Trump says deal reached to disarm Hamas, Israeli support for plan remains uncertainU.S. President Donald Trump said talks in Cairo between mediators and Hamas leaders on Thursday have led to a phased disarmament agreement in Gaza, but a Hamas official described the deal as a draft and U.S. officials said Israel was skeptical the2m agoFrench National Bar Council urges Sri Lanka to reconsider proposed amendment on judges’ retirement ageThe Conseil national des barreaux (CNB), the French National Bar Council, has expressed support for the concerns raised by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) over the proposed constitutional amendment to increase the retirement age of judges in Sri Lanka.12m agoUPDATEFormer Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando also sentenced to death The Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar today (31) also sentenced former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando to death after finding him guilty of criminal negligence and other charges over his failure to prevent the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks despite receiving prior intelligence information.40m agoUPDATEFormer Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando also sentenced to death The Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar today (31) also sentenced former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando to death after finding him guilty of criminal negligence and other charges over his failure to prevent the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks despite receiving prior intelligence information.40m agoPolice move to confiscate illegal assets worth Rs. 3,811 millionPolice Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler has stated that Sri Lanka Police have taken steps to confiscate illegal assets worth Rs. 3.811 million during the period from the year 2024 to date in 2026.1h agoPolice move to confiscate illegal assets worth Rs. 3,811 millionPolice Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler has stated that Sri Lanka Police have taken steps to confiscate illegal assets worth Rs. 3.811 million during the period from the year 2024 to date in 2026.1h agoWarm weather advisory issued for several districtsA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Eastern Province and Kilinochchi, Mullaittivu, Vavuniya, Polonnaruwa, and Monaragala districts. 1h agoWarm weather advisory issued for several districtsA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Eastern Province and Kilinochchi, Mullaittivu, Vavuniya, Polonnaruwa, and Monaragala districts. 1h agoUPDATEFormer IGP Pujith Jayasundara sentenced to deathThe Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar today (31) sentenced former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara to death. 2h agoUPDATEFormer IGP Pujith Jayasundara sentenced to deathThe Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar today (31) sentenced former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara to death. 2h agoFuel prices to remain unchanged in August: CPCThe Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that fuel prices will remain unchanged for the month of August 2026.3h agoFuel prices to remain unchanged in August: CPCThe Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that fuel prices will remain unchanged for the month of August 2026.3h agoNEWS ALERTColombo’s inflation rises to 7.3% in JulyThe overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has increased to 7.3% in July 2026, up from 6.8% recorded in June 2026.5h agoNEWS ALERTColombo’s inflation rises to 7.3% in JulyThe overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has increased to 7.3% in July 2026, up from 6.8% recorded in June 2026.5h agoAbout 49,000 migrants enter Spanish enclave of Ceuta, officials sayAbout 49,000 migrants have crossed into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco in the last 24 hours via land and sea, officials estimate.5h agoAbout 49,000 migrants enter Spanish enclave of Ceuta, officials sayAbout 49,000 migrants have crossed into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco in the last 24 hours via land and sea, officials estimate.5h agoTrain canteen operator fined Rs. 500,000 for overpricing bottled waterAn establishment operating a mobile canteen unit on a train running from Kankesanthurai to Colombo has been fined Rs. 500,000 for selling bottled drinking water at a price above the prescribed maximum retail price.5h agoTrain canteen operator fined Rs. 500,000 for overpricing bottled waterAn establishment operating a mobile canteen unit on a train running from Kankesanthurai to Colombo has been fined Rs. 500,000 for selling bottled drinking water at a price above the prescribed maximum retail price.5h agoNEWS ALERTLt. Gen. Nilantha Premaratne appointed new Army CommanderLieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne has been appointed as the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. 6h agoNEWS ALERTLt. Gen. Nilantha Premaratne appointed new Army CommanderLieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne has been appointed as the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. 6h agoSC orders employee to pay Rs. 50 mln over disclosure of trade secrets to another companyThe Supreme Court has ordered an employee to pay Rs. 50 million in compensation to a company operating in the Katunayake Export Processing Zone for allegedly disclosing its “manufacturing secrets” and “trade secrets” to another company for financial gain.6h agoSC orders employee to pay Rs. 50 mln over disclosure of trade secrets to another companyThe Supreme Court has ordered an employee to pay Rs. 50 million in compensation to a company operating in the Katunayake Export Processing Zone for allegedly disclosing its “manufacturing secrets” and “trade secrets” to another company for financial gain.6h agoVerdict in case against Hemasiri, Pujith over Easter bombings to be delivered todayThe Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar is scheduled to deliver its verdicts today (31) in the cases filed by the Attorney General against former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith 7h agoVerdict in case against Hemasiri, Pujith over Easter bombings to be delivered todayThe Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar is scheduled to deliver its verdicts today (31) in the cases filed by the Attorney General against former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith 7h agoAdvisory issued for strong windsThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds affecting the Northern, North Central, North Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces, as well as the Monaragala, Hambantota and Trincomalee districts. 9h agoAdvisory issued for strong windsThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds affecting the Northern, North Central, North Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces, as well as the Monaragala, Hambantota and Trincomalee districts. 9h agoNepal PM appeals for calm as communal violence kills three in border districtsNepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Thursday appealed for calm and harmony after three people died in communal violence in border districts, as authorities expanded curfew restrictions to more areas.9h agoNepal PM appeals for calm as communal violence kills three in border districtsNepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Thursday appealed for calm and harmony after three people died in communal violence in border districts, as authorities expanded curfew restrictions to more areas.9h agoDengue death toll rises to 62 as cases exceed 84,000 in Sri Lanka The National Dengue Control Unit has reported that the dengue-related death toll in the country has risen to 62 so far this year. 9h agoDengue death toll rises to 62 as cases exceed 84,000 in Sri Lanka The National Dengue Control Unit has reported that the dengue-related death toll in the country has risen to 62 so far this year. 9h agoA nation can only progress with a skilled and visionary youth generation – PM HariniPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a nation and society can only progress with a generation of young people equipped with skills and vision, and that it is essential to build the confidence of young people 9h agoA nation can only progress with a skilled and visionary youth generation – PM HariniPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a nation and society can only progress with a generation of young people equipped with skills and vision, and that it is essential to build the confidence of young people 9h agoThree, including two former policemen, sentenced to RI over cash robbery caseThe Colombo High Court has sentenced two former police officers and a civilian to rigorous imprisonment over a cash robbery following an altercation.10h agoThree, including two former policemen, sentenced to RI over cash robbery caseThe Colombo High Court has sentenced two former police officers and a civilian to rigorous imprisonment over a cash robbery following an altercation.10h agoCoal mine blast in Pakistan kills at least 32 miners, traps 10 othersAn explosion inside a coal mine in southwest Pakistan killed at least 32 miners Thursday and trapped 10 others underground in what officials believed to be life-threatening conditions as rescuers raced to reach them.11h agoCoal mine blast in Pakistan kills at least 32 miners, traps 10 othersAn explosion inside a coal mine in southwest Pakistan killed at least 32 miners Thursday and trapped 10 others underground in what officials believed to be life-threatening conditions as rescuers raced to reach them.11h agoADB extends $200M to help Sri Lanka tackle economic pressures from Middle East conflictThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) is set to deploy $450 million to protect poor households and strengthen the economies of Cambodia and Sri Lanka as the conflict in the Middle East drives up costs and deepens uncertainty across Asia and the Pacific.11h agoADB extends $200M to help Sri Lanka tackle economic pressures from Middle East conflictThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) is set to deploy $450 million to protect poor households and strengthen the economies of Cambodia and Sri Lanka as the conflict in the Middle East drives up costs and deepens uncertainty across Asia and the Pacific.11h ago
