Govt allocates Rs. 3 bln for immediate compensation to farmers affected by droughtDue to the dry weather conditions prevailing in several major districts across the island, the Government has allocated Rs. 3,000 million to provide immediate insurance compensation to farmers whose crops have been damaged. 28m agoHaiti gang raid leaves 47 dead, as residents demand stronger protectionsAt least 47 people were killed and 22 more injured in an overnight gang raid on a neighborhood overlooking Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince, the U.N. said on Monday, prompting anger over the lack of protection from repeated deadly attacks.1h agoUPDATEUnderworld figure ‘Bus Lalith’ taken to CCIBOrganized crime figure and drug trafficker Lalith Kannangara, also known as ‘Bus Lalith’, who was arrested in Dubai and brought back to Sri Lanka today (25), has been taken to the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB).1h agoUPDATEUnderworld figure ‘Bus Lalith’ taken to CCIBOrganized crime figure and drug trafficker Lalith Kannangara, also known as ‘Bus Lalith’, who was arrested in Dubai and brought back to Sri Lanka today (25), has been taken to the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB).1h ago‘Proposed 22nd Constitutional Amendment should not be enacted’ – Ex-BASL PresidentFormer President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), President’s Counsel Saliya Peiris, says the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution is an amendment that should not be enacted. 1h ago‘Proposed 22nd Constitutional Amendment should not be enacted’ – Ex-BASL PresidentFormer President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), President’s Counsel Saliya Peiris, says the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution is an amendment that should not be enacted. 1h agoIndia's defence minister Rajnath Singh to visit Sri Lanka on Sept. 9Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka on September 9 and 10 for talks focused on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, with maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region expected to figure prominently during his visit. 1h agoIndia's defence minister Rajnath Singh to visit Sri Lanka on Sept. 9Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka on September 9 and 10 for talks focused on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, with maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region expected to figure prominently during his visit. 1h agoThird Randoli Perahera to take to the streets of Kandy todayThe third Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera is scheduled to parade through the streets today (25), with the Sri Lanka Police implementing a special security and traffic management plan for the event. 2h agoThird Randoli Perahera to take to the streets of Kandy todayThe third Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera is scheduled to parade through the streets today (25), with the Sri Lanka Police implementing a special security and traffic management plan for the event. 2h agoNEWS ALERTTemporarily suspended water supply in Colombo & Gampaha to be restored within few hoursThe risk to water quality in the Kelani River around the right bank and Ambatale intakes of the water treatment plants has been resolved with the assistance of the Tri-Forces, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said. 2h agoNEWS ALERTTemporarily suspended water supply in Colombo & Gampaha to be restored within few hoursThe risk to water quality in the Kelani River around the right bank and Ambatale intakes of the water treatment plants has been resolved with the assistance of the Tri-Forces, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said. 2h agoTrump admin unveils anti-Iran global sanctions plan, signals China not exemptThe Trump administration on Monday announced a plan to isolate Iran’s economy by threatening to impose secondary sanctions on the “enablers” keeping the Islamic Republic afloat. 2h agoTrump admin unveils anti-Iran global sanctions plan, signals China not exemptThe Trump administration on Monday announced a plan to isolate Iran’s economy by threatening to impose secondary sanctions on the “enablers” keeping the Islamic Republic afloat. 2h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTUnderworld figure ‘Bus Lalith’ brought back to Sri Lanka from DubaiUnderworld figure Lalith Kannangara, also known as 'Bus Lalith', who was arrested in Dubai has been brought to Sri Lanka this morning (25), Sri Lanka Police said.3h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTUnderworld figure ‘Bus Lalith’ brought back to Sri Lanka from DubaiUnderworld figure Lalith Kannangara, also known as 'Bus Lalith', who was arrested in Dubai has been brought to Sri Lanka this morning (25), Sri Lanka Police said.3h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in some parts of the islandShowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, today (25), the Department of Meteorology said. 3h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in some parts of the islandShowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, today (25), the Department of Meteorology said. 3h agoNEWS ALERTWater supply suspended in several areas in Colombo and GampahaThe water supply to several areas in the Colombo and Gampaha districts has been temporarily suspended due to an urgent situation affecting water quality near the Kelani River water intake point. 3h agoNEWS ALERTWater supply suspended in several areas in Colombo and GampahaThe water supply to several areas in the Colombo and Gampaha districts has been temporarily suspended due to an urgent situation affecting water quality near the Kelani River water intake point. 3h agoChina's Xi likely to visit India with big delegation for first time in seven yearsChinese President Xi Jinping is likely to attend next month's BRICS summit in New Delhi with a large delegation, three sources said, in what would be his first visit in seven years and a fresh sign of a thaw between the rivals.10h agoChina's Xi likely to visit India with big delegation for first time in seven yearsChinese President Xi Jinping is likely to attend next month's BRICS summit in New Delhi with a large delegation, three sources said, in what would be his first visit in seven years and a fresh sign of a thaw between the rivals.10h agoSea temperatures around Sri Lanka rise by 1°C amid El Niño conditionsSea temperatures around Sri Lanka have risen by 1°C, raising concerns over worsening weather conditions as the effects of the El Niño phenomenon continue to impact the country, according to the Department of Meteorology.11h agoSea temperatures around Sri Lanka rise by 1°C amid El Niño conditionsSea temperatures around Sri Lanka have risen by 1°C, raising concerns over worsening weather conditions as the effects of the El Niño phenomenon continue to impact the country, according to the Department of Meteorology.11h agoNEWS ALERTAdmiral (Retd.) Kanchana Banagoda appointed AASL ChairmanAdmiral (Retired) Kanchana Banagoda has been appointed Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL).12h agoNEWS ALERTAdmiral (Retd.) Kanchana Banagoda appointed AASL ChairmanAdmiral (Retired) Kanchana Banagoda has been appointed Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL).12h agoOver 80% of Rs. 95 billion MSME loan fund already disbursedMore than 80% of the Rs. 95 billion allocated by the government in 2026 to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) has already been utilized, according to the Department of Development Finance.12h agoOver 80% of Rs. 95 billion MSME loan fund already disbursedMore than 80% of the Rs. 95 billion allocated by the government in 2026 to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) has already been utilized, according to the Department of Development Finance.12h agoMoody’s maintains Sri Lanka’s Caa1 rating, warns of debt pressuresMoody’s Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka’s Caa1 foreign currency long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings, while maintaining a stable outlook.13h agoMoody’s maintains Sri Lanka’s Caa1 rating, warns of debt pressuresMoody’s Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka’s Caa1 foreign currency long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings, while maintaining a stable outlook.13h agoTrump administration moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visasPresident Donald Trump's administration on Monday released a proposed regulation to codify an unprecedented more than $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers that Trump first imposed last year but has been blocked by the courts.13h agoTrump administration moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visasPresident Donald Trump's administration on Monday released a proposed regulation to codify an unprecedented more than $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers that Trump first imposed last year but has been blocked by the courts.13h agoSecond Randoli Perahera parades the streets of Kandy The second Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera commenced parading the streets this evening (24), drawing large crowds of spectators to the streets of Kandy.13h agoSecond Randoli Perahera parades the streets of Kandy The second Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera commenced parading the streets this evening (24), drawing large crowds of spectators to the streets of Kandy.13h agoNEWS ALERT2019 Easter Sunday Attacks Case verdict to be delivered on September 22The Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar has fixed September 22 to pronounce the verdict in the case against 25 accused persons charged with conspiring to carry out the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks and aiding and abetting the attacks.14h agoNEWS ALERT2019 Easter Sunday Attacks Case verdict to be delivered on September 22The Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar has fixed September 22 to pronounce the verdict in the case against 25 accused persons charged with conspiring to carry out the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks and aiding and abetting the attacks.14h agoCOPE raises concerns over Peradeniya University’s financial managementThe Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has raised concerns over the financial administration, wastewater management, research allowance payments and institutional governance of the University of Peradeniya.14h agoCOPE raises concerns over Peradeniya University’s financial managementThe Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has raised concerns over the financial administration, wastewater management, research allowance payments and institutional governance of the University of Peradeniya.14h ago