Four pilots killed after two Philippine Air Force trainer planes crashTwo Philippine Air Force trainer aircraft crashed during a training flight at an air base south of the capital Manila, killing four pilots, the military said on Saturday (Oct 24).32m agoPolice warn public of financial scams linked to online dating applicationsSri Lanka Police has urged the public to exercise extreme caution when interacting with unfamiliar individuals through online platforms, particularly dating applications, as reports of financial fraud linked to such interactions continue to emerge.52m agoNEWS ALERTOver 475kg of ‘Ice’ and heroin found in sacks recovered from Talalla Beach - NavyA total of 200 packets of Ice (crystal methamphetamine) and 275 packets of heroin, weighing 475 kg in total, were found in the sacks recovered from Thalalla Beach in Galle this morning (24) during a special joint operation 1h agoNEWS ALERTOver 475kg of ‘Ice’ and heroin found in sacks recovered from Talalla Beach - NavyA total of 200 packets of Ice (crystal methamphetamine) and 275 packets of heroin, weighing 475 kg in total, were found in the sacks recovered from Thalalla Beach in Galle this morning (24) during a special joint operation 1h agoWilling to remain imprisoned even 500 days if country can benefit – NamalSLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has stated that he is willing to remain in prison for not only 50 days but even 500 days if his imprisonment results in economic relief for the public and the protection of the country’s cultural heritage.2h agoWilling to remain imprisoned even 500 days if country can benefit – NamalSLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has stated that he is willing to remain in prison for not only 50 days but even 500 days if his imprisonment results in economic relief for the public and the protection of the country’s cultural heritage.2h agoNEWS ALERTGazette issued on procedures regarding removal of imprisoned Buddhist monks’ robes The Acting Commissioner General of Prisons has issued an Extraordinary Gazette notification outlining the procedures to be followed regarding the removal of monastic robes when a Buddhist monk is imprisoned. 3h agoNEWS ALERTGazette issued on procedures regarding removal of imprisoned Buddhist monks’ robes The Acting Commissioner General of Prisons has issued an Extraordinary Gazette notification outlining the procedures to be followed regarding the removal of monastic robes when a Buddhist monk is imprisoned. 3h agoMajor General Sampath Fernando appointed Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka ArmyMajor General Sampath Fernando of the Sri Lanka Artillery has been appointed as the 71st Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, with effect from 27 October 2026.3h agoMajor General Sampath Fernando appointed Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka ArmyMajor General Sampath Fernando of the Sri Lanka Artillery has been appointed as the 71st Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, with effect from 27 October 2026.3h agoTyphoon Champi sweeps past Taiwan, leaving 1 dead, 500 injuredTyphoon Champi swept past Taiwan on Saturday, killing 1 person and injuring more than 500, downing trees and severing power, as it continued to weaken and head north towards the Chinese coast though it was not expected to make landfall there.4h agoTyphoon Champi sweeps past Taiwan, leaving 1 dead, 500 injuredTyphoon Champi swept past Taiwan on Saturday, killing 1 person and injuring more than 500, downing trees and severing power, as it continued to weaken and head north towards the Chinese coast though it was not expected to make landfall there.4h agoAll three units at Norochcholai Power Plant reconnected to national gridAll three generating units at the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant have been successfully reconnected to the national grid following their shutdown in the wake of the islandwide power outage on October 17.5h agoAll three units at Norochcholai Power Plant reconnected to national gridAll three generating units at the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant have been successfully reconnected to the national grid following their shutdown in the wake of the islandwide power outage on October 17.5h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningThe Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for severe lightning in the Eastern and Uva provinces and the Polonnaruwa District.5h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningThe Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for severe lightning in the Eastern and Uva provinces and the Polonnaruwa District.5h agoLandslide early warnings extended in several districtsThe landslide early warning issued by the National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has been further extended.5h agoLandslide early warnings extended in several districtsThe landslide early warning issued by the National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has been further extended.5h agoKuwait investigates suspected foul play in deaths of two Sri Lankan womenThe deaths of two Sri Lankan women in separate incidents in Ali Sabah Al-Salem and Al-Nahda have prompted investigations by the authorities, with both cases registered as suspected foul play.6h agoKuwait investigates suspected foul play in deaths of two Sri Lankan womenThe deaths of two Sri Lankan women in separate incidents in Ali Sabah Al-Salem and Al-Nahda have prompted investigations by the authorities, with both cases registered as suspected foul play.6h agoBus suspected of transporting shooter in Akuregoda double murder seizedIn connection with the investigation into the assassination of an attorney-at-law and his wife in a parking lot within the Thalangama Police Division on February 13, 2026, investigating officers have seized a bus suspected of having been used to transport the shooter involved in the crime.6h agoBus suspected of transporting shooter in Akuregoda double murder seizedIn connection with the investigation into the assassination of an attorney-at-law and his wife in a parking lot within the Thalangama Police Division on February 13, 2026, investigating officers have seized a bus suspected of having been used to transport the shooter involved in the crime.6h ago7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes near Vanuatu, tsunami warning issuedA magnitude-7.2 earthquake struck waters near the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Saturday, prompting the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center to issue a tsunami warning.7h ago7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes near Vanuatu, tsunami warning issuedA magnitude-7.2 earthquake struck waters near the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Saturday, prompting the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center to issue a tsunami warning.7h agoSeven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, officials saySeven people have been killed in an attack on a funeral in central Jordan, officials have said.8h agoSeven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, officials saySeven people have been killed in an attack on a funeral in central Jordan, officials have said.8h agoSatyagraha demanding release of Gnanasara Thero enters ninth dayThe satyagraha launched by a group of Buddhist monks at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, demanding the release of the imprisoned Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, enters its ninth day today (24).8h agoSatyagraha demanding release of Gnanasara Thero enters ninth dayThe satyagraha launched by a group of Buddhist monks at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, demanding the release of the imprisoned Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, enters its ninth day today (24).8h agoNEWS ALERTGazette temporarily suspends registration of National Sports Association for Automobile SportsAn Extraordinary Gazette has been issued temporarily suspending the registration of the National Sports Association for Automobile Sports.8h agoNEWS ALERTGazette temporarily suspends registration of National Sports Association for Automobile SportsAn Extraordinary Gazette has been issued temporarily suspending the registration of the National Sports Association for Automobile Sports.8h agoNEWS ALERTSacks suspected to contain narcotics recovered from Talalla BeachA stock of sacks suspected to contain narcotics was recovered from Talalla Beach in Matara this morning (24), the Sri Lanka Navy said.9h agoNEWS ALERTSacks suspected to contain narcotics recovered from Talalla BeachA stock of sacks suspected to contain narcotics was recovered from Talalla Beach in Matara this morning (24), the Sri Lanka Navy said.9h agoOil prices jump $3 on Houthi attacks, oil spill, highest settlement since AprilOil prices settled more than $3 higher on Friday, their highest in nearly six months after Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia stoked concerns over further disruption to energy supplies from the Middle East, where UAE authorities also reported an oil spill.10h agoOil prices jump $3 on Houthi attacks, oil spill, highest settlement since AprilOil prices settled more than $3 higher on Friday, their highest in nearly six months after Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia stoked concerns over further disruption to energy supplies from the Middle East, where UAE authorities also reported an oil spill.10h agoNEWS ALERTRainfall to increase across Sri Lanka as Bay of Bengal system strengthensA low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, near the North Andaman Islands, is likely to intensify into a depression today (24), with further strengthening expected over the next two days. 11h agoNEWS ALERTRainfall to increase across Sri Lanka as Bay of Bengal system strengthensA low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, near the North Andaman Islands, is likely to intensify into a depression today (24), with further strengthening expected over the next two days. 11h agoLow-pressure system in Bay of Bengal likely to develop into cycloneThe low-pressure area that was located near Sri Lanka is moving westwards, away from the island, while a new low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal near the North Andaman Islands, the Department of Meteorology said.18h agoLow-pressure system in Bay of Bengal likely to develop into cycloneThe low-pressure area that was located near Sri Lanka is moving westwards, away from the island, while a new low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal near the North Andaman Islands, the Department of Meteorology said.18h ago
