UAE says two of its vessels attacked in Strait of HormuzThe Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) said two of its vessels were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday evening.1h agoOver 75mm of rainfall likely in several areas todayShowers or thundershowers will occur at times today (14) in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western Provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, the Department of Meteorology stated.1h agoUS can keep naval blockade on Iranian ports "indefinitely," Pentagon chief saysThe U.S. military has enough assets to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday, adding ships could be rotated in and out of the region as needed.9h agoUS can keep naval blockade on Iranian ports "indefinitely," Pentagon chief saysThe U.S. military has enough assets to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday, adding ships could be rotated in and out of the region as needed.9h agoNo question paper leak; Exams Dept urges students to sit for A/L exam without undue fears The Department of Examinations has assured that the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) question papers scheduled for tomorrow (14) have not been leaked in any way and that tomorrow's examination will proceed as planned.10h agoNo question paper leak; Exams Dept urges students to sit for A/L exam without undue fears The Department of Examinations has assured that the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) question papers scheduled for tomorrow (14) have not been leaked in any way and that tomorrow's examination will proceed as planned.10h agoGovt and Catholic Church discuss issues affecting government-run Catholic schoolsA discussion with representatives of the Catholic Church was held at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (13), co-chaired by Minister of Science and Technology Chrishantha Abeysena and Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. 11h agoGovt and Catholic Church discuss issues affecting government-run Catholic schoolsA discussion with representatives of the Catholic Church was held at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (13), co-chaired by Minister of Science and Technology Chrishantha Abeysena and Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. 11h agoFive killed while defusing explosive device in Russian-controlled Sevastopol, governor saysFive people were killed while trying to defuse an explosive device in Sevastopol, the largest city in Russian-controlled Crimea, regional governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said on Thursday.11h agoFive killed while defusing explosive device in Russian-controlled Sevastopol, governor saysFive people were killed while trying to defuse an explosive device in Sevastopol, the largest city in Russian-controlled Crimea, regional governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said on Thursday.11h agoIsrael links Lebanon withdrawal to Hezbollah disarmament after US rebuke over ‘indefinite’ presenceIsrael won't withdraw from southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, the defence minister said on Thursday, qualifying remarks he made a day earlier that had suggested Israeli forces would occupy the territory indefinitely and drew U.S. criticism.11h agoIsrael links Lebanon withdrawal to Hezbollah disarmament after US rebuke over ‘indefinite’ presenceIsrael won't withdraw from southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, the defence minister said on Thursday, qualifying remarks he made a day earlier that had suggested Israeli forces would occupy the territory indefinitely and drew U.S. criticism.11h agoMore than 1,000 foreign nationals arrested for cybercrime and financial fraud this year: Sri Lanka PoliceSri Lanka Police have arrested a total of 1,093 foreign nationals so far this year in connection with investigations into cybercrimes and financial fraud carried out in Sri Lanka, Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler said. 12h agoMore than 1,000 foreign nationals arrested for cybercrime and financial fraud this year: Sri Lanka PoliceSri Lanka Police have arrested a total of 1,093 foreign nationals so far this year in connection with investigations into cybercrimes and financial fraud carried out in Sri Lanka, Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler said. 12h agoNEWS ALERTTrain services disrupted on Main Line All train services operating on the Main Line have been delayed due to a train breaking down. 12h agoNEWS ALERTTrain services disrupted on Main Line All train services operating on the Main Line have been delayed due to a train breaking down. 12h agoProbe launched after 6 packets of tomorrow’s A/L Physics question paper found at Ambalantota Exam CentreThe Ministry of Education has launched an investigation after six packets containing the first question paper of the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Physics examination, scheduled to be held tomorrow (14), were found at an A/L examination centre in Ambalantota today (13). 13h agoProbe launched after 6 packets of tomorrow’s A/L Physics question paper found at Ambalantota Exam CentreThe Ministry of Education has launched an investigation after six packets containing the first question paper of the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Physics examination, scheduled to be held tomorrow (14), were found at an A/L examination centre in Ambalantota today (13). 13h agoFour-year-old girl assaulted and abandoned on roadside in WattegamaSri Lanka Police said that a four-year-old girl was found brutally assaulted and abandoned at a deserted location along Yatirawana Road in Wattegama today (13).13h agoFour-year-old girl assaulted and abandoned on roadside in WattegamaSri Lanka Police said that a four-year-old girl was found brutally assaulted and abandoned at a deserted location along Yatirawana Road in Wattegama today (13).13h agoSri Lanka Police to take strict action against motorcycles with illegal modificationsSri Lanka Police traffic officers have been instructed to take strict legal action against motorcycles fitted with illegal modifications, changes to the sounds emitted or other alterations to their original design, as well as against unregistered motorcycles with engine capacities13h agoSri Lanka Police to take strict action against motorcycles with illegal modificationsSri Lanka Police traffic officers have been instructed to take strict legal action against motorcycles fitted with illegal modifications, changes to the sounds emitted or other alterations to their original design, as well as against unregistered motorcycles with engine capacities13h agoWarm weather advisory issued for several districtsA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa, Batticaloa, Ampara, and Manaragala districts.14h agoWarm weather advisory issued for several districtsA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa, Batticaloa, Ampara, and Manaragala districts.14h ago"Worse than fake news is fake intelligence": Araghchi slams Trump's "total control" remark over HormuzIranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Thursday hit back at US President Donald Trump's claim that Washington has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the US of repeated intelligence failures... 15h ago"Worse than fake news is fake intelligence": Araghchi slams Trump's "total control" remark over HormuzIranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Thursday hit back at US President Donald Trump's claim that Washington has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the US of repeated intelligence failures... 15h agoSri Lanka–Japan Friendship Association pledges continued support to Sri LankaA delegation led by Inoue Naoki, President of the Sri Lanka–Japan Friendship Association has met with Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat. 15h agoSri Lanka–Japan Friendship Association pledges continued support to Sri LankaA delegation led by Inoue Naoki, President of the Sri Lanka–Japan Friendship Association has met with Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat. 15h ago1,693 killed in road accidents so far this year - PoliceA total of 1,693 individuals have lost their lives in fatal road accidents reported across Sri Lanka so far this year, according to Sri Lanka Police.15h ago1,693 killed in road accidents so far this year - PoliceA total of 1,693 individuals have lost their lives in fatal road accidents reported across Sri Lanka so far this year, according to Sri Lanka Police.15h agoInterpol Red Notices issued for 93 Sri Lankan suspects hiding overseasSri Lanka Police says that Red Notices have been issued through Interpol to apprehend and bring back 93 wanted suspects hiding overseas in connection with crimes committed in Sri Lanka. 16h agoInterpol Red Notices issued for 93 Sri Lankan suspects hiding overseasSri Lanka Police says that Red Notices have been issued through Interpol to apprehend and bring back 93 wanted suspects hiding overseas in connection with crimes committed in Sri Lanka. 16h agoPM calls for education reforms beyond examination-centred systemPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has called for Sri Lanka’s education and assessment systems to be modernized, with greater emphasis on skills, creativity, experiential learning and the overall development of students.16h agoPM calls for education reforms beyond examination-centred systemPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has called for Sri Lanka’s education and assessment systems to be modernized, with greater emphasis on skills, creativity, experiential learning and the overall development of students.16h agoTamil Nadu Fisheries Minister to visit Delhi over fishermen arrests by Sri Lankan NavyAmid the arrest of nine fishermen from Rameswaram by the Sri Lankan Navy, Tamil Nadu Fisheries Minister Srinath on Thursday said that he will visit Delhi next week to take up the issue with the Union Minister of External Affairs, S Jaishankar, and the Union Minister of Fisheries,17h agoTamil Nadu Fisheries Minister to visit Delhi over fishermen arrests by Sri Lankan NavyAmid the arrest of nine fishermen from Rameswaram by the Sri Lankan Navy, Tamil Nadu Fisheries Minister Srinath on Thursday said that he will visit Delhi next week to take up the issue with the Union Minister of External Affairs, S Jaishankar, and the Union Minister of Fisheries,17h agoSuspect arrested over alleged Rs. 25 million housing construction scamA man has been arrested by the Mirihana Special Investigations Unit for allegedly defrauding large sums of money from individuals by claiming through social media that he provided house construction services.17h agoSuspect arrested over alleged Rs. 25 million housing construction scamA man has been arrested by the Mirihana Special Investigations Unit for allegedly defrauding large sums of money from individuals by claiming through social media that he provided house construction services.17h ago