Floods, landslides kill 15 in India, four in Nepal as rivers riseHeavy rain and storms have triggered floods and landslides across parts of India and neighbouring Nepal, killing at least 19 people and leaving 10 workers missing as rivers rose above danger levels, authorities said.9m agoAmber warm advisory issued for several areasAn Amber-level warm weather advisory has been issued for several parts of the country, with the heat index expected to reach the ‘Caution’ level in some areas tomorrow (28), the Department of Meteorology said.21m agoSeveral men arrested in major incident at UK air base used by USBritish police said on Sunday they had arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offences and Army bomb disposal experts were examining a number of vehicles in a "major incident" near an air base used by the US in southwest England.44m agoSeveral men arrested in major incident at UK air base used by USBritish police said on Sunday they had arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offences and Army bomb disposal experts were examining a number of vehicles in a "major incident" near an air base used by the US in southwest England.44m agoNine arrested in Jaffna with sharp weapons, Rs. 900,000 cashJaffna Police have arrested nine people, including a woman, after they were allegedly found travelling in a suspicious manner while carrying sharp weapons and Rs. 900,000 in cash.58m agoNine arrested in Jaffna with sharp weapons, Rs. 900,000 cashJaffna Police have arrested nine people, including a woman, after they were allegedly found travelling in a suspicious manner while carrying sharp weapons and Rs. 900,000 in cash.58m agoGovHR digital system launched to modernise public sector HR managementThe government has officially launched the GovHR system, a digital platform aimed at modernising and streamlining human resource management across the public service.1h agoGovHR digital system launched to modernise public sector HR managementThe government has officially launched the GovHR system, a digital platform aimed at modernising and streamlining human resource management across the public service.1h ago“Ending IMF programme after 2027 could trigger economic setback”Abandoning Sri Lanka’s International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme after 2027 could push the country back into an economic crisis, the ‘Dinana Dakuna’ collective has warned.1h ago“Ending IMF programme after 2027 could trigger economic setback”Abandoning Sri Lanka’s International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme after 2027 could push the country back into an economic crisis, the ‘Dinana Dakuna’ collective has warned.1h agoWinds up to 50 kmph expected in southern and eastern seasWind speeds of up to 50 kmph are expected in several sea areas around Sri Lanka, with the Department of Meteorology warning of temporarily strong gusty winds and rough seas during the next 24 hours.2h agoWinds up to 50 kmph expected in southern and eastern seasWind speeds of up to 50 kmph are expected in several sea areas around Sri Lanka, with the Department of Meteorology warning of temporarily strong gusty winds and rough seas during the next 24 hours.2h ago15 Northern Province divisional secretariats recognised for service excellenceA total of 15 Divisional Secretariats in the Northern Province have been recognised for their outstanding performance in handling applications under the President’s Fund following the decentralisation of its services to the Divisional Secretariat level.2h ago15 Northern Province divisional secretariats recognised for service excellenceA total of 15 Divisional Secretariats in the Northern Province have been recognised for their outstanding performance in handling applications under the President’s Fund following the decentralisation of its services to the Divisional Secretariat level.2h agoCAA steps up SLS checks on feeding and reusable plastic bottlesThe Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has seized more than 1,400 plastic bottles and baby feeding bottles that failed to comply with required legal standards during a special island-wide inspection programme.2h agoCAA steps up SLS checks on feeding and reusable plastic bottlesThe Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has seized more than 1,400 plastic bottles and baby feeding bottles that failed to comply with required legal standards during a special island-wide inspection programme.2h agoTwo mass shootings in South Africa leave at least 27 deadTwo mass shootings in South Africa have left at least 27 people dead, police said on Sunday. 2h agoTwo mass shootings in South Africa leave at least 27 deadTwo mass shootings in South Africa have left at least 27 people dead, police said on Sunday. 2h agoSajith calls for urgent plan to tackle climate disastersIt is a timely necessity to formulate a plan capable of effectively responding to even the most severe weather and climate-related disasters that could affect the country, according to leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa.2h agoSajith calls for urgent plan to tackle climate disastersIt is a timely necessity to formulate a plan capable of effectively responding to even the most severe weather and climate-related disasters that could affect the country, according to leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa.2h agoNarcotics haul seized in Jaffna valued at over Rs. 1bn – Dy MinisterThe total value of the consignment of narcotics seized by the Sri Lanka Navy during a special operation conducted in Kusumanthurai Beach area in Madagal, Jaffna, earlier today (27) is estimated at Rs. 1.5 billion, Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara said. 3h agoNarcotics haul seized in Jaffna valued at over Rs. 1bn – Dy MinisterThe total value of the consignment of narcotics seized by the Sri Lanka Navy during a special operation conducted in Kusumanthurai Beach area in Madagal, Jaffna, earlier today (27) is estimated at Rs. 1.5 billion, Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara said. 3h agoSri Lanka ranked among top 10 global risers in tourismSri Lanka has been ranked among the top 10 countries in the world for the fastest improvement in the Travel and Tourism Development Index between 2024 and 2026, according to the 2026 Travel and Tourism Development Index released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).4h agoSri Lanka ranked among top 10 global risers in tourismSri Lanka has been ranked among the top 10 countries in the world for the fastest improvement in the Travel and Tourism Development Index between 2024 and 2026, according to the 2026 Travel and Tourism Development Index released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).4h ago18-year-old arrested with nearly 3kg of heroin in TangalleAn 18-year-old youth has been arrested with nearly 3 kilograms of heroin during a raid conducted at a house in the Yayawatta area of Palapotha, Tangalle. 4h ago18-year-old arrested with nearly 3kg of heroin in TangalleAn 18-year-old youth has been arrested with nearly 3 kilograms of heroin during a raid conducted at a house in the Yayawatta area of Palapotha, Tangalle. 4h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTTwo including woman killed, another woman critical after Baddegama shootingIt is reported that one of the two women who sustained critical injuries in the shooting incident has also succumbed to her injuries. 5h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTTwo including woman killed, another woman critical after Baddegama shootingIt is reported that one of the two women who sustained critical injuries in the shooting incident has also succumbed to her injuries. 5h agoPolice remove Thileepan memorial in Nallur following commemoration ceremonyA memorial established for former LTTE member Thileepan, in Nallur, Jaffna, has been removed from the site by the police. 6h agoPolice remove Thileepan memorial in Nallur following commemoration ceremonyA memorial established for former LTTE member Thileepan, in Nallur, Jaffna, has been removed from the site by the police. 6h agoUPDATEOver 81kg of ‘Ice’ & heroin seized from vessel intercepted in Kusumanthurai BeachUpdate- It has been revealed that over 81 kilograms of narcotics have been seized from the vessel intercepted in the Kusumanthurai Beach area in Madagal, Jaffna. 7h agoUPDATEOver 81kg of ‘Ice’ & heroin seized from vessel intercepted in Kusumanthurai BeachUpdate- It has been revealed that over 81 kilograms of narcotics have been seized from the vessel intercepted in the Kusumanthurai Beach area in Madagal, Jaffna. 7h agoAdverse weather affects over 3,400 people across 15 districtsThe Disaster Management Centre (DMC) says adverse weather conditions have affected 104 Divisional Secretariat (DS) divisions across 15 districts. 7h agoAdverse weather affects over 3,400 people across 15 districtsThe Disaster Management Centre (DMC) says adverse weather conditions have affected 104 Divisional Secretariat (DS) divisions across 15 districts. 7h agoCOPE decides to probe govt. losses linked to Avant-Garde involvement in maritime securityThe Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) says it will lodge complaints with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over the involvement of Avant-Garde in maritime security services...7h agoCOPE decides to probe govt. losses linked to Avant-Garde involvement in maritime securityThe Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) says it will lodge complaints with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over the involvement of Avant-Garde in maritime security services...7h agoTwo Chinese nationals arrested with stock of foreign cigarettes at BIATwo Chinese nationals have been arrested in possession of a consignment of foreign cigarettes smuggled into Sri Lanka. 7h agoTwo Chinese nationals arrested with stock of foreign cigarettes at BIATwo Chinese nationals have been arrested in possession of a consignment of foreign cigarettes smuggled into Sri Lanka. 7h ago
