Sri Lanka retains Tier 2 status in US Trafficking in Persons Report for fifth consecutive yearSri Lanka is proud to have secured Tier 2 status in the United States Department of State's 2026 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report for the fifth consecutive year, reflecting the continued efforts of the Government of Sri Lanka19m agoNEWS ALERTAmericans Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford awarded the Nobel Prize in economicsAmerican professors Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford have won the 2026 Nobel Prize in economics for “microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilizations.”26m agoNEWS ALERTHeavy rainfall of around 100-150 mm expected in several provincesA low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeastern Bay of Bengal by October 13, the Department of Meteorology said.34m agoNEWS ALERTHeavy rainfall of around 100-150 mm expected in several provincesA low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeastern Bay of Bengal by October 13, the Department of Meteorology said.34m agoSriLankan Airlines suspends Dammam–Colombo flights until Oct. 18SriLankan Airlines has announced the suspension of all flights between Dammam, Saudi Arabia, and Colombo until October 18, 2026, citing the prevailing security situation in the region.1h agoSriLankan Airlines suspends Dammam–Colombo flights until Oct. 18SriLankan Airlines has announced the suspension of all flights between Dammam, Saudi Arabia, and Colombo until October 18, 2026, citing the prevailing security situation in the region.1h agoNEWS ALERTShiranthi Rajapaksa admitted to Cardiology Unit of National HospitalFormer First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody at Welikada Prison, has been admitted to the Cardiology Unit of the National Hospital in Colombo.1h agoNEWS ALERTShiranthi Rajapaksa admitted to Cardiology Unit of National HospitalFormer First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody at Welikada Prison, has been admitted to the Cardiology Unit of the National Hospital in Colombo.1h agoNEWS ALERTFormer CMC member Mahinda Kahandagama remandedFormer Colombo Municipal Councillor Mahinda Kahandagama, who represents the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), has been remanded until October 26 after being produced before the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court.2h agoNEWS ALERTFormer CMC member Mahinda Kahandagama remandedFormer Colombo Municipal Councillor Mahinda Kahandagama, who represents the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), has been remanded until October 26 after being produced before the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court.2h agoNEWS ALERTMP Chamara Sampath arrested by Bribery CommissionFormer Minister and current Member of Parliament Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) after appearing before the commission to provide a statement. 2h agoNEWS ALERTMP Chamara Sampath arrested by Bribery CommissionFormer Minister and current Member of Parliament Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) after appearing before the commission to provide a statement. 2h agoNawalapitiya UC Chairman and three others produced before courtNawalapitiya Urban Council Chairman Amal Priyangara and three others, who were arrested in connection with an alleged assault following a motorcycle accident on the Nawalapitiya–Talawakele main road, were produced before the Nawalapitiya Magistrate’s Court today (12), police said.3h agoNawalapitiya UC Chairman and three others produced before courtNawalapitiya Urban Council Chairman Amal Priyangara and three others, who were arrested in connection with an alleged assault following a motorcycle accident on the Nawalapitiya–Talawakele main road, were produced before the Nawalapitiya Magistrate’s Court today (12), police said.3h agoEx-President Mahinda Rajapaksa hospitalised following illnessFormer President Mahinda Rajapaksa was hospitalised this morning (12) following a sudden illness.4h agoEx-President Mahinda Rajapaksa hospitalised following illnessFormer President Mahinda Rajapaksa was hospitalised this morning (12) following a sudden illness.4h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningThe Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western, North-central, Eastern and Southern provinces and in Mannar and Vavuniya districts. 4h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningThe Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western, North-central, Eastern and Southern provinces and in Mannar and Vavuniya districts. 4h agoCourt rejects Shiranthi Rajapaksa’s anticipatory bail applicationThe Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court has rejected the anticipatory bail application filed by former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa. 5h agoCourt rejects Shiranthi Rajapaksa’s anticipatory bail applicationThe Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court has rejected the anticipatory bail application filed by former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa. 5h agoOil falls on hopes Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire will boost suppliesOil prices slipped on Monday on expectations of more Russian supplies after US President Donald Trump said Ukraine and Russia had agreed to halt attacks on each other's energy facilities following a US diesel-supply deal with Moscow. 5h agoOil falls on hopes Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire will boost suppliesOil prices slipped on Monday on expectations of more Russian supplies after US President Donald Trump said Ukraine and Russia had agreed to halt attacks on each other's energy facilities following a US diesel-supply deal with Moscow. 5h agoSriLankan Airlines cancels flight to Dammam todaySriLankan Airlines has cancelled its flight scheduled to operate to Dammam International Airport in Saudi Arabia today (12). 5h agoSriLankan Airlines cancels flight to Dammam todaySriLankan Airlines has cancelled its flight scheduled to operate to Dammam International Airport in Saudi Arabia today (12). 5h agoNEWS ALERTFormer Minister Chandima Weerakkody arrives at Bribery CommissionFormer Minister Chandima Weerakkody has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to provide a statement as a witness in connection with an ongoing investigation.5h agoNEWS ALERTFormer Minister Chandima Weerakkody arrives at Bribery CommissionFormer Minister Chandima Weerakkody has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to provide a statement as a witness in connection with an ongoing investigation.5h agoNEWS ALERTMP Chamara Sampath arrives at Bribery CommissionParliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). 6h agoNEWS ALERTMP Chamara Sampath arrives at Bribery CommissionParliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). 6h agoWater level in Kalu Ganga rises amid heavy rainfall - Irrigation Dept.Heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas of the Kalu Ganga has caused water levels to rise in the Kalawellawa area. 6h agoWater level in Kalu Ganga rises amid heavy rainfall - Irrigation Dept.Heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas of the Kalu Ganga has caused water levels to rise in the Kalawellawa area. 6h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTNawalapitiya UC Chairman, son and son-in-law arrested over assault incidentFour individuals, including the Chairman of the Nawalapitiya Urban Council, his son and son-in-law, have been arrested in connection with an alleged assault incident following a vehicle accident in Nawalapitiya, police said.6h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTNawalapitiya UC Chairman, son and son-in-law arrested over assault incidentFour individuals, including the Chairman of the Nawalapitiya Urban Council, his son and son-in-law, have been arrested in connection with an alleged assault incident following a vehicle accident in Nawalapitiya, police said.6h agoSri Lanka records USD 6.86 bln in workers’ remittances in first 9 months of the yearSri Lanka received a total of USD 6,865.4 million in workers’ remittances from January to September this year, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).6h agoSri Lanka records USD 6.86 bln in workers’ remittances in first 9 months of the yearSri Lanka received a total of USD 6,865.4 million in workers’ remittances from January to September this year, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).6h agoSecond king coconut village established in Dehigama under national programmeThe second king coconut village under the “Ceylon King Coconut Village” national programme, launched by the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure to establish 250 king coconut villages across Sri Lanka within three years, was established yesterday (11). 6h agoSecond king coconut village established in Dehigama under national programmeThe second king coconut village under the “Ceylon King Coconut Village” national programme, launched by the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure to establish 250 king coconut villages across Sri Lanka within three years, was established yesterday (11). 6h agoSuspect arrested with pistol and six rounds of ammunition in WeeraketiyaA suspect has been arrested with a pistol and six rounds of ammunition in the Kinchigune area of Weeraketiya.8h agoSuspect arrested with pistol and six rounds of ammunition in WeeraketiyaA suspect has been arrested with a pistol and six rounds of ammunition in the Kinchigune area of Weeraketiya.8h ago
