UPDATENEWS ALERTAgreements with private fuel companies to be amended in future – PresidentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that agreements already signed with private fuel companies will be amended in the future. 52m agoTrump claims Russia and Ukraine agree to energy ceasefire, but Zelenskyy says this is ‘news for me’President Donald Trump claimed Sunday that Ukraine and Russia have agreed to an “energy ceasefire” as part of the ongoing conflict. There was no immediate confirmation from Moscow, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reportedly said this “was news for me.” 1h agoLandslide warning issued for several districts extendedThe National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended the landslide early warnings issued for several districts in view of the prevailing rainy weather conditions. 2h agoLandslide warning issued for several districts extendedThe National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended the landslide early warnings issued for several districts in view of the prevailing rainy weather conditions. 2h agoEffective communication essential to bridge generation gap with children – PMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stressed the importance of adults thinking from a child’s perspective to understand children, noting that effective communication between children and adults is essential to bridge the generation gap. 3h agoEffective communication essential to bridge generation gap with children – PMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stressed the importance of adults thinking from a child’s perspective to understand children, noting that effective communication between children and adults is essential to bridge the generation gap. 3h agoIndian High Commissioner holds discussions with CBSL GovernorA special meeting has been held between Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe and Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha. 3h agoIndian High Commissioner holds discussions with CBSL GovernorA special meeting has been held between Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe and Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha. 3h agoUS Embassy in Colombo closed tomorrow for Columbus DayThe United States Embassy in Sri Lanka will be closed tomorrow (12) in observance of Columbus Day, a U.S. federal holiday, in the United States. 3h agoUS Embassy in Colombo closed tomorrow for Columbus DayThe United States Embassy in Sri Lanka will be closed tomorrow (12) in observance of Columbus Day, a U.S. federal holiday, in the United States. 3h agoLandslide early warnings issued for several districtsThe National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for several districts due to prevailing rainy weather. 4h agoLandslide early warnings issued for several districtsThe National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for several districts due to prevailing rainy weather. 4h ago109 migrants, including 15 children dead after boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes, UN agency saysAt least 109 migrants, including 15 children, have died and more than 116 are missing after a boat carrying about 305 people capsized while sailing from Djibouti to Yemen, the United Nations' International Organization for Migration said on Sunday. 4h ago109 migrants, including 15 children dead after boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes, UN agency saysAt least 109 migrants, including 15 children, have died and more than 116 are missing after a boat carrying about 305 people capsized while sailing from Djibouti to Yemen, the United Nations' International Organization for Migration said on Sunday. 4h ago“No one is beyond the reach of the law,” says President AKDPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that the situation in which influential individuals escaped the law while ordinary citizens faced legal action has now come to an end. 4h ago“No one is beyond the reach of the law,” says President AKDPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that the situation in which influential individuals escaped the law while ordinary citizens faced legal action has now come to an end. 4h agoAdvisory issued for rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for rough seas in the sea areas extending from Mannar to Hambanthota via Colombo and Galle. 4h agoAdvisory issued for rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for rough seas in the sea areas extending from Mannar to Hambanthota via Colombo and Galle. 4h agoAppeal filed with Saudi Supreme Court against Anojan Sivarasa's death sentenceAn appeal on behalf of Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa, who has been sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia, was filed before the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia today (11). 5h agoAppeal filed with Saudi Supreme Court against Anojan Sivarasa's death sentenceAn appeal on behalf of Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa, who has been sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia, was filed before the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia today (11). 5h agoNew regulations for imprisoned Buddhist monks to be approved within two weeksNew regulations on Buddhist monks serving prison sentences are expected to be approved within the next two weeks, allowing them to be taken outside prison wearing their robes based on recommendations from the respective Nikaya or Buddhist chapter... 5h agoNew regulations for imprisoned Buddhist monks to be approved within two weeksNew regulations on Buddhist monks serving prison sentences are expected to be approved within the next two weeks, allowing them to be taken outside prison wearing their robes based on recommendations from the respective Nikaya or Buddhist chapter... 5h agoBribery Comm. to be established in all provinces with new budget allocations – PresidentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), which is currently limited to Colombo, is set to be established in all provinces with funds allocated through the upcoming Budget. 6h agoBribery Comm. to be established in all provinces with new budget allocations – PresidentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), which is currently limited to Colombo, is set to be established in all provinces with funds allocated through the upcoming Budget. 6h agoOver 570,000 suspects arrested for drug-related offences over past 2 years – MinisterMinister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala says a total of 574,000 individuals involved in drug-related activities, including drug traffickers, have been apprehended over the past two years. 6h agoOver 570,000 suspects arrested for drug-related offences over past 2 years – MinisterMinister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala says a total of 574,000 individuals involved in drug-related activities, including drug traffickers, have been apprehended over the past two years. 6h agoThree including married couple sentenced to death over 2017 murder in MeethotamullaThe Colombo High Court has sentenced three individuals to death for the murder of a 35-year-old man who was hacked to death using sharp weapons following a verbal dispute in Meethotamulla, Wellampitiya, in December 2017. 6h agoThree including married couple sentenced to death over 2017 murder in MeethotamullaThe Colombo High Court has sentenced three individuals to death for the murder of a 35-year-old man who was hacked to death using sharp weapons following a verbal dispute in Meethotamulla, Wellampitiya, in December 2017. 6h ago‘Dehiwala Sando’s’ main gunman arrested with ‘Ice’ in KottawaAn individual arrested with ‘'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine) has been identified as a wanted suspect linked to several crimes, including multiple murders, following lengthy interrogations, police said.6h ago‘Dehiwala Sando’s’ main gunman arrested with ‘Ice’ in KottawaAn individual arrested with ‘'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine) has been identified as a wanted suspect linked to several crimes, including multiple murders, following lengthy interrogations, police said.6h agoImran Khan's party's provincial government suspended by Pakistan presidentPakistan's president suspended the government in a province ruled by the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan after declaring a state of emergency on Sunday, his office said, stripping its elected administration of its powers. 7h agoImran Khan's party's provincial government suspended by Pakistan presidentPakistan's president suspended the government in a province ruled by the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan after declaring a state of emergency on Sunday, his office said, stripping its elected administration of its powers. 7h agoNo Sri Lankans affected by flash floods in Nepal’s Gorkha District – Foreign MinistryThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment says that so far there have been no reports of any Sri Lankan nationals being affected by the flooding reported in Nepal’s Gorkha District. 8h agoNo Sri Lankans affected by flash floods in Nepal’s Gorkha District – Foreign MinistryThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment says that so far there have been no reports of any Sri Lankan nationals being affected by the flooding reported in Nepal’s Gorkha District. 8h agoTV Derana marks 21st anniversary with launch of ‘Mawbimata Weerayek Kreeda Pubuduwa’The ‘Mawbimata Weerayek Kreeda Pubuduwa’ programme was officially launched today (11) as an extension of the ‘Derana-Ritzbury Mawbimata Weerayek – Ratata Sampathak’ initiative...8h agoTV Derana marks 21st anniversary with launch of ‘Mawbimata Weerayek Kreeda Pubuduwa’The ‘Mawbimata Weerayek Kreeda Pubuduwa’ programme was officially launched today (11) as an extension of the ‘Derana-Ritzbury Mawbimata Weerayek – Ratata Sampathak’ initiative...8h agoSri Lanka Police officers face highest risk of on-duty fatalities – IGPSri Lanka Police has the highest number of officers who lose their lives while on duty compared to other services in the country, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya said. 8h agoSri Lanka Police officers face highest risk of on-duty fatalities – IGPSri Lanka Police has the highest number of officers who lose their lives while on duty compared to other services in the country, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya said. 8h ago