Woman wanted in murder of ‘Kajja’ brought back from DubaiA woman identified as Achini, also known as Anosha Lakmali, who was wanted in connection with the murder of ‘Kajja’, has been brought to Sri Lanka from Dubai this morning (27).2m agoRoshan Ranasinghe calls for Presidential pardon for Gnanasara TheroChairman of the Sarvajana Balaya, Roshan Ranasinghe has called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to grant a presidential pardon to Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who is currently serving a prison sentence.8m agoNEWS ALERTFlood-hit students in S'gamuwa Province to receive alternative dates for O/L aesthetic examsThe Department of Examinations has announced that students in the Sabaragamuwa Province who are unable to attend the GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) aesthetic practical examinations due to flooding will be given an alternative date.1h agoNEWS ALERTFlood-hit students in S'gamuwa Province to receive alternative dates for O/L aesthetic examsThe Department of Examinations has announced that students in the Sabaragamuwa Province who are unable to attend the GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) aesthetic practical examinations due to flooding will be given an alternative date.1h agoSri Lanka’s export earnings reach USD 13.6 bln in first nine months of 2026Sri Lanka’s total export earnings have increased to USD 13.612 billion during the first nine months of 2026, according to the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB).1h agoSri Lanka’s export earnings reach USD 13.6 bln in first nine months of 2026Sri Lanka’s total export earnings have increased to USD 13.612 billion during the first nine months of 2026, according to the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB).1h agoUPDATEMP Namal Rajapaksa produced before courtParliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has been brought to the Hulftsdorp Courts Complex (Aluthkade), a short while ago today (27) in connection with a court case.1h agoUPDATEMP Namal Rajapaksa produced before courtParliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has been brought to the Hulftsdorp Courts Complex (Aluthkade), a short while ago today (27) in connection with a court case.1h agoSaudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi missiles, drones attacking kingdomThe Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said on Tuesday it intercepted and destroyed ballistic missiles and drones launched by the Houthis towards two regions of Saudi Arabia, as the conflict between the kingdom and the Iran-aligned group intensifies.1h agoSaudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi missiles, drones attacking kingdomThe Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said on Tuesday it intercepted and destroyed ballistic missiles and drones launched by the Houthis towards two regions of Saudi Arabia, as the conflict between the kingdom and the Iran-aligned group intensifies.1h agoThree spill gates of Upper Kotmale Reservoir opened following heavy rainfallThree spill gates of the Upper Kotmale Reservoir have been opened since yesterday afternoon (26) following heavy rainfall in the reservoir’s catchment areas, reservoir engineers said.1h agoThree spill gates of Upper Kotmale Reservoir opened following heavy rainfallThree spill gates of the Upper Kotmale Reservoir have been opened since yesterday afternoon (26) following heavy rainfall in the reservoir’s catchment areas, reservoir engineers said.1h agoUnidentified woman’s body found on Kirinda BeachAn unidentified woman’s body has been found on Kirinda Beach, within the Kirinda Police area.2h agoUnidentified woman’s body found on Kirinda BeachAn unidentified woman’s body has been found on Kirinda Beach, within the Kirinda Police area.2h agoRed alert issued for strong winds and rough seas as Cyclone Arnab intensifiesThe Department of Meteorology has warned naval and fishing communities to refrain from venturing into specified sea areas as Cyclonic Storm ‘Arnab’ has intensified into a ‘Very Severe Cyclonic Storm’ over the west-central Bay of Bengal.2h agoRed alert issued for strong winds and rough seas as Cyclone Arnab intensifiesThe Department of Meteorology has warned naval and fishing communities to refrain from venturing into specified sea areas as Cyclonic Storm ‘Arnab’ has intensified into a ‘Very Severe Cyclonic Storm’ over the west-central Bay of Bengal.2h agoSuspect arrested with foreign-manufactured firearm in OrugodawattaA suspect who was in possession of a foreign-manufactured revolver-type firearm has been arrested by a team of officers attached to the Colombo District Crimes Division during a raid conducted in the Orugodawatta area within the Grandpass Police area.2h agoSuspect arrested with foreign-manufactured firearm in OrugodawattaA suspect who was in possession of a foreign-manufactured revolver-type firearm has been arrested by a team of officers attached to the Colombo District Crimes Division during a raid conducted in the Orugodawatta area within the Grandpass Police area.2h agoTrump says Brazil election looked 'rigged,' defeated Bolsonaro's party recognizes Lula winUS President Donald Trump said on Monday that leftist incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's surprise win in Brazil's presidential vote "looked like another rigged election," although the party of defeated right-winger Flavio Bolsonaro later acknowledged the result.3h agoTrump says Brazil election looked 'rigged,' defeated Bolsonaro's party recognizes Lula winUS President Donald Trump said on Monday that leftist incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's surprise win in Brazil's presidential vote "looked like another rigged election," although the party of defeated right-winger Flavio Bolsonaro later acknowledged the result.3h agoCountry’s financial system strength depends on effective institutions and regulations – PM HariniThe Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has participated in the inaugural meeting of Sri Lanka’s Third Mutual Evaluation on Anti-Money Laundering...3h agoCountry’s financial system strength depends on effective institutions and regulations – PM HariniThe Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has participated in the inaugural meeting of Sri Lanka’s Third Mutual Evaluation on Anti-Money Laundering...3h agoOver 10,000 people affected by adverse weather across 12 districts in Sri LankaMore than 10,000 individuals have been affected by the prevailing rainy weather conditions across the country. 3h agoOver 10,000 people affected by adverse weather across 12 districts in Sri LankaMore than 10,000 individuals have been affected by the prevailing rainy weather conditions across the country. 3h agoJordan says its air force struck 'militant hideouts' in Syria after church attackJordan said on Monday its air force struck what it described as militant hideouts in southern Syria after determining that the suspects behind last week's deadly church attack in the kingdom were linked to "terrorist groups" operating there.4h agoJordan says its air force struck 'militant hideouts' in Syria after church attackJordan said on Monday its air force struck what it described as militant hideouts in southern Syria after determining that the suspects behind last week's deadly church attack in the kingdom were linked to "terrorist groups" operating there.4h agoTrump approval rises from record low to 32% ahead of midterm election, Reuters Ipsos poll findsUS President Donald Trump's public approval rating inched higher to 32%, up a percentage point from last week's record low, ahead of the November 3 midterm elections that will decide which party controls Congress, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Monday.4h agoTrump approval rises from record low to 32% ahead of midterm election, Reuters Ipsos poll findsUS President Donald Trump's public approval rating inched higher to 32%, up a percentage point from last week's record low, ahead of the November 3 midterm elections that will decide which party controls Congress, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Monday.4h agoAll schools across Sri Lanka to remain closed today due to adverse weatherAll schools across Sri Lanka will remain closed today (27), as a precautionary measure due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions.4h agoAll schools across Sri Lanka to remain closed today due to adverse weatherAll schools across Sri Lanka will remain closed today (27), as a precautionary measure due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions.4h agoSri Lankan Ambassador visits Anojan Sivarasa at Dammam Central Prison following Saudi Court rulingAmbassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, O.L. Ameer Ajwad, has visited Anojan Sivarasa at Dammam Central Prison yesterday (26), following the decision of the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia...5h agoSri Lankan Ambassador visits Anojan Sivarasa at Dammam Central Prison following Saudi Court rulingAmbassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, O.L. Ameer Ajwad, has visited Anojan Sivarasa at Dammam Central Prison yesterday (26), following the decision of the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia...5h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island todayThe severe cyclonic storm “Arnab” over West central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a ‘Very Severe Cyclonic Storm’ and lay centered at 02.30 a.m. of today (27)...5h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island todayThe severe cyclonic storm “Arnab” over West central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a ‘Very Severe Cyclonic Storm’ and lay centered at 02.30 a.m. of today (27)...5h agoIrrigation Dept. warns of possible flooding in low-lying areas Gin GangaThe Department of Irrigation has warned of a risk of minor flooding in low-lying areas of the Gin Ganga Valley within the next 24 hours following significant heavy rainfall across the river basin’s catchment areas.12h agoIrrigation Dept. warns of possible flooding in low-lying areas Gin GangaThe Department of Irrigation has warned of a risk of minor flooding in low-lying areas of the Gin Ganga Valley within the next 24 hours following significant heavy rainfall across the river basin’s catchment areas.12h agoNetanyahu touts Trump endorsement on eve of vote, suggests they may restart war on IranPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasted of his endorsement from Donald Trump on the eve of Israel's election, suggesting the two leaders could restart their war against Iran if he wins, after Trump said they should "finish the job".12h agoNetanyahu touts Trump endorsement on eve of vote, suggests they may restart war on IranPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasted of his endorsement from Donald Trump on the eve of Israel's election, suggesting the two leaders could restart their war against Iran if he wins, after Trump said they should "finish the job".12h ago
