NEWS ALERTParliament passes bill to abolish Chief of Defence Staff positionThe Chief of Defence Staff (Repeal) Bill was passed in Parliament today (09). 12m agoSri Lanka urges UN rights chief to conclude country-specific mandates citing progress Addressing the 63rd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, during the General Debate under the Agenda Item 2, Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Sumith Dassanayake, has stressed that no Council mandate should be regarded as indefinite.22m agoAround 900–1,000 childhood cancer cases detected annually in Sri Lanka: NCCPConsultant Community Physician of National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) Dr. Suraj Perera has stated that around 900 to 1,000 children and adolescents below the age of 19 are diagnosed with cancer annually in Sri Lanka.50m agoAround 900–1,000 childhood cancer cases detected annually in Sri Lanka: NCCPConsultant Community Physician of National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) Dr. Suraj Perera has stated that around 900 to 1,000 children and adolescents below the age of 19 are diagnosed with cancer annually in Sri Lanka.50m agoLate Asset Declarations: CIABOC calls for written reasons by September 30The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has announced that administrative penalties will be imposed, as applicable, on persons who submitted their Annual or Post-Retirement Declaration of Assets and Liabilities after the 1h agoLate Asset Declarations: CIABOC calls for written reasons by September 30The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has announced that administrative penalties will be imposed, as applicable, on persons who submitted their Annual or Post-Retirement Declaration of Assets and Liabilities after the 1h agoAppeals Court issues interim order halting demolition of restaurant in WellawatteThe Court of Appeal has issued an interim order preventing the enforcement of a notice issued by the Director General of Coast Conservation, which directed the demolition and removal of a restaurant located in the Wellawatte beach area. 1h agoAppeals Court issues interim order halting demolition of restaurant in WellawatteThe Court of Appeal has issued an interim order preventing the enforcement of a notice issued by the Director General of Coast Conservation, which directed the demolition and removal of a restaurant located in the Wellawatte beach area. 1h agoTwo women arrested at BIA with ‘Kush’ worth over Rs. 53 million Two Sri Lankan women have been arrested by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for allegedly attempting to smuggle a consignment of ‘Kush’ cannabis with an estimated street value of Rs. 53.72 million.2h agoTwo women arrested at BIA with ‘Kush’ worth over Rs. 53 million Two Sri Lankan women have been arrested by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for allegedly attempting to smuggle a consignment of ‘Kush’ cannabis with an estimated street value of Rs. 53.72 million.2h agoKey informant targeted after Rs. 5 bln 'Ice' seizure, fake police jeep recoveredA fake police jeep allegedly used by organized criminals in an attempt to murder an undercover police informant was taken into custody (08) by the Walana Central Anti Vice Striking Force.3h agoKey informant targeted after Rs. 5 bln 'Ice' seizure, fake police jeep recoveredA fake police jeep allegedly used by organized criminals in an attempt to murder an undercover police informant was taken into custody (08) by the Walana Central Anti Vice Striking Force.3h agoNEWS ALERTVipul Misra appointed as new SriLankan Airlines CEOVipul Misra has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, effective today (09). 3h agoNEWS ALERTVipul Misra appointed as new SriLankan Airlines CEOVipul Misra has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, effective today (09). 3h agoBrent crude rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict escalatesBenchmark Brent crude oil futures rose past $100 a barrel on Wednesday, breaching the symbolic barrier for the first time since July 24 as intensifying conflict in the Middle East fuelled growing concern about oil flows from the region.4h agoBrent crude rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict escalatesBenchmark Brent crude oil futures rose past $100 a barrel on Wednesday, breaching the symbolic barrier for the first time since July 24 as intensifying conflict in the Middle East fuelled growing concern about oil flows from the region.4h agoHelicopter carrying 5, including medical staff, crashes in MalaysiaA "flying doctor service" helicopter carrying five people, including medical staff, crashed in Malaysia on Tuesday near an airport on Borneo island, authorities said.4h agoHelicopter carrying 5, including medical staff, crashes in MalaysiaA "flying doctor service" helicopter carrying five people, including medical staff, crashed in Malaysia on Tuesday near an airport on Borneo island, authorities said.4h agoIndian Defence Minister meets Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa Visiting Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa, in Colombo, during his official visit to the island.4h agoIndian Defence Minister meets Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa Visiting Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa, in Colombo, during his official visit to the island.4h agoUPDATE‘Konda Ranji’ taken to Western Province North Crime DivisionRanjith Kumara, alias “Konda Ranji,” an alleged underworld gang member who was arrested in Dubai and deported to Sri Lanka, has been taken from the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).4h agoUPDATE‘Konda Ranji’ taken to Western Province North Crime DivisionRanjith Kumara, alias “Konda Ranji,” an alleged underworld gang member who was arrested in Dubai and deported to Sri Lanka, has been taken from the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).4h agoNEWS ALERTSri Lanka, India sign three defence MoUs to strengthen cooperationSri Lanka and India have signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering air-defence capability, military education and youth cooperation, further strengthening defence and strategic ties between the two countries.5h agoNEWS ALERTSri Lanka, India sign three defence MoUs to strengthen cooperationSri Lanka and India have signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering air-defence capability, military education and youth cooperation, further strengthening defence and strategic ties between the two countries.5h agoIndia, Sri Lanka reaffirm commitment to closer strategic cooperationVisiting Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a “warm and extremely productive” meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo this morning (09), reaffirming the close ties between the two neighbouring countries.5h agoIndia, Sri Lanka reaffirm commitment to closer strategic cooperationVisiting Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a “warm and extremely productive” meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo this morning (09), reaffirming the close ties between the two neighbouring countries.5h 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 Hambantota to Pottuvil.5h 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 Hambantota to Pottuvil.5h agoTrump tells Putin he wants swift end to war in Ukraine, Kremlin saysDonald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone on Tuesday that he wanted a swift end to the war in Ukraine, which would allow U.S.-Russia ties to be fully restored, the Kremlin said, adding that Putin had supported the U.S. president's view.6h agoTrump tells Putin he wants swift end to war in Ukraine, Kremlin saysDonald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone on Tuesday that he wanted a swift end to the war in Ukraine, which would allow U.S.-Russia ties to be fully restored, the Kremlin said, adding that Putin had supported the U.S. president's view.6h agoNEWS ALERTIndian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets President DissanayakeVisiting Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (09), during his three-day official visit to Sri Lanka.6h agoNEWS ALERTIndian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets President DissanayakeVisiting Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (09), during his three-day official visit to Sri Lanka.6h agoWHO commends Sri Lanka for 10 years of sustained malaria-free, tetanus elimination statusThe World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for South-East Asia has congratulated Sri Lanka for sustaining the elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus for 10 years and maintaining its malaria-free status for a decade.7h agoWHO commends Sri Lanka for 10 years of sustained malaria-free, tetanus elimination statusThe World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for South-East Asia has congratulated Sri Lanka for sustaining the elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus for 10 years and maintaining its malaria-free status for a decade.7h agoGovernment targets 800,000 hectares of paddy cultivation for Maha SeasonThe government is targeting 800,000 hectares of paddy cultivation during the upcoming 2026/27 Maha season, with authorities proposing a staggered cultivation schedule across major agricultural zones to ensure the efficient management of available water resources.7h agoGovernment targets 800,000 hectares of paddy cultivation for Maha SeasonThe government is targeting 800,000 hectares of paddy cultivation during the upcoming 2026/27 Maha season, with authorities proposing a staggered cultivation schedule across major agricultural zones to ensure the efficient management of available water resources.7h agoDays after devastating floods, 5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes NepalDays after devastating floods and landslides battered parts of Nepal, a 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck the country’s northwestern Mustang district on Tuesday night, with tremors felt in neighbouring districts. 8h agoDays after devastating floods, 5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes NepalDays after devastating floods and landslides battered parts of Nepal, a 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck the country’s northwestern Mustang district on Tuesday night, with tremors felt in neighbouring districts. 8h ago