Over 21,000 people affected by adverse weather across Sri LankaA total of 21,356 individuals belonging to 5,800 families have been affected by the adverse weather conditions and Cyclonic Storm ‘Arnab,’ the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reported.45m agoNavy seizes Indian fishing trawler with seven fishermen off TalaimannarThe Sri Lanka Navy has seized an Indian fishing trawler and apprehended seven Indian fishermen for engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters north of Talaimannar this morning (01).1h agoSajith launches project to establish life-size statue of tusker ‘Kawanthissa’Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has taken steps to create a life-size statue of the late tusker ‘Kawanthissa’ and launch a wildlife elephant conservation programme.1h agoSajith launches project to establish life-size statue of tusker ‘Kawanthissa’Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has taken steps to create a life-size statue of the late tusker ‘Kawanthissa’ and launch a wildlife elephant conservation programme.1h agoTrump says Flavio Bolsonaro can stay in US 'as long as he wants'US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who lost his country's presidential election to leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, can stay in the United States "as long as he wants."2h agoTrump says Flavio Bolsonaro can stay in US 'as long as he wants'US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who lost his country's presidential election to leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, can stay in the United States "as long as he wants."2h agoTwo Indian nationals rescued from drowning off Mirissa BeachTwo foreign nationals who were bathing in the sea off Mirissa Beach, within the Kotawila Police Division, have been caught in a strong sea current and swept away.2h agoTwo Indian nationals rescued from drowning off Mirissa BeachTwo foreign nationals who were bathing in the sea off Mirissa Beach, within the Kotawila Police Division, have been caught in a strong sea current and swept away.2h agoValid TIN mandatory for several specified transactions from today The Inland Revenue Department has announced that presenting a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) will be mandatory from today (01) when carrying out several specified transactions. 3h agoValid TIN mandatory for several specified transactions from today The Inland Revenue Department has announced that presenting a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) will be mandatory from today (01) when carrying out several specified transactions. 3h agoNEWS ALERTLitro gas prices remain unchanged for NovemberLitro Gas Lanka has announced that domestic LP gas prices will remain unchanged for November, despite rising international market prices and challenges in exchange rates.3h agoNEWS ALERTLitro gas prices remain unchanged for NovemberLitro Gas Lanka has announced that domestic LP gas prices will remain unchanged for November, despite rising international market prices and challenges in exchange rates.3h agoJudge orders Trump administration to stop threatening US election officialsA federal judge has ordered the federal government to stop threatening local and state election officials with criminal charges over their role in processing election ballots. 4h agoJudge orders Trump administration to stop threatening US election officialsA federal judge has ordered the federal government to stop threatening local and state election officials with criminal charges over their role in processing election ballots. 4h agoRioters loot stores in Frankfurt as Gen Z-led protests in Germany turn violentHooded rioters looted stores in Frankfurt late on Saturday after tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across Germany's biggest cities to demand better education and lower living costs.4h agoRioters loot stores in Frankfurt as Gen Z-led protests in Germany turn violentHooded rioters looted stores in Frankfurt late on Saturday after tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across Germany's biggest cities to demand better education and lower living costs.4h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today Showers or thundershowers will occur at a several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 1.00 p.m., today (01), the Department of Meteorology said.4h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today Showers or thundershowers will occur at a several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 1.00 p.m., today (01), the Department of Meteorology said.4h agoNEWS ALERTNPP Executive Committee member Lal Wijenayake passes awayAttorney-at-Law Lal Wijenayake, a Working Committee and Executive Committee member of the ruling National People's Power (NPP), has passed away at the age of 85. 12h agoNEWS ALERTNPP Executive Committee member Lal Wijenayake passes awayAttorney-at-Law Lal Wijenayake, a Working Committee and Executive Committee member of the ruling National People's Power (NPP), has passed away at the age of 85. 12h agoIran's supreme leader warns US, Israel against new attacksIran's supreme leader on Saturday (Oct 31) warned the United States and Israel against launching new attacks following their threats to resume strikes after crucial elections.14h agoIran's supreme leader warns US, Israel against new attacksIran's supreme leader on Saturday (Oct 31) warned the United States and Israel against launching new attacks following their threats to resume strikes after crucial elections.14h ago‘Red’ warning issued for Bay of Bengal as depression likely to intensify into cyclonic stormThe Department of Meteorology has issued a Red Warning for strong winds and rough seas for multi-day fishing boats operating in the deep-sea areas of the Bay of Bengal.15h ago‘Red’ warning issued for Bay of Bengal as depression likely to intensify into cyclonic stormThe Department of Meteorology has issued a Red Warning for strong winds and rough seas for multi-day fishing boats operating in the deep-sea areas of the Bay of Bengal.15h agoNEWS ALERT16-year-old injured after police open fire on three-wheeler in KadawathaA sixteen-year-old was injured and admitted to the Ragama Hospital after police officers opened fire on a three-wheeler driven by him which failed to heed orders to stop at a security checkpoint in Mahakade Junction in Kadawatha.17h agoNEWS ALERT16-year-old injured after police open fire on three-wheeler in KadawathaA sixteen-year-old was injured and admitted to the Ragama Hospital after police officers opened fire on a three-wheeler driven by him which failed to heed orders to stop at a security checkpoint in Mahakade Junction in Kadawatha.17h agoMass protests sweep Italy during nationwide strikeTens of thousands of people, mostly students and workers, took to the streets across Italy on Friday to demand higher wages and stronger public services, protest against the rising cost of living and oppose increased military spending.19h agoMass protests sweep Italy during nationwide strikeTens of thousands of people, mostly students and workers, took to the streets across Italy on Friday to demand higher wages and stronger public services, protest against the rising cost of living and oppose increased military spending.19h agoPM Harini departs for Antigua and Barbuda to attend CHOGM 2026Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departed Sri Lanka today (31) from Bandaranaike International Airport to participate in the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which will be held in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda.20h agoPM Harini departs for Antigua and Barbuda to attend CHOGM 2026Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departed Sri Lanka today (31) from Bandaranaike International Airport to participate in the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which will be held in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda.20h agoProgramme launched to microchip stray dogs for monitoringA programme to fix microchips on stray dogs to collect and maintain their information has been initiated under the intervention of the Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha.20h agoProgramme launched to microchip stray dogs for monitoringA programme to fix microchips on stray dogs to collect and maintain their information has been initiated under the intervention of the Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha.20h agoPM Harini to lead Sri Lankan delegation to CHOGM 2026 in Antigua and BarbudaThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has announced that Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya will lead the Sri Lankan delegation to the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2026), 21h agoPM Harini to lead Sri Lankan delegation to CHOGM 2026 in Antigua and BarbudaThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has announced that Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya will lead the Sri Lankan delegation to the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2026), 21h agoValid TIN mandatory for several specified transactions from tomorrowThe Inland Revenue Department has announced that presenting a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) will be mandatory from tomorrow (01) when carrying out several specified transactions.22h agoValid TIN mandatory for several specified transactions from tomorrowThe Inland Revenue Department has announced that presenting a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) will be mandatory from tomorrow (01) when carrying out several specified transactions.22h agoNEWS ALERTDMT resumes online appointment services at Narahenpita office from Nov. 2The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced that online appointment facilities for obtaining services at its Narahenpita office will resume from November 2, 2026.22h agoNEWS ALERTDMT resumes online appointment services at Narahenpita office from Nov. 2The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced that online appointment facilities for obtaining services at its Narahenpita office will resume from November 2, 2026.22h ago