Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island Several spells of showers will occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (31), the Department of Meteorology said. 6m agoNearly 300 foreign nationals rescued - Nepal Tourism BoardThe Nepal Tourism Board says 289 foreign nationals have been rescued since the floods hit earlier in the week. 7m agoUS forces strike two Iranian launchers on Iran's Larak island, US official saysU.S. forces struck two Iranian launchers on Iran's Larak Island on Sunday, a U.S. official said, marking the first known American strikes on Iran since late July. 8m agoUS forces strike two Iranian launchers on Iran's Larak island, US official saysU.S. forces struck two Iranian launchers on Iran's Larak Island on Sunday, a U.S. official said, marking the first known American strikes on Iran since late July. 8m agoNEWS ALERTCeypetco reduces petrol pricesThe Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a reduction in the prices of Petrol 92 and Petrol 95, effective from midnight today (30).7h agoNEWS ALERTCeypetco reduces petrol pricesThe Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a reduction in the prices of Petrol 92 and Petrol 95, effective from midnight today (30).7h agoLal Wijenayake challenges 22nd Amendment in Supreme CourtA petition challenging the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution was filed before the Supreme Court by Attorney-at-Law Lal Wijenayake, a member of the Executive Committee of the National People’s Power (NPP).8h agoLal Wijenayake challenges 22nd Amendment in Supreme CourtA petition challenging the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution was filed before the Supreme Court by Attorney-at-Law Lal Wijenayake, a member of the Executive Committee of the National People’s Power (NPP).8h agoSeven killed and 23 missing after boat capsizes off northern CyprusAt least seven people died and 23 were missing after a ferry carrying around 270 passengers and crew capsized off North Cyprus on Sunday, leaving survivors clinging to its overturned hull.9h agoSeven killed and 23 missing after boat capsizes off northern CyprusAt least seven people died and 23 were missing after a ferry carrying around 270 passengers and crew capsized off North Cyprus on Sunday, leaving survivors clinging to its overturned hull.9h agoCurrent govt. more authoritarian than JR Jayewardene, Dilith says The Leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera has accused the current government of implementing a level of authoritarian rule that even former President J.R. Jayewardene did not exercise.9h agoCurrent govt. more authoritarian than JR Jayewardene, Dilith says The Leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera has accused the current government of implementing a level of authoritarian rule that even former President J.R. Jayewardene did not exercise.9h agoGovt won’t back down on 22nd Amendment, says Justice MinisterMinister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara says the government will not back down from its decision to introduce the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution despite any obstacles or opposition.10h agoGovt won’t back down on 22nd Amendment, says Justice MinisterMinister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara says the government will not back down from its decision to introduce the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution despite any obstacles or opposition.10h agoNepal warns of possible fresh flooding as victims reel under devastationAuthorities in Nepal warned of possible fresh flooding on Sunday and urged residents in flood-affected districts to remain on high alert after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River.10h agoNepal warns of possible fresh flooding as victims reel under devastationAuthorities in Nepal warned of possible fresh flooding on Sunday and urged residents in flood-affected districts to remain on high alert after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River.10h agoSearch continues for missing youth in Kelani RiverSearch operations are continuing for a 26-year-old youth who went missing after reportedly drowning in the Kelani River in the Pokunugoda area of Mulleriyawa.11h agoSearch continues for missing youth in Kelani RiverSearch operations are continuing for a 26-year-old youth who went missing after reportedly drowning in the Kelani River in the Pokunugoda area of Mulleriyawa.11h agoPolice security to be restored at Kurundi Rajamaha ViharayaPolice security at the historic Kurundi Rajamaha Viharaya archaeological site in Mullaitivu is to be restored, the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs has decided.11h agoPolice security to be restored at Kurundi Rajamaha ViharayaPolice security at the historic Kurundi Rajamaha Viharaya archaeological site in Mullaitivu is to be restored, the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs has decided.11h agoFerry carrying over 260 passengers capsizes off northern CyprusA ferry carrying more than 260 passengers capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday, Turkish media reported.11h agoFerry carrying over 260 passengers capsizes off northern CyprusA ferry carrying more than 260 passengers capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday, Turkish media reported.11h agoPresident orders measures to ease traffic congestion in Anuradhapura Sacred CityPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed authorities to restrict environmentally harmful diesel vehicles within the Anuradhapura Sacred City and introduce an organised electric-bus transport service as part of measures to reduce traffic congestion and protect the sacred area’s environment.12h agoPresident orders measures to ease traffic congestion in Anuradhapura Sacred CityPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed authorities to restrict environmentally harmful diesel vehicles within the Anuradhapura Sacred City and introduce an organised electric-bus transport service as part of measures to reduce traffic congestion and protect the sacred area’s environment.12h agoFire erupts at Embilipitiya Paper Mill premises A fire broke out at a storage facility containing scrap materials at the Embilipitiya Paper Mill this afternoon (30).12h agoFire erupts at Embilipitiya Paper Mill premises A fire broke out at a storage facility containing scrap materials at the Embilipitiya Paper Mill this afternoon (30).12h agoNepal begins burials as flood death toll rises to 762Nepal said Sunday it had begun burying some of the hundreds of bodies recovered after devastating floods, after taking DNA samples and marking them so families can later retrieve them.12h agoNepal begins burials as flood death toll rises to 762Nepal said Sunday it had begun burying some of the hundreds of bodies recovered after devastating floods, after taking DNA samples and marking them so families can later retrieve them.12h agoNavy Commander concludes official visit to IndiaThe Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Damian Fernando returned to the country today (30) after concluding a three-day official visit to India at the invitation of the Indian Navy.12h agoNavy Commander concludes official visit to IndiaThe Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Damian Fernando returned to the country today (30) after concluding a three-day official visit to India at the invitation of the Indian Navy.12h agoWarm weather alert issued for Eastern Province and six districtsThe Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an Amber Warm Weather Advisory for several areas, warning of increased heat stress during the daytime tomorrow (31).13h agoWarm weather alert issued for Eastern Province and six districtsThe Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an Amber Warm Weather Advisory for several areas, warning of increased heat stress during the daytime tomorrow (31).13h ago50 MOH areas remain at high risk for dengueA total of 50 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas across the country continue to remain in the high-risk category for dengue, the National Dengue Control Unit noted.13h ago50 MOH areas remain at high risk for dengueA total of 50 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas across the country continue to remain in the high-risk category for dengue, the National Dengue Control Unit noted.13h agoIceland rejects EU membership plan in referendumIceland has voted against resuming talks on joining the European Union 13 years after they were broken off.13h agoIceland rejects EU membership plan in referendumIceland has voted against resuming talks on joining the European Union 13 years after they were broken off.13h agoAmber Advisory issued for high waves along several coastal areasThe Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an Amber Advisory for high waves in several sea areas around Sri Lanka. 13h agoAmber Advisory issued for high waves along several coastal areasThe Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an Amber Advisory for high waves in several sea areas around Sri Lanka. 13h ago
