Two traders fined Rs. 300,000 for selling rice above controlled pricesTwo traders in Wellawaya have been fined a total of Rs. 300,000 by the Wellawaya Magistrate’s Court for selling rice above the stipulated maximum retail prices, according to the Consumer Affairs Authority.2m agoTyphoon Dolphin set to hit China's east coast, triggering flood warningsTyphoon Dolphin is set to make landfall on China's east coast on Sunday, bringing torrential rain and powerful winds, as authorities brace for flooding and landslides across a broad swathe of eastern China. 25m agoSri Lanka’s worker remittances surpass US$5 billion in first seven monthsRemittances sent by Sri Lankan migrant workers exceeded US$5 billion during the first seven months of the year, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).25m agoSri Lanka’s worker remittances surpass US$5 billion in first seven monthsRemittances sent by Sri Lankan migrant workers exceeded US$5 billion during the first seven months of the year, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).25m agoRainy weather expected to ease after August 15The rainy weather conditions currently affecting the southwestern parts of the island are expected to gradually ease after August 15, according to the Department of Meteorology.32m agoRainy weather expected to ease after August 15The rainy weather conditions currently affecting the southwestern parts of the island are expected to gradually ease after August 15, according to the Department of Meteorology.32m agoHuman Rights Commission to summon officials over prison unrestsThe Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has decided to summon the heads of all relevant institutions for a discussion on the recent unrest reported at several prisons.38m agoHuman Rights Commission to summon officials over prison unrestsThe Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has decided to summon the heads of all relevant institutions for a discussion on the recent unrest reported at several prisons.38m agoMahinda Samarasinghe rules out return to active politicsThe Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters have commended former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the United States Mahinda Samarasinghe for his outstanding service as a diplomat.1h agoMahinda Samarasinghe rules out return to active politicsThe Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters have commended former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the United States Mahinda Samarasinghe for his outstanding service as a diplomat.1h agoSaudi authorities extinguish Jizan Aramco fire, Houthis claim responsibilitySaudi Arabia said Sunday that firefighting teams extinguished a fire that broke out at a Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) facility in Jizan, with the Yemeni Houthis claiming responsibility for attacking the site.1h agoSaudi authorities extinguish Jizan Aramco fire, Houthis claim responsibilitySaudi Arabia said Sunday that firefighting teams extinguished a fire that broke out at a Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) facility in Jizan, with the Yemeni Houthis claiming responsibility for attacking the site.1h agoDerana-Signal Colombo International Kite Festival beginsSri Lanka’s first and only international kite festival, the ‘Derana- Signal Colombo International Kite Festival,’ commenced today (09) at 1.00 p.m. at the Galle Face Green in Colombo.1h agoDerana-Signal Colombo International Kite Festival beginsSri Lanka’s first and only international kite festival, the ‘Derana- Signal Colombo International Kite Festival,’ commenced today (09) at 1.00 p.m. at the Galle Face Green in Colombo.1h agoIndia hands over another consignment of Bailey bridges to Sri LankaIndia has handed over a third consignment of Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka to support the reconstruction of rural roads severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, officials said.1h agoIndia hands over another consignment of Bailey bridges to Sri LankaIndia has handed over a third consignment of Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka to support the reconstruction of rural roads severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, officials said.1h agoWeather advisory issued for strong windsThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds for the sea areas off the coasts extending from North-central, Northwestern, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces and Trincomalee district. 1h agoWeather advisory issued for strong windsThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds for the sea areas off the coasts extending from North-central, Northwestern, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces and Trincomalee district. 1h agoH-1B workers could lose 60-day lifeline under new US immigration planThe United States is considering ending a provision that gives certain foreign workers up to 60 days to find a new job after losing their employment. 2h agoH-1B workers could lose 60-day lifeline under new US immigration planThe United States is considering ending a provision that gives certain foreign workers up to 60 days to find a new job after losing their employment. 2h agoSri Lanka’s Dengue cases near 90,000 mark, 65 deaths reportedSri Lanka’s dengue cases are nearing the 90,000 mark, with the latest data released by the National Dengue Control Unit today (09) showing that the total number of cases has risen to 89,395. 3h agoSri Lanka’s Dengue cases near 90,000 mark, 65 deaths reportedSri Lanka’s dengue cases are nearing the 90,000 mark, with the latest data released by the National Dengue Control Unit today (09) showing that the total number of cases has risen to 89,395. 3h agoTunisian tourist found dead after being swept away while surfing in WeligamaA 21-year-old Tunisian national who went missing after being caught in a strong current while surfing off the Weligama coast has been found dead. 3h agoTunisian tourist found dead after being swept away while surfing in WeligamaA 21-year-old Tunisian national who went missing after being caught in a strong current while surfing off the Weligama coast has been found dead. 3h agoGrama Niladhari Officers to launch 'sick leave' campaign from tomorrowGrama Niladhari Officers have decided not to report for duty islandwide tomorrow (10) and the following day (11), by reporting sick leave, citing the failure of authorities to increase their travel allowance and several other demands. 4h agoGrama Niladhari Officers to launch 'sick leave' campaign from tomorrowGrama Niladhari Officers have decided not to report for duty islandwide tomorrow (10) and the following day (11), by reporting sick leave, citing the failure of authorities to increase their travel allowance and several other demands. 4h agoFour killed in helicopter crash in Rio de JaneiroFour people were killed in a helicopter crash on Saturday (August 8, 2026) in Rio de Janeiro, including three Colombian tourists from the same family, the country's consul told AFP. 4h agoFour killed in helicopter crash in Rio de JaneiroFour people were killed in a helicopter crash on Saturday (August 8, 2026) in Rio de Janeiro, including three Colombian tourists from the same family, the country's consul told AFP. 4h ago22-year-old motorcyclist dies in Giriulla road accidentA 22-year-old motorcyclist has died in a road accident in the Pahala Katugampala area of Giriulla. 4h ago22-year-old motorcyclist dies in Giriulla road accidentA 22-year-old motorcyclist has died in a road accident in the Pahala Katugampala area of Giriulla. 4h agoOver 430 arrested in islandwide crime and drug prevention operationsPolice say 437 suspects have been arrested during daily search operations launched island wide to apprehend individuals involved in criminal activities and drug-related offences. 5h agoOver 430 arrested in islandwide crime and drug prevention operationsPolice say 437 suspects have been arrested during daily search operations launched island wide to apprehend individuals involved in criminal activities and drug-related offences. 5h agoSuspect arrested for printing counterfeit currency notes in MirihanaA man has been arrested by the Western Province South Crime Division for allegedly printing counterfeit currency notes. 5h agoSuspect arrested for printing counterfeit currency notes in MirihanaA man has been arrested by the Western Province South Crime Division for allegedly printing counterfeit currency notes. 5h agoIran releases first video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei after reports of critical healthIran’s Mehr news agency has put out a fresh 12-second video clip of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, days after reports emerged claiming his health had taken a serious turn...7h agoIran releases first video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei after reports of critical healthIran’s Mehr news agency has put out a fresh 12-second video clip of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, days after reports emerged claiming his health had taken a serious turn...7h agoNEWS ALERTRed alert issued for strong winds, rough seas; Fishing community advised to avoid sea areasThe Department of Meteorology has issued a “Red” level advisory for strong winds and rough seas for sea areas extending from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota. 7h agoNEWS ALERTRed alert issued for strong winds, rough seas; Fishing community advised to avoid sea areasThe Department of Meteorology has issued a “Red” level advisory for strong winds and rough seas for sea areas extending from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota. 7h ago
