Pillayan further remanded over 2008 Batticaloa murders The Batticaloa Court today (24) ordered that former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, widely known as “Pillayan,” who was arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), be further remanded until August 4. 18m agoUS strikes Iran and Bahrain warns of incoming fire as clashes over shipping routes escalateBahrain activated its sirens early Friday, warning residents to shelter from detected fire hours after the U.S. military said it had wrapped up its 13th night of strikes against Iran.1h agoNEWS ALERTDebate on no-confidence motion against Justice Minister begins in ParliamentThe no-confidence motion submitted by the Opposition against Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara was presented to Parliament today by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Ajith P. Perera.1h agoNEWS ALERTDebate on no-confidence motion against Justice Minister begins in ParliamentThe no-confidence motion submitted by the Opposition against Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara was presented to Parliament today by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Ajith P. Perera.1h agoLabour Dept. services to be unavailable on July 30 and 31The Department of Labour has announced that essential maintenance work on its computer systems is scheduled to be carried out on July 30 and 31.2h agoLabour Dept. services to be unavailable on July 30 and 31The Department of Labour has announced that essential maintenance work on its computer systems is scheduled to be carried out on July 30 and 31.2h agoSecond school term for 2026 ends todayThe Ministry of Education has announced that the second school term for the year 2026 in all government and government-approved private Sinhala and Tamil schools will conclude today (24).2h agoSecond school term for 2026 ends todayThe Ministry of Education has announced that the second school term for the year 2026 in all government and government-approved private Sinhala and Tamil schools will conclude today (24).2h agoGovt moves to criminalise import-export financial fraud: Deputy MinisterDeputy Minister of Finance and Planning Anil Jayantha stated that legal provisions are currently being drafted to hold individuals criminally liable in order to prevent financial fraud related to import and export transactions.2h agoGovt moves to criminalise import-export financial fraud: Deputy MinisterDeputy Minister of Finance and Planning Anil Jayantha stated that legal provisions are currently being drafted to hold individuals criminally liable in order to prevent financial fraud related to import and export transactions.2h agoMore details revealed on shooting at function hall in WattalaPolice have uncovered further details regarding the shooting incident that took place last night (23) in the Palliyawatta area of Kadirana, Wattala.2h agoMore details revealed on shooting at function hall in WattalaPolice have uncovered further details regarding the shooting incident that took place last night (23) in the Palliyawatta area of Kadirana, Wattala.2h agoNEWS ALERTDengue death toll rises to 59 in Sri Lanka this yearThe death toll from dengue has risen to 59 this year, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU).3h agoNEWS ALERTDengue death toll rises to 59 in Sri Lanka this yearThe death toll from dengue has risen to 59 this year, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU).3h agoArrest warrant issued for MP Ramanathan ArchchunaA warrant was issued today (24) for the arrest of Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna, said Ada Derana reporter. 3h agoArrest warrant issued for MP Ramanathan ArchchunaA warrant was issued today (24) for the arrest of Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna, said Ada Derana reporter. 3h agoSheikh Hasina ally to step down as Bangladesh's presidentBangladesh president Mohammed Shahabuddin is set to resign, as concerns grow that his former ally, ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, will return to the country.3h agoSheikh Hasina ally to step down as Bangladesh's presidentBangladesh president Mohammed Shahabuddin is set to resign, as concerns grow that his former ally, ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, will return to the country.3h agoPresident calls for sports culture to build a healthy and disciplined generationPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stressed that a change in attitudes is essential to make sport an integral part of people's daily lives and culture.3h agoPresident calls for sports culture to build a healthy and disciplined generationPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stressed that a change in attitudes is essential to make sport an integral part of people's daily lives and culture.3h agoSri Lanka, Pakistan discuss strengthening bilateral ties on ASEAN Forum sidelinesSri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, has met with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on the sidelines of the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF).3h agoSri Lanka, Pakistan discuss strengthening bilateral ties on ASEAN Forum sidelinesSri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, has met with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on the sidelines of the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF).3h agoRupee depreciation added Rs. 48 bln to foreign debt repayments in 2025 - COPF toldThe depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee against the US dollar resulted in an additional Rs. 48 billion being incurred for foreign debt repayments in 2025, it was revealed during a meeting of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF).3h agoRupee depreciation added Rs. 48 bln to foreign debt repayments in 2025 - COPF toldThe depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee against the US dollar resulted in an additional Rs. 48 billion being incurred for foreign debt repayments in 2025, it was revealed during a meeting of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF).3h agoIndia youth protest leaders to hold talks with government but protests will continueLeaders of India's youth-led "cockroach" movement will meet the government on Friday to try and resolve a face-off over national examination paper leaks although they will not halt nationwide protests, a spokesperson for the group said.3h agoIndia youth protest leaders to hold talks with government but protests will continueLeaders of India's youth-led "cockroach" movement will meet the government on Friday to try and resolve a face-off over national examination paper leaks although they will not halt nationwide protests, a spokesperson for the group said.3h agoNo-confidence motion against Justice Minister to be debated todayThe no-confidence motion submitted by the opposition against Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara is scheduled to be taken up for debate in Parliament today (24).4h agoNo-confidence motion against Justice Minister to be debated todayThe no-confidence motion submitted by the opposition against Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara is scheduled to be taken up for debate in Parliament today (24).4h agoSpells of showers expected in parts of the island todayA few showers will occur in the coastal areas of the Western and North-western provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts today (24), the Department of Meteorology stated. 7h agoSpells of showers expected in parts of the island todayA few showers will occur in the coastal areas of the Western and North-western provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts today (24), the Department of Meteorology stated. 7h agoNEWS ALERTSri Lanka hit by 10% tariff as US launches fresh 'forced labour' duties on 60 trading partnersThe Trump administration on Friday will impose new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on 60 trading partners, including the European Union, over allegations of lax enforcement of forced labor bans, just as a temporary 10% global tariff expires, senior administration officials said on Thursday.8h agoNEWS ALERTSri Lanka hit by 10% tariff as US launches fresh 'forced labour' duties on 60 trading partnersThe Trump administration on Friday will impose new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on 60 trading partners, including the European Union, over allegations of lax enforcement of forced labor bans, just as a temporary 10% global tariff expires, senior administration officials said on Thursday.8h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTOne dead in shooting at function hall in WattalaA person has died following a shooting incident reported today (23) near the Mattakkuliya Bridge in Palliyawatta, within the Wattala Police Division.15h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTOne dead in shooting at function hall in WattalaA person has died following a shooting incident reported today (23) near the Mattakkuliya Bridge in Palliyawatta, within the Wattala Police Division.15h agoUPDATENEWS ALERT2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Exam to be held on August 9The Department of Examinations has announced that the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination will be held on August 9, 2026, from 9.30 a.m. to 12.15 p.m., at 2,723 examination centres across the island.16h agoUPDATENEWS ALERT2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Exam to be held on August 9The Department of Examinations has announced that the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination will be held on August 9, 2026, from 9.30 a.m. to 12.15 p.m., at 2,723 examination centres across the island.16h agoNEWS ALERTOil prices hit $100 for the first time since MayOil prices hit $100 a barrel for the first time since May as the escalating conflict in the Middle East reignited fears over global energy supplies.17h agoNEWS ALERTOil prices hit $100 for the first time since MayOil prices hit $100 a barrel for the first time since May as the escalating conflict in the Middle East reignited fears over global energy supplies.17h ago
