UPDATENEWS 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.25m 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.32m 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.55m 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.55m 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. 1h 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. 1h 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.1h 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.1h 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.1h 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.1h 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.1h 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.1h 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.1h 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.1h 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.2h 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.2h 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. 2h 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. 2h 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.2h 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.2h 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.2h 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 ($6.3 million) under its security aid framework designed to support like-minded partners, the Japanese government said Tuesday.2h agoADB approves US$ 300 million for water supply and sanitation projects in Sri LankaThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved two projects worth a total of US$300 million to expand and strengthen water supply and sanitation services across Sri Lanka.2h agoADB approves US$ 300 million for water supply and sanitation projects in Sri LankaThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved two projects worth a total of US$300 million to expand and strengthen water supply and sanitation services across Sri Lanka.2h agoNEWS ALERTNishantha Ranatunga granted bail The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court has ordered the release on bail of former Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), Nishantha Ranatunga.2h agoNEWS ALERTNishantha Ranatunga granted bail The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court has ordered the release on bail of former Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), Nishantha Ranatunga.2h agoCSE surges as ASPI crosses 22,000 mark, gains 2.75%The Colombo Stock Exchange's (CSE) All Share Price Index (ASPI) crossed the 22,000-point mark today (10), marking its first return above the level since July 6, 2026.3h agoCSE surges as ASPI crosses 22,000 mark, gains 2.75%The Colombo Stock Exchange's (CSE) All Share Price Index (ASPI) crossed the 22,000-point mark today (10), marking its first return above the level since July 6, 2026.3h agoPoor drainage and unauthorised constructions contributed to Colombo flooding: MinisterCabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has attributed the recent flooding in several parts of the Colombo Municipal Council area to a combination of inadequate drainage infrastructure, unauthorised constructions, irregular settlements and improper waste disposal.3h agoPoor drainage and unauthorised constructions contributed to Colombo flooding: MinisterCabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has attributed the recent flooding in several parts of the Colombo Municipal Council area to a combination of inadequate drainage infrastructure, unauthorised constructions, irregular settlements and improper waste disposal.3h agoFR petition filed over alleged assault on satyagraha participants near Ruwanweli Maha SeyaA Fundamental Rights (FR) petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking an order directing the police to investigate an assault on individuals participating in a satyagraha campaign near the Ruwanweli Maha Seya.3h agoFR petition filed over alleged assault on satyagraha participants near Ruwanweli Maha SeyaA Fundamental Rights (FR) petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking an order directing the police to investigate an assault on individuals participating in a satyagraha campaign near the Ruwanweli Maha Seya.3h agoIndia to provide grant for 100 new ambulances to 1990 Suwa Seriya serviceThe government of India has agreed to provide a financial grant to Sri Lanka for the procurement of 100 new ambulances for the 1990 Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service.4h agoIndia to provide grant for 100 new ambulances to 1990 Suwa Seriya serviceThe government of India has agreed to provide a financial grant to Sri Lanka for the procurement of 100 new ambulances for the 1990 Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service.4h agoNBRI urges public to remain vigilant amid heavy rains and rising disaster risksThe National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has urged the general public to remain vigilant amid prevailing heavy rainfall, which has resulted in landslides, floods and other natural disasters.4h agoNBRI urges public to remain vigilant amid heavy rains and rising disaster risksThe National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has urged the general public to remain vigilant amid prevailing heavy rainfall, which has resulted in landslides, floods and other natural disasters.4h agoCabinet approves new railway bridge and suburban rail development in KandyThe Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to construct a new railway bridge across the Mahaweli River between Sarasavi Uyana and Peradeniya, with the aim of integrating the Matale railway line into the national railway network.4h agoCabinet approves new railway bridge and suburban rail development in KandyThe Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to construct a new railway bridge across the Mahaweli River between Sarasavi Uyana and Peradeniya, with the aim of integrating the Matale railway line into the national railway network.4h ago