Over 1,000 imported vehicles remain unclaimed at Hambantota PortAround 1,025 imported vehicles remain unclaimed at the Hambantota Port, with importers yet to complete the clearance process, according to Sri Lanka Customs. 10m agoDengue cases in Sri Lanka surpass 81,500 with death toll at 61The number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has risen to 81,511, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). 1h agoSouthern China drenched as Typhoon Noul makes landfallTyphoon Noul made landfall early on Sunday in southern China, bringing heavy rain and gale-force winds across Guangdong province and neighbouring Hong Kong, prompting the cancellation of flights at Hong Kong's international airport. 1h agoSouthern China drenched as Typhoon Noul makes landfallTyphoon Noul made landfall early on Sunday in southern China, bringing heavy rain and gale-force winds across Guangdong province and neighbouring Hong Kong, prompting the cancellation of flights at Hong Kong's international airport. 1h agoFour killed, including 4-year-old, in separate road accidents across Sri LankaFour people, including a four-year-old child, have been killed in separate road accidents reported across the island yesterday (25), Police said. 2h agoFour killed, including 4-year-old, in separate road accidents across Sri LankaFour people, including a four-year-old child, have been killed in separate road accidents reported across the island yesterday (25), Police said. 2h agoIran says Ukrainian attack on vessel in Caspian Sea killed sailorIran's Foreign Ministry condemned on Saturday a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, saying it resulted in an explosion that killed one sailor and injured another. 2h agoIran says Ukrainian attack on vessel in Caspian Sea killed sailorIran's Foreign Ministry condemned on Saturday a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, saying it resulted in an explosion that killed one sailor and injured another. 2h agoNEWS ALERTCanadian national arrested with over 20kg of hashish at BIAA Canadian national has been arrested by Sri Lanka Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) earlier today (26) while attempting to smuggle a stock of ‘hashish’ into the country. 2h agoNEWS ALERTCanadian national arrested with over 20kg of hashish at BIAA Canadian national has been arrested by Sri Lanka Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) earlier today (26) while attempting to smuggle a stock of ‘hashish’ into the country. 2h agoTwo suspects arrested over Bellanwila shooting incidentPolice have arrested two suspects in connection with the shooting incident that took place in the Bellanwila area last night (25). 3h agoTwo suspects arrested over Bellanwila shooting incidentPolice have arrested two suspects in connection with the shooting incident that took place in the Bellanwila area last night (25). 3h agoPolice identify Islamist as suspect in Berlin Pride attack, seeking his arrestA suspected perpetrator of the apparent car attack on Pride celebrations in Berlin on Saturday night has been identified as a member of the city's "Islamist scene" but he has not yet been arrested, a spokesman for Berlin police said on Sunday. 4h agoPolice identify Islamist as suspect in Berlin Pride attack, seeking his arrestA suspected perpetrator of the apparent car attack on Pride celebrations in Berlin on Saturday night has been identified as a member of the city's "Islamist scene" but he has not yet been arrested, a spokesman for Berlin police said on Sunday. 4h agoMalaysian national arrested with illegal cigarette haul in ColomboA Malaysian national has been arrested by police for possessing a large consignment of illegal cigarettes in Colombo. 4h agoMalaysian national arrested with illegal cigarette haul in ColomboA Malaysian national has been arrested by police for possessing a large consignment of illegal cigarettes in Colombo. 4h ago Britain would be target if it supports US in war, Iran's Revolutionary Guards sayA spokesperson for Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday that Britain would become a "definite and legitimate target" if it supported the U.S. in any war with Tehran, according to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB. 4h ago Britain would be target if it supports US in war, Iran's Revolutionary Guards sayA spokesperson for Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday that Britain would become a "definite and legitimate target" if it supported the U.S. in any war with Tehran, according to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB. 4h agoSeveral spells of showers expected in parts of the islandSeveral spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (26), the Department of Meteorology said. 4h agoSeveral spells of showers expected in parts of the islandSeveral spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (26), the Department of Meteorology said. 4h agoVan slams into people gathered for Berlin’s LGBTQ+ event, killing 1 and injuring at least 16A van slammed into people gathered for Berlin’s famed LGBTQ+ event on Saturday night, killing one person, injuring at least 16 others and prompting police to call off the celebrations and a concert in the German capital hours after they had begun. 4h agoVan slams into people gathered for Berlin’s LGBTQ+ event, killing 1 and injuring at least 16A van slammed into people gathered for Berlin’s famed LGBTQ+ event on Saturday night, killing one person, injuring at least 16 others and prompting police to call off the celebrations and a concert in the German capital hours after they had begun. 4h agoNEWS ALERTFormer SLC President Upali Dharmadasa passes awayFormer President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Upali Dharmadasa, has passed away at the age of 71. 13h agoNEWS ALERTFormer SLC President Upali Dharmadasa passes awayFormer President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Upali Dharmadasa, has passed away at the age of 71. 13h agoPralhad Joshi appointed India’s Education Minister after Dharmendra Pradhan quitsIndia’s Union minister Pralhad Joshi has been given additional charge of the Ministry of Education, following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan amid protest over exam paper leaks.14h agoPralhad Joshi appointed India’s Education Minister after Dharmendra Pradhan quitsIndia’s Union minister Pralhad Joshi has been given additional charge of the Ministry of Education, following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan amid protest over exam paper leaks.14h agoUPDATENEWS ALERT55-year-old restaurant owner dies after being shot in BellanwilaUPDATE: A 55-year-old restaurant owner who sustained injuries in a shooting incident reported in the Bellanwila area tonight (25) has succumbed injuries while receiving treatment, police confirmed.14h agoUPDATENEWS ALERT55-year-old restaurant owner dies after being shot in BellanwilaUPDATE: A 55-year-old restaurant owner who sustained injuries in a shooting incident reported in the Bellanwila area tonight (25) has succumbed injuries while receiving treatment, police confirmed.14h agoNEWS ALERTIndia youth protesters agree to end protests after talks with governmentIndia’s youth protesters have agreed to end their demonstration, a spokesperson of the ‘Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)’ movement told reporters after talks with the government on Saturday.17h agoNEWS ALERTIndia youth protesters agree to end protests after talks with governmentIndia’s youth protesters have agreed to end their demonstration, a spokesperson of the ‘Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)’ movement told reporters after talks with the government on Saturday.17h ago2 Sri Lankan fishermen rescued off Bangladesh after ‘drifting at sea for 36 days’Two Sri Lankan fishermen were rescued alive from the Bay of Bengal by a group of fishermen from Moheshkhali upazila in Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh after reportedly drifting at sea for 36 days.18h ago2 Sri Lankan fishermen rescued off Bangladesh after ‘drifting at sea for 36 days’Two Sri Lankan fishermen were rescued alive from the Bay of Bengal by a group of fishermen from Moheshkhali upazila in Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh after reportedly drifting at sea for 36 days.18h agoChina evacuates 20,000 people as Typhoon Noul nearsThe authorities have evacuated more than 20,000 people and suspended railway services in southern China as the approaching Typhoon Noul threatens torrential rain and gale-force winds, according to state media outlets.19h agoChina evacuates 20,000 people as Typhoon Noul nearsThe authorities have evacuated more than 20,000 people and suspended railway services in southern China as the approaching Typhoon Noul threatens torrential rain and gale-force winds, according to state media outlets.19h agoPresident revises guidelines for appointment of President’s CounselThe Government of Sri Lanka has issued a Gazette Extraordinary revising the guidelines governing the appointment of President’s Counsel (PC).20h agoPresident revises guidelines for appointment of President’s CounselThe Government of Sri Lanka has issued a Gazette Extraordinary revising the guidelines governing the appointment of President’s Counsel (PC).20h agoNEWS ALERTIndian Education Minister resigns amid student protestsIndian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has sent his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. 21h agoNEWS ALERTIndian Education Minister resigns amid student protestsIndian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has sent his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. 21h ago
