30-year development plan to boost BIA’s annual passenger capacity to 24.2 million by 2055 A special discussion on the progress of the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation during 2026 and its budget allocations for 2027 was held at the Presidential Secretariat under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.5m agoStrong earthquake rattles New Zealand's South IslandA magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near the town of Te Anau in New Zealand's South Island, shaking buildings and prompting authorities to briefly issue a tsunami warning.12m agoChina to donate school uniform fabric to Sri Lanka for 2027 The People's Republic of China will provide as a donation the school uniform fabric required for the year 2027 for all students and student monks studying in government schools, government-aided schools and government-approved Pirivens in Sri Lanka.37m agoChina to donate school uniform fabric to Sri Lanka for 2027 The People's Republic of China will provide as a donation the school uniform fabric required for the year 2027 for all students and student monks studying in government schools, government-aided schools and government-approved Pirivens in Sri Lanka.37m agoApplications called for 2026 national school teacher transfersThe Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has called for online applications for the 2026 annual and compulsory teacher transfers for teachers serving in national schools.1h agoApplications called for 2026 national school teacher transfersThe Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has called for online applications for the 2026 annual and compulsory teacher transfers for teachers serving in national schools.1h agoNew Navy Commander pays courtesy call on PM HariniThe newly appointed 27th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, has met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees today (16).2h agoNew Navy Commander pays courtesy call on PM HariniThe newly appointed 27th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, has met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees today (16).2h agoMP Archchuna clashes with Fisheries Minister during Kilinochchi DCC meetingA heated exchange occurred between Parliamentarian Ramanathan Archchuna and Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Ramalingam Chandrasekaran during the Kilinochchi District Coordination Committee meeting held today (16).2h agoMP Archchuna clashes with Fisheries Minister during Kilinochchi DCC meetingA heated exchange occurred between Parliamentarian Ramanathan Archchuna and Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Ramalingam Chandrasekaran during the Kilinochchi District Coordination Committee meeting held today (16).2h agoNEWS ALERTCardinal Ranjith files intervening petition seeking dismissal of Suresh Sallay's pleaThe Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, has filed an intervening petition before the Court of Appeal in connection with the petition filed by former head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay...3h agoNEWS ALERTCardinal Ranjith files intervening petition seeking dismissal of Suresh Sallay's pleaThe Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, has filed an intervening petition before the Court of Appeal in connection with the petition filed by former head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay...3h agoFire at orphanage in Algeria kills 11 and wounds 19A fire burning at an orphanage in a suburb of the Algerian capital has killed at least 11 people and injured 19, the country's civil defence said Thursday.3h agoFire at orphanage in Algeria kills 11 and wounds 19A fire burning at an orphanage in a suburb of the Algerian capital has killed at least 11 people and injured 19, the country's civil defence said Thursday.3h agoOral cancer causes about three deaths per day in Sri Lanka - health officialsApproximately three people die each day on average due to oral cancer in Sri Lanka, according to Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. Thanuja Dakshini Pathiraja. 3h agoOral cancer causes about three deaths per day in Sri Lanka - health officialsApproximately three people die each day on average due to oral cancer in Sri Lanka, according to Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. Thanuja Dakshini Pathiraja. 3h agoBody of suspected murder victim found in canal at HomagamaThe body of a man suspected to have been murdered has been discovered in a canal at Pitipana, Homagama, in the early hours of today (16), according to the Homagama Police. 4h agoBody of suspected murder victim found in canal at HomagamaThe body of a man suspected to have been murdered has been discovered in a canal at Pitipana, Homagama, in the early hours of today (16), according to the Homagama Police. 4h agoMore than 500 missing after two refugee boats vanish off Myanmar coast, UN agencies sayMore than 500 people fleeing violence in Myanmar are feared dead after two boats disappeared in rough conditions off the country’s coast, according to two UN migration bodies. 4h agoMore than 500 missing after two refugee boats vanish off Myanmar coast, UN agencies sayMore than 500 people fleeing violence in Myanmar are feared dead after two boats disappeared in rough conditions off the country’s coast, according to two UN migration bodies. 4h ago6 Tamil and Muslim parties deciding to unite a sign of split in opposition?Six Tamil and Muslim political parties that have long been aligned with the opposition coalition, Samagi Jana Sandhanaya (SJS), have decided to present their concerns to the government through a common platform... 4h ago6 Tamil and Muslim parties deciding to unite a sign of split in opposition?Six Tamil and Muslim political parties that have long been aligned with the opposition coalition, Samagi Jana Sandhanaya (SJS), have decided to present their concerns to the government through a common platform... 4h agoNEWS ALERTDecision on proceeding with petition seeking to postpone A/L exam on July 23The Court of Appeal today (16) announced that its decision on whether to grant leave to proceed with a petition filed seeking an order to postpone the upcoming 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination, would be delivered on July 23, 2026. 5h agoNEWS ALERTDecision on proceeding with petition seeking to postpone A/L exam on July 23The Court of Appeal today (16) announced that its decision on whether to grant leave to proceed with a petition filed seeking an order to postpone the upcoming 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination, would be delivered on July 23, 2026. 5h agoCase against Yoshitha Rajapaksa fixed for pre-trial conference in AugustThe Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Attorney General against former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's son, Yoshitha Rajapaksa, and his grandmother, Daisy Forrest, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, be called for pre-trial conference on August 31. 5h agoCase against Yoshitha Rajapaksa fixed for pre-trial conference in AugustThe Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Attorney General against former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's son, Yoshitha Rajapaksa, and his grandmother, Daisy Forrest, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, be called for pre-trial conference on August 31. 5h agoSri Lanka’s Dengue cases rise to 72,430 so far this yearSri Lanka’s Dengue cases rise to 72,430 so far this year6h agoSri Lanka’s Dengue cases rise to 72,430 so far this yearSri Lanka’s Dengue cases rise to 72,430 so far this year6h agoIran claims strikes on US military facilities in Jordan, Kuwait during ongoing operationsIran on Thursday claimed to have carried out drone and missile strikes on US military facilities in Jordan and Kuwait, saying the strikes were conducted in retaliation for recent US strikes on Iranian territory, according to Iran's state broadcaster IRIB. 7h agoIran claims strikes on US military facilities in Jordan, Kuwait during ongoing operationsIran on Thursday claimed to have carried out drone and missile strikes on US military facilities in Jordan and Kuwait, saying the strikes were conducted in retaliation for recent US strikes on Iranian territory, according to Iran's state broadcaster IRIB. 7h agoHigh dengue risk expected until mid-August amid prevailing weather conditions - MinisterHealth Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has warned that a heightened risk of dengue transmission may continue until mid-August due to the prevailing weather conditions in the country. 7h agoHigh dengue risk expected until mid-August amid prevailing weather conditions - MinisterHealth Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has warned that a heightened risk of dengue transmission may continue until mid-August due to the prevailing weather conditions in the country. 7h agoFR petition over govt’s response to Cyclone Ditwah fixed for considerationThe Supreme Court has fixed a date to consider a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed seeking a declaration that the government's failure to implement adequate pre-disaster measures to minimize the impact of Cyclone Ditwah...7h agoFR petition over govt’s response to Cyclone Ditwah fixed for considerationThe Supreme Court has fixed a date to consider a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed seeking a declaration that the government's failure to implement adequate pre-disaster measures to minimize the impact of Cyclone Ditwah...7h agoPM Harini returns to Sri Lanka after Qatar visit to offer condolences on former Emir’s passingPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya returned to Sri Lanka this morning (16) following her official visit to the State of Qatar. 7h agoPM Harini returns to Sri Lanka after Qatar visit to offer condolences on former Emir’s passingPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya returned to Sri Lanka this morning (16) following her official visit to the State of Qatar. 7h agoKatunayake police officer shooting suspect identified as former Civil Defence Force memberMore details have emerged regarding the suspect who allegedly scuffled and snatched a police officer’s service pistol, shot another policeman with it and then escaped on a motorcycle in Katunayake Police Division last evening (15). 8h agoKatunayake police officer shooting suspect identified as former Civil Defence Force memberMore details have emerged regarding the suspect who allegedly scuffled and snatched a police officer’s service pistol, shot another policeman with it and then escaped on a motorcycle in Katunayake Police Division last evening (15). 8h ago
