Warm weather advisory issued for several areasThe Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an Amber Warm Weather Advisory for several parts of the country, effective September 1.57m agoNEWS ALERTMP Ravi Karunanayake released on bailParliamentarian Ravi Karunanayake, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been released on bail.1h agoNEWS ALERT420kg of suspected ‘ICE’ seized from container at Colombo PortPolice have recovered 420 kilograms of suspected crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “ICE,” from a container at the Colombo Port.1h agoNEWS ALERT420kg of suspected ‘ICE’ seized from container at Colombo PortPolice have recovered 420 kilograms of suspected crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “ICE,” from a container at the Colombo Port.1h ago‘Misconception’ growing that temple lands should be redistributed among public – Asgiriya Chief Prelate The Chief Prelate of the Asgiriya Chapter, Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thero says it is completely incorrect to claim that lands donated by ancient kings to temples are enjoyed only by Buddhist monks and should be redistributed among the public.1h ago‘Misconception’ growing that temple lands should be redistributed among public – Asgiriya Chief Prelate The Chief Prelate of the Asgiriya Chapter, Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thero says it is completely incorrect to claim that lands donated by ancient kings to temples are enjoyed only by Buddhist monks and should be redistributed among the public.1h agoFour injured in head-on collision in MawanellaA total of four people have been injured and admitted to the Mawanella Base Hospital following a road accident in the ‘Gadol Bridge’ area of Mawanella.2h agoFour injured in head-on collision in MawanellaA total of four people have been injured and admitted to the Mawanella Base Hospital following a road accident in the ‘Gadol Bridge’ area of Mawanella.2h agoDental Surgeons’ Association denies reports on 22nd AmendmentThe Government Dental Surgeons’ Association (GDSA) has denied reports published in several media outlets claiming that the association has expressed a view on the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.2h agoDental Surgeons’ Association denies reports on 22nd AmendmentThe Government Dental Surgeons’ Association (GDSA) has denied reports published in several media outlets claiming that the association has expressed a view on the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.2h agoMP Ravi Karunanayake produced before court Parliamentarian Ravi Karunanayake, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today (31), has been produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.2h agoMP Ravi Karunanayake produced before court Parliamentarian Ravi Karunanayake, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today (31), has been produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.2h agoTourist arrivals in 2026 surpass 1.5 million The number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka has surpassed the 1.5 million mark so far this year.3h agoTourist arrivals in 2026 surpass 1.5 million The number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka has surpassed the 1.5 million mark so far this year.3h agoSuspected ‘ICE’ drug consignment found at Colombo PortA consignment of drugs suspected to be “ICE” has been discovered inside a container at the Colombo Port by officers of the Central Crime Investigation Bureau, police said.3h agoSuspected ‘ICE’ drug consignment found at Colombo PortA consignment of drugs suspected to be “ICE” has been discovered inside a container at the Colombo Port by officers of the Central Crime Investigation Bureau, police said.3h agoNEWS ALERTColombo’s inflation surges to 8% in AugustThe overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has increased to 8% in August 2026, up from 7.3% recorded in July 2026. 3h agoNEWS ALERTColombo’s inflation surges to 8% in AugustThe overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has increased to 8% in August 2026, up from 7.3% recorded in July 2026. 3h agoPMB purchases over 46,000MT of paddyThe government has purchased more than 46,000 metric tonnes of paddy under its ongoing paddy procurement programme, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Namal Karunaratne said.3h agoPMB purchases over 46,000MT of paddyThe government has purchased more than 46,000 metric tonnes of paddy under its ongoing paddy procurement programme, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Namal Karunaratne said.3h ago17 plantation workers hospitalised following wasp attack in HattonA total of 17 plantation workers have been hospitalised after being attacked by wasps while plucking tea leaves in Hatton.3h ago17 plantation workers hospitalised following wasp attack in HattonA total of 17 plantation workers have been hospitalised after being attacked by wasps while plucking tea leaves in Hatton.3h agoSri Lanka’s export earnings top US$10 billion in first seven monthsSri Lanka’s total export earnings exceeded US$10 billion during the first seven months of 2026, reaching US$10.437 billion from January to July.3h agoSri Lanka’s export earnings top US$10 billion in first seven monthsSri Lanka’s total export earnings exceeded US$10 billion during the first seven months of 2026, reaching US$10.437 billion from January to July.3h agoFirearm licence renewals for 2027 to begin tomorrow The Ministry of Defence has announced that the renewal of firearm licences for the year 2027 will commence on September 1, 2026.4h agoFirearm licence renewals for 2027 to begin tomorrow The Ministry of Defence has announced that the renewal of firearm licences for the year 2027 will commence on September 1, 2026.4h agoNEWS ALERTFive-member Supreme Court bench to hear petitions challenging 22A tomorrowThe Supreme Court has directed that petitions challenging the 22nd Amendment Bill to the Constitution, presented to Parliament by the government, be taken up for consideration tomorrow (01).4h agoNEWS ALERTFive-member Supreme Court bench to hear petitions challenging 22A tomorrowThe Supreme Court has directed that petitions challenging the 22nd Amendment Bill to the Constitution, presented to Parliament by the government, be taken up for consideration tomorrow (01).4h agoNEWS ALERTPrice of loaf of bread increased by Rs. 10 The price of a loaf of bread will be increased by Rs. 10 from midnight today, according to the Bakery Owners’ Association.4h agoNEWS ALERTPrice of loaf of bread increased by Rs. 10 The price of a loaf of bread will be increased by Rs. 10 from midnight today, according to the Bakery Owners’ Association.4h agoDayasiri seeks speaker’s clarification on allegations against Chief JusticeMember of Parliament Dayasiri Jayasekara has written to Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne seeking clarification on the action taken by Parliament over serious allegations raised against Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena.4h agoDayasiri seeks speaker’s clarification on allegations against Chief JusticeMember of Parliament Dayasiri Jayasekara has written to Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne seeking clarification on the action taken by Parliament over serious allegations raised against Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena.4h agoComplaint filed over failure to recover US$999 million in X-Press Pearl compensationA complaint has been lodged with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over the failure to recover compensation owed to Sri Lanka in connection with the X-Press Pearl disaster.4h agoComplaint filed over failure to recover US$999 million in X-Press Pearl compensationA complaint has been lodged with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over the failure to recover compensation owed to Sri Lanka in connection with the X-Press Pearl disaster.4h agoCustoms exceeds August revenue target ahead of month-endSri Lanka Customs has exceeded its revenue target for August, achieving the target several days ahead of the end of the month.4h agoCustoms exceeds August revenue target ahead of month-endSri Lanka Customs has exceeded its revenue target for August, achieving the target several days ahead of the end of the month.4h agoRequest made to refer petition against MP Archchuna’s parliamentary seat to Supreme CourtA request has been made before the Court of Appeal today (31) to refer to the Supreme Court a petition seeking an order to invalidate the parliamentary seat of MP Ramanathan Archchuna. 4h agoRequest made to refer petition against MP Archchuna’s parliamentary seat to Supreme CourtA request has been made before the Court of Appeal today (31) to refer to the Supreme Court a petition seeking an order to invalidate the parliamentary seat of MP Ramanathan Archchuna. 4h ago
