate’s Court today ordered an Inspector of Police (IP) attached to the Kalutara Special Crime Investigation Unit, who was arrested in connection with an alleged bribery incident, to be remanded in custody until July 3. 8h agoPolice Inspector arrested over alleged bribery incident remandedThe Colombo Magistrate’s Court today ordered an Inspector of Police (IP) attached to the Kalutara Special Crime Investigation Unit, who was arrested in connection with an alleged bribery incident, to be remanded in custody until July 3. 8h agoNEWS ALERTGovt. postpones planned reduction of VAT, SSCL registration thresholdThe government has decided not to proceed with the proposed reduction of the annual turnover threshold for Value Added Tax (VAT) and the Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL), which was scheduled to come into effect from July 1.8h agoNEWS ALERTGovt. postpones planned reduction of VAT, SSCL registration thresholdThe government has decided not to proceed with the proposed reduction of the annual turnover threshold for Value Added Tax (VAT) and the Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL), which was scheduled to come into effect from July 1.8h agoPresident appoints new Chief Secretary for Sabaragamuwa ProvincePresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed J. M. U. K. Jayasekera as the Chief Secretary of the Sabaragamuwa Province.8h agoPresident appoints new Chief Secretary for Sabaragamuwa ProvincePresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed J. M. U. K. Jayasekera as the Chief Secretary of the Sabaragamuwa Province.8h agoPublic awareness and community participation crucial for dengue control efforts: Govt. A special dengue eradication operation is set to be launched as part of the national program aimed at controlling the rapidly spreading dengue threat across the country.8h agoPublic awareness and community participation crucial for dengue control efforts: Govt. A special dengue eradication operation is set to be launched as part of the national program aimed at controlling the rapidly spreading dengue threat across the country.8h agoForty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe-wide heatwaveForty people have drowned while swimming in unsupervised areas in France since the weekend, the prime minister said on Tuesday (Jun 23), as people tried to escape a heatwave sweeping across much of Europe. 9h agoForty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe-wide heatwaveForty people have drowned while swimming in unsupervised areas in France since the weekend, the prime minister said on Tuesday (Jun 23), as people tried to escape a heatwave sweeping across much of Europe. 9h ago