Former Hambantota Mayor Eraj Fernando found dead in BambalapitiyaFormer Hambantota Mayor Eraj Ravindra Fernando has reportedly been found dead inside a flat in Bambalapitiya, police stated. 1m agoRemains of late model Chulpadmendra taken to Borella funeral parlourThe remains of renowned model Chulpadmendra Kumarapathirana have been taken to a private funeral parlour in Borella, as police continue investigations into her sudden and suspicious death.25m agoPM Harini highlights Sri Lanka’s sustainable food heritage at Bhutan SummitPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has called for greater consciousness, sustainability and inclusive leadership in addressing the interconnected challenges facing global food systems, delivering the keynote address at the inaugural Global Conscious Food Systems Summit 2026 in Bhutan.49m agoPM Harini highlights Sri Lanka’s sustainable food heritage at Bhutan SummitPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has called for greater consciousness, sustainability and inclusive leadership in addressing the interconnected challenges facing global food systems, delivering the keynote address at the inaugural Global Conscious Food Systems Summit 2026 in Bhutan.49m agoNepal flood death toll rises to 1,127 as 4,858 remain missingThe death toll from the devastating flood in Nepal’s Bhotekoshi river has risen to 1,127, with bodies recovered from several districts and neighbouring India, Nepal Police said on Wednesday.1h agoNepal flood death toll rises to 1,127 as 4,858 remain missingThe death toll from the devastating flood in Nepal’s Bhotekoshi river has risen to 1,127, with bodies recovered from several districts and neighbouring India, Nepal Police said on Wednesday.1h agoComplaint filed with Bribery Commission against NPP MPsThe Dinana Dakuna organization has lodged a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against Members of Parliament elected from the National People’s Power (NPP).1h agoComplaint filed with Bribery Commission against NPP MPsThe Dinana Dakuna organization has lodged a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against Members of Parliament elected from the National People’s Power (NPP).1h agoNEWS ALERTHearing of petitions against 22nd Amendment Bill commences for second dayThe hearing of petitions filed against the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill, presented to parliament by the government, commenced for the second day today (02) before the Supreme Court. 1h agoNEWS ALERTHearing of petitions against 22nd Amendment Bill commences for second dayThe hearing of petitions filed against the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill, presented to parliament by the government, commenced for the second day today (02) before the Supreme Court. 1h agoNew insurance scheme introduced to protect fruit farmersThe Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has introduced a new insurance scheme aimed at protecting fruit farmers against risks associated with cultivation.1h agoNew insurance scheme introduced to protect fruit farmersThe Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has introduced a new insurance scheme aimed at protecting fruit farmers against risks associated with cultivation.1h agoForeign Minister Vijitha Herath begins UAE visit to strengthen bilateral tiesThe Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath will undertake an official visit to the United Arab Emirates from today (02) to September 3, with a focus on further strengthening bilateral cooperation between Sri Lanka and the UAE.2h agoForeign Minister Vijitha Herath begins UAE visit to strengthen bilateral tiesThe Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath will undertake an official visit to the United Arab Emirates from today (02) to September 3, with a focus on further strengthening bilateral cooperation between Sri Lanka and the UAE.2h agoDy Finance Minister rejects claims of Rs. 190 billion increase in government debtDeputy Minister of Finance and Planning Anil Jayantha Fernando has categorically rejected claims that the government’s debt has increased by more than Rs. 190 billion.2h agoDy Finance Minister rejects claims of Rs. 190 billion increase in government debtDeputy Minister of Finance and Planning Anil Jayantha Fernando has categorically rejected claims that the government’s debt has increased by more than Rs. 190 billion.2h agoFinal rites of veteran singer Priyankara Perera tomorrowThe final rites of veteran singer and actor Priyankara Perera will be held tomorrow (September 3), according to his family.2h agoFinal rites of veteran singer Priyankara Perera tomorrowThe final rites of veteran singer and actor Priyankara Perera will be held tomorrow (September 3), according to his family.2h agoTrinco Dialogue highlights resilience and endurance of maritime forces in Indian OceanThe 11th Trinco Dialogue, a professional forum on maritime security and operational readiness, was held at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium of the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee.3h agoTrinco Dialogue highlights resilience and endurance of maritime forces in Indian OceanThe 11th Trinco Dialogue, a professional forum on maritime security and operational readiness, was held at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium of the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee.3h agoUniversity lecturers to protest today over unresolved issuesLecturers at state universities will stage protests during the lunch break today, demanding solutions to long-standing issues affecting the university system.3h agoUniversity lecturers to protest today over unresolved issuesLecturers at state universities will stage protests during the lunch break today, demanding solutions to long-standing issues affecting the university system.3h agoBrent oil price rises above US$96The price of the September futures contract for Brent crude oil on the London ICE exchange exceeded US$96 per barrel for the first time since June 8, 2026.4h agoBrent oil price rises above US$96The price of the September futures contract for Brent crude oil on the London ICE exchange exceeded US$96 per barrel for the first time since June 8, 2026.4h agoIran attacks US base in Jordan in retaliation: ReportIran's Revolutionary Guards said early Wednesday that they had carried out a ballistic missile attack on a US base in Jordan, the Iranian news outlet Tasnim reported.4h agoIran attacks US base in Jordan in retaliation: ReportIran's Revolutionary Guards said early Wednesday that they had carried out a ballistic missile attack on a US base in Jordan, the Iranian news outlet Tasnim reported.4h agoSri Lanka seeks greater NATO cooperation on defence modernisation, cyber capabilitiesSri Lanka has sought to deepen defence cooperation with NATO, with discussions focusing on military modernisation, advanced technology, cyber capabilities and disaster response.4h agoSri Lanka seeks greater NATO cooperation on defence modernisation, cyber capabilitiesSri Lanka has sought to deepen defence cooperation with NATO, with discussions focusing on military modernisation, advanced technology, cyber capabilities and disaster response.4h agoRs. 65 million stolen in Thalawathugoda travel agency robberyAround Rs. 65 million in cash and gold jewellery have been stolen from a travel agency in Thalawathugoda by four individuals who arrived at the premises in a car, police said.5h agoRs. 65 million stolen in Thalawathugoda travel agency robberyAround Rs. 65 million in cash and gold jewellery have been stolen from a travel agency in Thalawathugoda by four individuals who arrived at the premises in a car, police said.5h agoIsrael says Hamas security chief captured as strikes kill four during Gaza raidPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israeli special forces captured the head of Hamas's internal security service in a ground operation in Gaza.5h agoIsrael says Hamas security chief captured as strikes kill four during Gaza raidPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israeli special forces captured the head of Hamas's internal security service in a ground operation in Gaza.5h agoTourist arrivals top 190,000 in AugustA total of 191,704 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka during the month of August, according to the latest figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).5h agoTourist arrivals top 190,000 in AugustA total of 191,704 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka during the month of August, according to the latest figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).5h agoVeteran Singer Priyankara Perera dies at 64Veteran singer Priyankara Perera has passed away at the age of 64.5h agoVeteran Singer Priyankara Perera dies at 64Veteran singer Priyankara Perera has passed away at the age of 64.5h agoSuspect linked to Athurugiriya shooting arrested Police have arrested a 42-year-old man suspected of aiding and abetting an attempted murder involving a shooting in Athurugiriya. 5h agoSuspect linked to Athurugiriya shooting arrested Police have arrested a 42-year-old man suspected of aiding and abetting an attempted murder involving a shooting in Athurugiriya. 5h ago
