Advisory issued for high waves in sea areas around island The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for high waves in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Galle, Matara and Hambantota.43m agoFirst digital ID to be issued by year-end; all vehicle fines to be paid exclusively online from Sept.President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed officials to focus on establishing the Information Technology Service as an All-Island Service capable of making a significant contribution to the Government’s digital transformation process.1h agoElderly giraffe dies at Dehiwala Zoo An elderly female giraffe at the Dehiwala National Zoological Gardens has died, according to the Director General of the National Zoological Gardens, Dr. R. C. Rajapaksa.1h agoElderly giraffe dies at Dehiwala Zoo An elderly female giraffe at the Dehiwala National Zoological Gardens has died, according to the Director General of the National Zoological Gardens, Dr. R. C. Rajapaksa.1h agoBus-truck head-on collision kills at least 21 in BrazilAt least 21 people died and four others were injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck in the BR-373 highway in Brazil's southern state of Parana, the road operator said on Wednesday in an X post.1h agoBus-truck head-on collision kills at least 21 in BrazilAt least 21 people died and four others were injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck in the BR-373 highway in Brazil's southern state of Parana, the road operator said on Wednesday in an X post.1h agoWarm weather advisory issued for parts of the countryA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Eastern and North Central provinces, and Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu and Monaragala districts.2h agoWarm weather advisory issued for parts of the countryA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Eastern and North Central provinces, and Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu and Monaragala districts.2h agoIran weighs strikes on US military targets in Europe if war escalates: ReportIran has considered striking US military assets in Europe if US President Donald Trump escalates the war, as Tehran weighs options to expand the conflict beyond the Middle East, the Financial Times reported Wednesday. 2h agoIran weighs strikes on US military targets in Europe if war escalates: ReportIran has considered striking US military assets in Europe if US President Donald Trump escalates the war, as Tehran weighs options to expand the conflict beyond the Middle East, the Financial Times reported Wednesday. 2h agoCAA raids shop selling substandard vehicle spare parts and lubricants The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has seized a stock of substandard vehicle spare parts and lubricating oil worth nearly Rs. 5 million during a raid on a shop in the Pasal Mawatha area along the Kadawatha-Ganemulla Road.2h agoCAA raids shop selling substandard vehicle spare parts and lubricants The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has seized a stock of substandard vehicle spare parts and lubricating oil worth nearly Rs. 5 million during a raid on a shop in the Pasal Mawatha area along the Kadawatha-Ganemulla Road.2h agoPHI’s union considers island-wide strike over transfer of officerThe Public Health Inspectors’ (PHI) Union of Sri Lanka is considering launching an island-wide strike action. 2h agoPHI’s union considers island-wide strike over transfer of officerThe Public Health Inspectors’ (PHI) Union of Sri Lanka is considering launching an island-wide strike action. 2h agoAwareness programme held on digital signature and paperless customs declaration systemAn awareness programme on the “Digital Signature and Paperless Customs Declaration System”, organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, was held yesterday morning (18) at the Chamber’s auditorium.3h agoAwareness programme held on digital signature and paperless customs declaration systemAn awareness programme on the “Digital Signature and Paperless Customs Declaration System”, organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, was held yesterday morning (18) at the Chamber’s auditorium.3h agoBook publishers warn taxes are driving authors and publishers out of industryThe Sri Lanka Book Publishers’ Association has warned that taxes imposed on printed books are placing growing pressure on the publishing industry, with an estimated 50% to 60% of authors turning to other occupations over the past three years.4h agoBook publishers warn taxes are driving authors and publishers out of industryThe Sri Lanka Book Publishers’ Association has warned that taxes imposed on printed books are placing growing pressure on the publishing industry, with an estimated 50% to 60% of authors turning to other occupations over the past three years.4h agoIran's armed forces warn Gulf countries against assisting US militaryIran's armed forces on Wednesday (Aug 19) warned Gulf countries against assisting the United States military, saying it would be tantamount to joining American military operations.5h agoIran's armed forces warn Gulf countries against assisting US militaryIran's armed forces on Wednesday (Aug 19) warned Gulf countries against assisting the United States military, saying it would be tantamount to joining American military operations.5h agoHealth Ministry warns of heat-related health risks amid extreme temperaturesThe Ministry of Health has warned that prolonged exposure to direct sunlight amid the prevailing hot weather conditions could lead to a range of heat-related illnesses and, in severe cases, even death.5h agoHealth Ministry warns of heat-related health risks amid extreme temperaturesThe Ministry of Health has warned that prolonged exposure to direct sunlight amid the prevailing hot weather conditions could lead to a range of heat-related illnesses and, in severe cases, even death.5h agoAnother petition filed challenging 22nd Amendment Civil society organisation Bahujana Balaya has filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which has been presented to Parliament.6h agoAnother petition filed challenging 22nd Amendment Civil society organisation Bahujana Balaya has filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which has been presented to Parliament.6h agoAir Vice Marshal Padman De Costa appointed SLAF Deputy Chief of StaffAir Vice Marshal Padman De Costa has been appointed Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), with effect from August 18, 2026.6h agoAir Vice Marshal Padman De Costa appointed SLAF Deputy Chief of StaffAir Vice Marshal Padman De Costa has been appointed Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), with effect from August 18, 2026.6h ago28 vehicles suspended from service following Talawakelle inspectionA total of 28 vehicles operating in the Talawakelle area have been temporarily suspended from service after being found to be unroadworthy during an inspection, Nuwara Eliya District Chief Motor Vehicle Inspector Jaliya Bandara stated. 7h ago28 vehicles suspended from service following Talawakelle inspectionA total of 28 vehicles operating in the Talawakelle area have been temporarily suspended from service after being found to be unroadworthy during an inspection, Nuwara Eliya District Chief Motor Vehicle Inspector Jaliya Bandara stated. 7h agoAt least nine killed in hotel fire in India's KolkataAt least nine people were killed, including a child, in a fire at a hotel in India's eastern city of Kolkata on Wednesday, local police said.7h agoAt least nine killed in hotel fire in India's KolkataAt least nine people were killed, including a child, in a fire at a hotel in India's eastern city of Kolkata on Wednesday, local police said.7h agoSri Lanka Bar Association to brief MPs on 22nd Constitutional AmendmentThe Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) is scheduled to visit Parliament tomorrow (20) to brief Members of Parliament on the proposed 22nd Constitutional Amendment.7h agoSri Lanka Bar Association to brief MPs on 22nd Constitutional AmendmentThe Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) is scheduled to visit Parliament tomorrow (20) to brief Members of Parliament on the proposed 22nd Constitutional Amendment.7h agoAmber advisory issued for strong winds and rough seasAn Amber advisory has been issued for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankesanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar, and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.8h agoAmber advisory issued for strong winds and rough seasAn Amber advisory has been issued for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankesanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar, and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.8h agoPolice to strictly enforce seatbelt rule on expressways from September 19Wearing seatbelts will be mandatory for all passengers travelling in vehicles on expressways from September 19, with police warning that the requirement will be strictly enforced.8h agoPolice to strictly enforce seatbelt rule on expressways from September 19Wearing seatbelts will be mandatory for all passengers travelling in vehicles on expressways from September 19, with police warning that the requirement will be strictly enforced.8h agoUPDATEAnti-Corruption Amendment Bill presented in ParliamentPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has today (19) presented the amended Anti-Corruption Bill to Parliament for approval, with the aim of strengthening the prevention of corruption, investigations and prosecutions in Sri Lanka, while ensuring transparency, accountability and8h agoUPDATEAnti-Corruption Amendment Bill presented in ParliamentPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has today (19) presented the amended Anti-Corruption Bill to Parliament for approval, with the aim of strengthening the prevention of corruption, investigations and prosecutions in Sri Lanka, while ensuring transparency, accountability and8h ago
