First Randoli Perahera of Kandy Esala Perahera to parade tonightThe first Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera festival is scheduled to take to the streets today (23) at 6:44 p.m., at an auspicious time. 9m agoSri Lanka’s tourism revenue in first seven months drops compared to last yearSri Lanka’s tourism revenue declined by 11.5% during the first seven months of this year compared with the same period last year, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). 11m agoMan hacked to death following argument in KekirawaA 56-year-old man has been attacked to death at a residence in the Kottalbadda area within the Kekirawa Police Division this morning (23), police said. 56m agoMan hacked to death following argument in KekirawaA 56-year-old man has been attacked to death at a residence in the Kottalbadda area within the Kekirawa Police Division this morning (23), police said. 56m agoIndia launches rescue operation as Panama-flagged ship with 24 crew members sinks off Odisha coastA Panama-flagged cargo ship sank in the Bay of Bengal on Saturday, about 240 nautical miles from the Paradip coast in Odisha, officials confirmed. 1h agoIndia launches rescue operation as Panama-flagged ship with 24 crew members sinks off Odisha coastA Panama-flagged cargo ship sank in the Bay of Bengal on Saturday, about 240 nautical miles from the Paradip coast in Odisha, officials confirmed. 1h agoCarney calls Trump's fresh tariffs a 'miscalculation' after trade talks collapsePrime Minister Mark Carney has said a fresh wave of US tariffs on Canada is a "miscalculation" designed to "hurt and divide us", after trade talks collapsed late on Friday. 1h agoCarney calls Trump's fresh tariffs a 'miscalculation' after trade talks collapsePrime Minister Mark Carney has said a fresh wave of US tariffs on Canada is a "miscalculation" designed to "hurt and divide us", after trade talks collapsed late on Friday. 1h agoSeveral spells of showers expected in parts of the island Several spells of showers will occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, NuwaraEliya, Galle and Matara districts, today (23), the Department of Meteorology said. 1h agoSeveral spells of showers expected in parts of the island Several spells of showers will occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, NuwaraEliya, Galle and Matara districts, today (23), the Department of Meteorology said. 1h agoCanada to impose retaliatory tariffs across a raft of US sectors, Carney saysCanada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday that starting September 8 Canada would impose tariffs on imports from the United States across a raft of sectors in retaliation for President Donald Trump's new 50% tariffs that came into effect from midnight. 9h agoCanada to impose retaliatory tariffs across a raft of US sectors, Carney saysCanada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday that starting September 8 Canada would impose tariffs on imports from the United States across a raft of sectors in retaliation for President Donald Trump's new 50% tariffs that came into effect from midnight. 9h agoGovt committed to ensuring equal rights and opportunities for all citizens – PMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the policy of the Government is to ensure equal rights and equal opportunities for all, without leaving any citizen behind.10h agoGovt committed to ensuring equal rights and opportunities for all citizens – PMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the policy of the Government is to ensure equal rights and equal opportunities for all, without leaving any citizen behind.10h agoIndia to scrap boarding pass stamping for international flyers from September 1International passengers flying out of India will no longer need to have their boarding passes stamped at immigration counters from September 1, as the Bureau of Immigration moves to accept e-boarding passes on smartphones at all international airports. 11h agoIndia to scrap boarding pass stamping for international flyers from September 1International passengers flying out of India will no longer need to have their boarding passes stamped at immigration counters from September 1, as the Bureau of Immigration moves to accept e-boarding passes on smartphones at all international airports. 11h agoUN welcomes Sri Lanka’s efforts to bring back refugees from IndiaThe United Nations on Saturday welcomed Sri Lanka’s decision to simplify immigration procedures to expedite the voluntary return of refugees from India who left the country without valid documents during its decades-long war. 13h agoUN welcomes Sri Lanka’s efforts to bring back refugees from IndiaThe United Nations on Saturday welcomed Sri Lanka’s decision to simplify immigration procedures to expedite the voluntary return of refugees from India who left the country without valid documents during its decades-long war. 13h agoPolice Clearance Certificate issuance resumes as data system restoredSri Lanka Police today announced that applications for police clearance certificates can now be submitted through the usual online procedure as the digital data system has been restored. 14h agoPolice Clearance Certificate issuance resumes as data system restoredSri Lanka Police today announced that applications for police clearance certificates can now be submitted through the usual online procedure as the digital data system has been restored. 14h agoLegendary Sri Lankan singer Nanda Malini laid to restBeloved Sri Lankan singer, musician and cultural icon, the late Visharad Dr. Nanda Malini, was laid to rest this evening (22) in a cremation ceremony attended by relatives and loved ones at the Borella General Cemetery.15h agoLegendary Sri Lankan singer Nanda Malini laid to restBeloved Sri Lankan singer, musician and cultural icon, the late Visharad Dr. Nanda Malini, was laid to rest this evening (22) in a cremation ceremony attended by relatives and loved ones at the Borella General Cemetery.15h agoPresident’s condolence message on the passing of Dr Nanda MaliniPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that the passing of the distinguished singer Dr Nanda Malini, whose exceptional musical talent became a powerful voice for social justice and fairness and who inspired generations to envision a better and more just society....16h agoPresident’s condolence message on the passing of Dr Nanda MaliniPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that the passing of the distinguished singer Dr Nanda Malini, whose exceptional musical talent became a powerful voice for social justice and fairness and who inspired generations to envision a better and more just society....16h agoIndian teen, parents die after falling from Maharashtra hill amid iPhone disputeA teenager and both of his parents died after falling from a hill in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district on Friday following a dispute over iPhone EMI payments, Indian media reports said.16h agoIndian teen, parents die after falling from Maharashtra hill amid iPhone disputeA teenager and both of his parents died after falling from a hill in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district on Friday following a dispute over iPhone EMI payments, Indian media reports said.16h agoNEWS ALERTNew Vice-Chancellor appointed to University of KelaniyaPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Professor N.D. Fernando as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya.17h agoNEWS ALERTNew Vice-Chancellor appointed to University of KelaniyaPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Professor N.D. Fernando as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya.17h agoPolice arrest suspect wanted over Minuwangoda shootingA suspect wanted in connection with a recent shooting and murder reported in the Minuwangoda Police Division has been arrested, police said.18h agoPolice arrest suspect wanted over Minuwangoda shootingA suspect wanted in connection with a recent shooting and murder reported in the Minuwangoda Police Division has been arrested, police said.18h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankesanturai to Chilaw via Mannar and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.18h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankesanturai to Chilaw via Mannar and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.18h ago Turkey to seek Interpol notice for Netanyahu in Gaza flotilla caseTurkey said on Friday it would seek an Interpol red notice for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of a domestic criminal case linked to an attack on activists seeking to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.18h ago Turkey to seek Interpol notice for Netanyahu in Gaza flotilla caseTurkey said on Friday it would seek an Interpol red notice for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of a domestic criminal case linked to an attack on activists seeking to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.18h agoReligious rites performed for the late Visharad Nanda MaliniThe Pansukula rites for the late veteran singer Visharad Dr. Nanda Malini were performed this morning (22) at the Nanda Malini Sangeetha Ashramaya (Music Academy) in Nugegoda.20h agoReligious rites performed for the late Visharad Nanda MaliniThe Pansukula rites for the late veteran singer Visharad Dr. Nanda Malini were performed this morning (22) at the Nanda Malini Sangeetha Ashramaya (Music Academy) in Nugegoda.20h agoFish harvest in Sri Lankan waters gradually declining - NARAThe National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) says the fish harvest in Sri Lanka’s territorial waters has been gradually declining, with the trend being observed since 2014.20h agoFish harvest in Sri Lankan waters gradually declining - NARAThe National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) says the fish harvest in Sri Lanka’s territorial waters has been gradually declining, with the trend being observed since 2014.20h ago