SriLankan Airlines flights rerouted amid Indonesia volcanic activityTwo SriLankan Airlines flights scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka from Sydney and Melbourne tonight are being rerouted due to volcanic activity in Indonesia, according to reports.15m agoAmpara water crisis deepens as reservoir water levels drop to 21.5%Water levels in nine major irrigation reservoirs in the Ampara District have plunged to just 21.5%, amid the severe dry weather prevailing across the country, the Irrigation Department said today (6).28m agoRs. 10 million worth of pigeons allegedly smuggled by sea seized in KalpitiyaA total of four individuals have been arrested while nearly 200 pigeons have been seized during a special police operation near the port area close to the Kalpitiya Fort.56m agoRs. 10 million worth of pigeons allegedly smuggled by sea seized in KalpitiyaA total of four individuals have been arrested while nearly 200 pigeons have been seized during a special police operation near the port area close to the Kalpitiya Fort.56m agoSri Lanka delegation heads to Dili for WHO regional health meetingMinister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa will lead Sri Lanka’s delegation to the 79th session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia, which will be held in Dili, Timor-Leste, from September 7 to 10.1h agoSri Lanka delegation heads to Dili for WHO regional health meetingMinister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa will lead Sri Lanka’s delegation to the 79th session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia, which will be held in Dili, Timor-Leste, from September 7 to 10.1h agoUS envoys meet Zelensky in Ukraine after talks with Putin in RussiaPresident Volodymyr Zelensky is holding talks with Donald Trump's top envoys, in their first visit to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion.1h agoUS envoys meet Zelensky in Ukraine after talks with Putin in RussiaPresident Volodymyr Zelensky is holding talks with Donald Trump's top envoys, in their first visit to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion.1h agoSecond phase of third school term begins tomorrow The second phase of the third school term for all government schools will commence tomorrow (7), according to the Ministry of Education. 2h agoSecond phase of third school term begins tomorrow The second phase of the third school term for all government schools will commence tomorrow (7), according to the Ministry of Education. 2h agoCardinal appeals to fishing community to help combat drug menaceThe Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has urged the fishing community to support efforts to combat the country’s growing drug menace and refrain from allowing fishing boats to be used for drug trafficking.2h agoCardinal appeals to fishing community to help combat drug menaceThe Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has urged the fishing community to support efforts to combat the country’s growing drug menace and refrain from allowing fishing boats to be used for drug trafficking.2h agoPresident assures national elections will be held as scheduledPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has assured that national elections will not be postponed under any circumstances and will be held as scheduled.3h agoPresident assures national elections will be held as scheduledPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has assured that national elections will not be postponed under any circumstances and will be held as scheduled.3h agoIran to tackle economic issues, says further attacks will be 'more painful'Iran said it will step up efforts to tackle problems created by the U.S. sanctions that are crippling its economy, while a senior Iranian official warned of a "painful response" if it comes under further attack.3h agoIran to tackle economic issues, says further attacks will be 'more painful'Iran said it will step up efforts to tackle problems created by the U.S. sanctions that are crippling its economy, while a senior Iranian official warned of a "painful response" if it comes under further attack.3h agoFire breaks out at coconut timber products factory in MadampeA fire broke out at a factory producing coconut timber-based products in Madampe this evening (06).3h agoFire breaks out at coconut timber products factory in MadampeA fire broke out at a factory producing coconut timber-based products in Madampe this evening (06).3h agoNEWS ALERTPresident vows not to reverse proposed 22nd AmendmentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has vowed that the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution will not be reversed under any circumstances, stressing that the government will proceed with the amendment once a Supreme Court determination is received.3h agoNEWS ALERTPresident vows not to reverse proposed 22nd AmendmentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has vowed that the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution will not be reversed under any circumstances, stressing that the government will proceed with the amendment once a Supreme Court determination is received.3h agoDaily electricity demand declines over four-day periodDaily electricity demand in Sri Lanka declined over the four-day period from August 31 to September 3, while electricity generation remained on an upward trend, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.4h agoDaily electricity demand declines over four-day periodDaily electricity demand in Sri Lanka declined over the four-day period from August 31 to September 3, while electricity generation remained on an upward trend, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.4h agoAzur Air, British Airways to resume direct flights to Sri LankaRussian airline Azur Air has decided to resume direct flights between Russia and Sri Lanka.4h agoAzur Air, British Airways to resume direct flights to Sri LankaRussian airline Azur Air has decided to resume direct flights between Russia and Sri Lanka.4h agoUS aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln departs Thailand after port callThousands of United States sailors aboard an aircraft carrier departed from Thailand on Sunday (Sep 6), AFP journalists said, concluding its first port call following reports of deteriorating living conditions on board after nine months at sea.4h agoUS aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln departs Thailand after port callThousands of United States sailors aboard an aircraft carrier departed from Thailand on Sunday (Sep 6), AFP journalists said, concluding its first port call following reports of deteriorating living conditions on board after nine months at sea.4h agoIndia, Sri Lanka to deepen maritime security and defence cooperation during Indian Defence Minister’s visitIndia’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from September 8 to 10, with maritime security and defence cooperation expected to feature prominently in discussions with Sri Lankan leadership.5h agoIndia, Sri Lanka to deepen maritime security and defence cooperation during Indian Defence Minister’s visitIndia’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from September 8 to 10, with maritime security and defence cooperation expected to feature prominently in discussions with Sri Lankan leadership.5h agoAmber heat advisory issued for several areasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an amber warm weather advisory for several parts of the country, warning that the heat index could reach the Caution’ level during the daytime tomorrow (07).5h agoAmber heat advisory issued for several areasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an amber warm weather advisory for several parts of the country, warning that the heat index could reach the Caution’ level during the daytime tomorrow (07).5h agoCBSL absorbs US$579 million from forex market in AugustThe Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) absorbed US$579 million from the domestic foreign exchange market in August 2026, based on value-date transactions, as the country continued to strengthen its foreign exchange position.5h agoCBSL absorbs US$579 million from forex market in AugustThe Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) absorbed US$579 million from the domestic foreign exchange market in August 2026, based on value-date transactions, as the country continued to strengthen its foreign exchange position.5h agoOne rescued, several feared trapped after building collapse in India’s DelhiRescuers are racing against time to find survivors under the rubble after a six-storey building collapsed in southwest Delhi's Satya Niketan this afternoon. Several are feared to be trapped, a government representative told reporters.6h agoOne rescued, several feared trapped after building collapse in India’s DelhiRescuers are racing against time to find survivors under the rubble after a six-storey building collapsed in southwest Delhi's Satya Niketan this afternoon. Several are feared to be trapped, a government representative told reporters.6h agoGovernment moves to revamp local government lawsAmendments to three key laws governing local authorities—the Municipal Councils Ordinance, the Urban Councils Ordinance and the Pradeshiya Sabhas Act—are now in their final stage, according to Deputy Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government Ruwan Senarath.6h agoGovernment moves to revamp local government lawsAmendments to three key laws governing local authorities—the Municipal Councils Ordinance, the Urban Councils Ordinance and the Pradeshiya Sabhas Act—are now in their final stage, according to Deputy Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government Ruwan Senarath.6h agoSajith warns 22nd Amendment could threaten judicial independenceLeader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has warned that the proposed 22nd Amendment could pose a threat to the independence of the judiciary.6h agoSajith warns 22nd Amendment could threaten judicial independenceLeader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has warned that the proposed 22nd Amendment could pose a threat to the independence of the judiciary.6h ago
