Public confidence in govt has been completely shattered – Dilith Leader of 'Sarvajana Balaya' and Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera stated that public confidence in the current government has completely eroded.26m agoNEWS ALERTSpecialist Dr. Chandika Epitakaduwa elected GMOA President The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) successfully conducted its 2026/27 Annual General Meeting, during which new office bearers were elected to lead the Association for the forthcoming term.1h agoSri Lankan man held with fake Canadian passport at Bengaluru airportA Sri Lankan national was detained at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru after allegedly attempting to travel to London using a forged Canadian passport and fake immigration documents. 2h agoSri Lankan man held with fake Canadian passport at Bengaluru airportA Sri Lankan national was detained at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru after allegedly attempting to travel to London using a forged Canadian passport and fake immigration documents. 2h agoUK says it will open new sponsorship routes for eligible refugeesBritain’s government said it will open safe, legal routes for eligible refugees, while also changing human rights laws to make it easier to deport people who are in the country illegally.2h agoUK says it will open new sponsorship routes for eligible refugeesBritain’s government said it will open safe, legal routes for eligible refugees, while also changing human rights laws to make it easier to deport people who are in the country illegally.2h agoUp to 6.76 million people could be affected by Venezuela earthquakes: IOMUp to 6.76 million people could be affected by the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24th June, according to initial estimates by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). 3h agoUp to 6.76 million people could be affected by Venezuela earthquakes: IOMUp to 6.76 million people could be affected by the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24th June, according to initial estimates by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). 3h agoTanker hit in Strait of Hormuz, UK maritime agency saysA tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unidentified projectile on Saturday, causing damage to the vessel's bridge, while all crew members remain safe, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. 4h agoTanker hit in Strait of Hormuz, UK maritime agency saysA tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unidentified projectile on Saturday, causing damage to the vessel's bridge, while all crew members remain safe, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. 4h agoSC completes first fully paperless oath-taking ceremony for attorneysThe Supreme Court has announced the successful completion of a fully paperless oath-taking ceremony for attorneys-at-law, marking a significant milestone in the digitalisation of Sri Lanka’s judicial system.5h agoSC completes first fully paperless oath-taking ceremony for attorneysThe Supreme Court has announced the successful completion of a fully paperless oath-taking ceremony for attorneys-at-law, marking a significant milestone in the digitalisation of Sri Lanka’s judicial system.5h agoPM reaffirms govt commitment to expanding equitable healthcare across the islandPrime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to expanding equitable healthcare across the island 5h agoPM reaffirms govt commitment to expanding equitable healthcare across the islandPrime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to expanding equitable healthcare across the island 5h agoIran says it struck US-linked targets in response to US attacksIran said it struck targets linked to U.S. forces in response to U.S. airstrikes on its southern coast, which it said violated the U.N. Charter and the war-ending memorandum between the two countries, according to a statement by its foreign ministry.6h agoIran says it struck US-linked targets in response to US attacksIran said it struck targets linked to U.S. forces in response to U.S. airstrikes on its southern coast, which it said violated the U.N. Charter and the war-ending memorandum between the two countries, according to a statement by its foreign ministry.6h agoSenior Asst. Secretary at Presidential Secretariat remandedA Senior Assistant Secretary attached to the Parliamentary and Cabinet Affairs Division of the Presidential Secretariat, arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) in connection with an investigation into the alleged preparation of a forged ...MORE.. 7h agoSenior Asst. Secretary at Presidential Secretariat remandedA Senior Assistant Secretary attached to the Parliamentary and Cabinet Affairs Division of the Presidential Secretariat, arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) in connection with an investigation into the alleged preparation of a forged ...MORE.. 7h agoSuresh Sallay transferred to Cardiology Unit of National Hospital – attorney Former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, has been transferred to the Cardiology Unit of the National Hospital of Colombo, according to his attorney.8h agoSuresh Sallay transferred to Cardiology Unit of National Hospital – attorney Former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, has been transferred to the Cardiology Unit of the National Hospital of Colombo, according to his attorney.8h agoDengue cases reach 50,459 in Sri Lanka as death toll hits 30Community Physician Specialist at the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU), Dr. Prashila Samaraweera stated that the total number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has exceeded 50,000. MORE..8h agoDengue cases reach 50,459 in Sri Lanka as death toll hits 30Community Physician Specialist at the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU), Dr. Prashila Samaraweera stated that the total number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has exceeded 50,000. MORE..8h agoPHI Union urges responsible plastic disposal as ‘Poson Dansals’ increaseA large number of dansals across the country have already been registered ahead of the upcoming Poson Poya holiday, Acting President of the Public Health Inspectors' Union of Sri Lanka Upul Rohana stated.9h agoPHI Union urges responsible plastic disposal as ‘Poson Dansals’ increaseA large number of dansals across the country have already been registered ahead of the upcoming Poson Poya holiday, Acting President of the Public Health Inspectors' Union of Sri Lanka Upul Rohana stated.9h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for rough sea conditions and strong winds for sea areas extending from Kalpitiya to Kankesanthurai via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil. MORE..10h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for rough sea conditions and strong winds for sea areas extending from Kalpitiya to Kankesanthurai via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil. MORE..10h agoGovt plans 20kg rice package for public servants under payment scheme – Minister The Government is preparing to introduce a programme to provide 20 kilograms of rice to public servants under a payment scheme, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe announced. 10h agoGovt plans 20kg rice package for public servants under payment scheme – Minister The Government is preparing to introduce a programme to provide 20 kilograms of rice to public servants under a payment scheme, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe announced. 10h agoSri Lanka ranked world's top trending wellness destination for 2026Sri Lanka has been recognised as the world's top trending wellness destination for 2026, according to the latest State of Retreats 2026 Report published by BookRetreats.com. 11h agoSri Lanka ranked world's top trending wellness destination for 2026Sri Lanka has been recognised as the world's top trending wellness destination for 2026, according to the latest State of Retreats 2026 Report published by BookRetreats.com. 11h ago Female suspect arrested over Rs. 2 mln foreign employment fraudA 41-year-old woman has been arrested by the Horana Special Crimes Investigation Unit for allegedly defrauding a victim of Rs. 2 million by falsely promising to secure foreign employment. MORE..12h ago Female suspect arrested over Rs. 2 mln foreign employment fraudA 41-year-old woman has been arrested by the Horana Special Crimes Investigation Unit for allegedly defrauding a victim of Rs. 2 million by falsely promising to secure foreign employment. MORE..12h agoTrump threatens 100% tariff on any country that imposes digital services taxU.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Friday a 100% tariff on all goods from any country that imposes a digital services tax on American companies, inflaming transatlantic trade tensions a day after European Union countries met Trump’s July 4 deadline to cut tariffs on U.S. goods. MORE..13h agoTrump threatens 100% tariff on any country that imposes digital services taxU.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Friday a 100% tariff on all goods from any country that imposes a digital services tax on American companies, inflaming transatlantic trade tensions a day after European Union countries met Trump’s July 4 deadline to cut tariffs on U.S. goods. MORE..13h agoNew 4.9 quake felt in Venezuela, days after major earthquakesA new earthquake struck off the northern coast of Venezuela on Friday afternoon, days after twin quakes flattened buildings and killed nearly 1,000 people. MORE..13h agoNew 4.9 quake felt in Venezuela, days after major earthquakesA new earthquake struck off the northern coast of Venezuela on Friday afternoon, days after twin quakes flattened buildings and killed nearly 1,000 people. MORE..13h agoIsrael, Lebanon sign initial agreement after US-mediated talksIsrael and Lebanon signed a framework agreement in Washington on Friday following several days of talks to secure an end to fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants, though both sides framed the deal as an initial step. MORE..14h agoIsrael, Lebanon sign initial agreement after US-mediated talksIsrael and Lebanon signed a framework agreement in Washington on Friday following several days of talks to secure an end to fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants, though both sides framed the deal as an initial step. MORE..14h ago