48-hour railway strike to end at midnightThe 48-hour strike launched by Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association (SLRSMA) over several demands, including the removal of the General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways, is scheduled to end at midnight today (18).2h agoWHO flags growing health workforce gap as workers and patients ageThe World Health Organization warned on Friday (Sep 18) of a gap in the medical workforce around the world in the 2030s, with a quarter of doctors set to retire in the next decade.3h agoSarvajana Balaya formed to empower Sri Lanka’s youth, says Dilith JayaweeraSarvajana Balaya was formed with the aim of empowering the country’s youth, its leader Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera said.3h agoSarvajana Balaya formed to empower Sri Lanka’s youth, says Dilith JayaweeraSarvajana Balaya was formed with the aim of empowering the country’s youth, its leader Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera said.3h agoOpposition parties to rally against proposed 22nd Amendment on Sept. 24Representatives of all opposition parties are expected to gather near the Parliament Roundabout on September 24 to voice their opposition to the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, according to the Joint Opposition.4h agoOpposition parties to rally against proposed 22nd Amendment on Sept. 24Representatives of all opposition parties are expected to gather near the Parliament Roundabout on September 24 to voice their opposition to the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, according to the Joint Opposition.4h agoCourt to rule on Namal Rajapaksa’s bail application on September 29The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered that its decision on the bail application filed on behalf of Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody over an alleged Rs. 100 million bribery case, will be delivered on September 29.4h agoCourt to rule on Namal Rajapaksa’s bail application on September 29The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered that its decision on the bail application filed on behalf of Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody over an alleged Rs. 100 million bribery case, will be delivered on September 29.4h agoTourism earnings fall 10% despite strong visitor arrivalsTourism earnings declined by 10% year-on-year to USD 2.06 billion during the first eight months of 2026, compared with USD 2.29 billion recorded during the corresponding period of 2025, according to Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) data.5h agoTourism earnings fall 10% despite strong visitor arrivalsTourism earnings declined by 10% year-on-year to USD 2.06 billion during the first eight months of 2026, compared with USD 2.29 billion recorded during the corresponding period of 2025, according to Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) data.5h agoAppeals Court to rule on Suresh Sallay’s writ petition on November 27The Appeals Court will deliver its order on November 27 on whether to grant leave to proceed with a writ petition filed by former SIS Director Suresh Sallay, challenging his arrest and detention under the PTA in connection with investigations into the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks.5h agoAppeals Court to rule on Suresh Sallay’s writ petition on November 27The Appeals Court will deliver its order on November 27 on whether to grant leave to proceed with a writ petition filed by former SIS Director Suresh Sallay, challenging his arrest and detention under the PTA in connection with investigations into the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks.5h agoSri Lanka must move from technology consumer to global innovator: PM HariniSri Lanka must move beyond being a consumer of technologies developed overseas and work towards becoming an innovative nation capable of creating and providing technological solutions to the world, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said.5h agoSri Lanka must move from technology consumer to global innovator: PM HariniSri Lanka must move beyond being a consumer of technologies developed overseas and work towards becoming an innovative nation capable of creating and providing technological solutions to the world, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said.5h agoGovt. steps up efforts to assist Sri Lankan facing judicial proceedings in Saudi ArabiaThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism says it is closely monitoring the case of Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa, who is currently facing judicial proceedings in Saudi Arabia. 6h agoGovt. steps up efforts to assist Sri Lankan facing judicial proceedings in Saudi ArabiaThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism says it is closely monitoring the case of Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa, who is currently facing judicial proceedings in Saudi Arabia. 6h agoSuicide attack kills 16 near mosque in northwest Pakistan police compoundAt least 16 people were killed and 57 wounded after a suicide attacker rammed an explosives-laden car into a police facility in northwest Pakistan on Friday as officers and their families were praying in a mosque inside, officials said.6h agoSuicide attack kills 16 near mosque in northwest Pakistan police compoundAt least 16 people were killed and 57 wounded after a suicide attacker rammed an explosives-laden car into a police facility in northwest Pakistan on Friday as officers and their families were praying in a mosque inside, officials said.6h ago‘Diyajanani’ floating solar power plant in Dambulla connected to national gridThe 5 MW “Diyajanani” Floating Solar Power Plant, constructed on the Ibbankatuwa Tank in Dambulla under the Government’s national programme to generate electricity using sustainable energy, was connected to the National Grid this afternoon (18)...6h ago‘Diyajanani’ floating solar power plant in Dambulla connected to national gridThe 5 MW “Diyajanani” Floating Solar Power Plant, constructed on the Ibbankatuwa Tank in Dambulla under the Government’s national programme to generate electricity using sustainable energy, was connected to the National Grid this afternoon (18)...6h agoRainfall to increase in South-western parts of island during next few daysThe Department of Meteorology says that showery weather in the South-western parts of the island is likely to increase during the next few days starting from tomorrow (19).6h agoRainfall to increase in South-western parts of island during next few daysThe Department of Meteorology says that showery weather in the South-western parts of the island is likely to increase during the next few days starting from tomorrow (19).6h agoNEWS ALERTSeat belts mandatory for all vehicle passengers on expressways from midnight todayWearing seat belts will be compulsory for all passengers travelling in vehicles on expressways, effective from midnight today (18), Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake announced.7h agoNEWS ALERTSeat belts mandatory for all vehicle passengers on expressways from midnight todayWearing seat belts will be compulsory for all passengers travelling in vehicles on expressways, effective from midnight today (18), Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake announced.7h agoSelect Committee to examine local authorities’ coordination in Cyclone Ditwah responseThe Select Committee of Parliament appointed to conduct a comprehensive study on the lack of preparedness to face Cyclone Ditwah and report to Parliament,8h agoSelect Committee to examine local authorities’ coordination in Cyclone Ditwah responseThe Select Committee of Parliament appointed to conduct a comprehensive study on the lack of preparedness to face Cyclone Ditwah and report to Parliament,8h agoProtests erupt in Nigeria after 37 miners die in custody of paramilitary agencyResidents of a city in central Nigeria took to the streets to protest overnight after 37 detainees were found dead in the custody of a paramilitary force that had raided suspected illegal gold mines.8h agoProtests erupt in Nigeria after 37 miners die in custody of paramilitary agencyResidents of a city in central Nigeria took to the streets to protest overnight after 37 detainees were found dead in the custody of a paramilitary force that had raided suspected illegal gold mines.8h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Matara to Pottuvil.9h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Matara to Pottuvil.9h agoNEWS ALERTCourt directs IGP to probe Wimal’s controversial statement at SLPP rallyThe Colombo Magistrate’s Court has directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to conduct an investigation and submit a report to the court regarding a request made by the Bribery Commission to determine whether a statement made by former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, 10h agoNEWS ALERTCourt directs IGP to probe Wimal’s controversial statement at SLPP rallyThe Colombo Magistrate’s Court has directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to conduct an investigation and submit a report to the court regarding a request made by the Bribery Commission to determine whether a statement made by former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, 10h agoJapan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising pricesJapan's central bank has raised its main interest rate to a fresh 31-year high as it continues to move away from decades of ultra-low borrowing costs and as the country faces increasing economic pressures.10h agoJapan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising pricesJapan's central bank has raised its main interest rate to a fresh 31-year high as it continues to move away from decades of ultra-low borrowing costs and as the country faces increasing economic pressures.10h agoFM Vijitha Herath concludes official visit to ThailandMinister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath has concluded his official visit to Thailand from 14 to 16 September 2026, following an invitation from the Thai Minister of Labour Julapun Amornvivat. 11h agoFM Vijitha Herath concludes official visit to ThailandMinister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath has concluded his official visit to Thailand from 14 to 16 September 2026, following an invitation from the Thai Minister of Labour Julapun Amornvivat. 11h agoPolice confirm shooting at high school in southern PhilippinesPhilippine police confirmed a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines on Friday, with injuries reported. 11h agoPolice confirm shooting at high school in southern PhilippinesPhilippine police confirmed a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines on Friday, with injuries reported. 11h ago
