Canada to temporarily bar entry for foreigners who have recently been to CongoThe Canadian government said on Sunday it would deny entry to any foreigner who has been to Congo within the past 21 days as part of new, temporary border measures to combat the spread of Ebola.32m ago“True leadership is about service, not power,” says PM Harini True leadership is not measured by titles or power, but by the ability to act responsibly, show compassion and work for the well-being of others, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated.43m agoSpeeding car overturns in Moratuwa, four sustain minor injuriesA car accident occurred near Princess of Wales College in Moratuwa, after a vehicle veered off the road and overturned, police said.59m agoSpeeding car overturns in Moratuwa, four sustain minor injuriesA car accident occurred near Princess of Wales College in Moratuwa, after a vehicle veered off the road and overturned, police said.59m agoNEWS ALERTVehicles diverted through Welipenna exit following expressway bus fireTraffic movement towards Galle and Matara has been disrupted on the Southern Expressway following a fire that broke out in a bus, according to police.1h agoNEWS ALERTVehicles diverted through Welipenna exit following expressway bus fireTraffic movement towards Galle and Matara has been disrupted on the Southern Expressway following a fire that broke out in a bus, according to police.1h agoNEWS ALERTLuxury bus catches fire on Southern ExpresswayA bus caught fire along the Southern Expressway between the Kurundugahahetekma and Welipenna interchanges, a short while ago, police stated.2h agoNEWS ALERTLuxury bus catches fire on Southern ExpresswayA bus caught fire along the Southern Expressway between the Kurundugahahetekma and Welipenna interchanges, a short while ago, police stated.2h agoIndia floods and landslides kill at least 19Flash floods and landslides caused by monsoon rains killed at least 19 people in India on Sunday (Jul 19), officials and local media said, as authorities mounted rescue operations in affected regions.2h agoIndia floods and landslides kill at least 19Flash floods and landslides caused by monsoon rains killed at least 19 people in India on Sunday (Jul 19), officials and local media said, as authorities mounted rescue operations in affected regions.2h ago13 killed, 10 injured in 18 shootings in 2026: PoliceA total of 18 shooting incidents have been reported across the country so far this year, according to the Police Headquarters.3h ago13 killed, 10 injured in 18 shootings in 2026: PoliceA total of 18 shooting incidents have been reported across the country so far this year, according to the Police Headquarters.3h agoWarm weather advisory issued for several districtsA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Eastern province and in the Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Polonnaruwa and Monaragala districts.3h agoWarm weather advisory issued for several districtsA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Eastern province and in the Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Polonnaruwa and Monaragala districts.3h agoEgg prices to increase from tomorrowEgg prices will be increased from tomorrow (20), with the selling price of a white egg rising to Rs. 41 and a red egg to Rs. 42, according to the All Ceylon Egg Producers’ Association.4h agoEgg prices to increase from tomorrowEgg prices will be increased from tomorrow (20), with the selling price of a white egg rising to Rs. 41 and a red egg to Rs. 42, according to the All Ceylon Egg Producers’ Association.4h agoOne killed, six injured in Matara defender-lorry collisionAn individual has been killed while six others sustained injuries in a road accident in Wellamadama, Matara this afternoon (19).4h agoOne killed, six injured in Matara defender-lorry collisionAn individual has been killed while six others sustained injuries in a road accident in Wellamadama, Matara this afternoon (19).4h agoUS and Iran exchange strikes after two US soldiers killed in JordanThe US launched another round of air strikes against Iran on Saturday night, targeting its coastal surveillance and air defence facilities, US military officials said.4h agoUS and Iran exchange strikes after two US soldiers killed in JordanThe US launched another round of air strikes against Iran on Saturday night, targeting its coastal surveillance and air defence facilities, US military officials said.4h agoFather of alleged organized crime figure shot at Mount Lavinia cemeteryAn individual identified as the father of an alleged organized crime figure known as “Sando” was shot inside the Nisala Sevana Public Cemetery in Mount Lavinia at around 3:25 p.m. today (19), police said.5h agoFather of alleged organized crime figure shot at Mount Lavinia cemeteryAn individual identified as the father of an alleged organized crime figure known as “Sando” was shot inside the Nisala Sevana Public Cemetery in Mount Lavinia at around 3:25 p.m. today (19), police said.5h agoFormer UNP Councillor remanded over alleged Rs. 160 million fraudA former Horana United National Party (UNP) Urban Councillor has been remanded after being arrested over an alleged financial fraud involving six textile businessmen in Pettah.5h agoFormer UNP Councillor remanded over alleged Rs. 160 million fraudA former Horana United National Party (UNP) Urban Councillor has been remanded after being arrested over an alleged financial fraud involving six textile businessmen in Pettah.5h agoTwo Indians arrested at BIA with Rs. 7.98 million worth of smuggled cigarettesTwo Indian nationals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with a consignment of Chinese-manufactured cigarettes worth Rs. 7.98 million.5h agoTwo Indians arrested at BIA with Rs. 7.98 million worth of smuggled cigarettesTwo Indian nationals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with a consignment of Chinese-manufactured cigarettes worth Rs. 7.98 million.5h agoUS Embassy in Jordan warns Americans after Aqaba airport, seaport evacuatedJordanian authorities evacuated the international airport and seaport in Aqaba following a “specific and credible threat”, the US Embassy in Jordan said in an Instagram post on Sunday. 6h agoUS Embassy in Jordan warns Americans after Aqaba airport, seaport evacuatedJordanian authorities evacuated the international airport and seaport in Aqaba following a “specific and credible threat”, the US Embassy in Jordan said in an Instagram post on Sunday. 6h agoNEWS ALERTShooting reported at Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia public cemetery An individual has been hospitalized after being injured in a shooting incident reported within the Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia public cemetery, police said.6h agoNEWS ALERTShooting reported at Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia public cemetery An individual has been hospitalized after being injured in a shooting incident reported within the Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia public cemetery, police said.6h agoCAA mandates SLS certification for sanitary towels from October The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced that all locally manufactured single-use sanitary towels sold in Sri Lanka must carry the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) Product Certification Mark with effect from October 8, 2026.6h agoCAA mandates SLS certification for sanitary towels from October The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced that all locally manufactured single-use sanitary towels sold in Sri Lanka must carry the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) Product Certification Mark with effect from October 8, 2026.6h agoSuspect’s motorcycle recovered after attack on police officer in PiliyandalaPolice have recovered the motorcycle allegedly used by a suspect who attacked a police officer with a sharp weapon before fleeing in Bokundara, Piliyandala this morning (19).6h agoSuspect’s motorcycle recovered after attack on police officer in PiliyandalaPolice have recovered the motorcycle allegedly used by a suspect who attacked a police officer with a sharp weapon before fleeing in Bokundara, Piliyandala this morning (19).6h agoTourist arrivals in July top 90,000A total of 90,122 tourists have arrived in the country in the first half of July, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows.7h agoTourist arrivals in July top 90,000A total of 90,122 tourists have arrived in the country in the first half of July, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows.7h agoHungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removalHungarian President Tamás Sulyok has agreed to step down, signing an amendment to the country's constitution which will end his presidency at midnight on Sunday.8h agoHungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removalHungarian President Tamás Sulyok has agreed to step down, signing an amendment to the country's constitution which will end his presidency at midnight on Sunday.8h ago
