Weather advisory issued for strong windsAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds for the Central, Northern, North-Central and North-Western provinces and Ratnapura, Hambantota and Trincomalee districts. 20m agoRevised bus fares announcedThe revised fares were officially announced today by the National Transport Commission (NTC) in a special notice, following the recent Cabinet approval. 1h ago40 killed, 8 injured after bus falls into ditch in southwest PakistanAn overcrowded passenger bus plunged from a highway into a rocky ravine in southwestern Pakistan early Friday, killing 40 people and injuring eight others, officials said.1h ago40 killed, 8 injured after bus falls into ditch in southwest PakistanAn overcrowded passenger bus plunged from a highway into a rocky ravine in southwestern Pakistan early Friday, killing 40 people and injuring eight others, officials said.1h agoMinister Lalkantha says major share of tax revenue allocated to farming sectorThe Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, K.D. Lalkantha, states that a significant portion of the country’s tax revenue is spent on the farming community.2h agoMinister Lalkantha says major share of tax revenue allocated to farming sectorThe Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, K.D. Lalkantha, states that a significant portion of the country’s tax revenue is spent on the farming community.2h agoAdditional areas in Colombo to experience 12-hour water cut tomorrowThe National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that several additional areas in Colombo will experience a 12-hour water cut tomorrow (04).2h agoAdditional areas in Colombo to experience 12-hour water cut tomorrowThe National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that several additional areas in Colombo will experience a 12-hour water cut tomorrow (04).2h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas for the sea areas extending from Kankesanturai to Kalpitiya via Mannar and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.3h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas for the sea areas extending from Kankesanturai to Kalpitiya via Mannar and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.3h agoDengue cases surpass 57,000 as another 1,253 infections reported in 24 hoursThe National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) has announced that the number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has exceeded 57,000.3h agoDengue cases surpass 57,000 as another 1,253 infections reported in 24 hoursThe National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) has announced that the number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has exceeded 57,000.3h agoUPDATEFormer Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda arrested Former Navy Commander, Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda, was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) 3h agoUPDATEFormer Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda arrested Former Navy Commander, Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda, was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) 3h ago23-year-old arrested over alleged Rs. 4.3 mln online scamA 23-year-old youth has been arrested in connection with an alleged online financial scam in which a victim was defrauded of Rs. 4,386,219, police said.4h ago23-year-old arrested over alleged Rs. 4.3 mln online scamA 23-year-old youth has been arrested in connection with an alleged online financial scam in which a victim was defrauded of Rs. 4,386,219, police said.4h agoA9 road closed at Rambewa Junction due to farmers’ protestThe A9 road has been closed at the Rambewa junction due to a farmers’ protest, said Ada Derana reporter. 4h agoA9 road closed at Rambewa Junction due to farmers’ protestThe A9 road has been closed at the Rambewa junction due to a farmers’ protest, said Ada Derana reporter. 4h agoDengue hyper-epidemic still not under control, PHI Union saysThe Public Health Inspectors’ (PHI) Union of Sri Lanka states that the dengue hyper-epidemic situation has not yet been brought under control.4h agoDengue hyper-epidemic still not under control, PHI Union saysThe Public Health Inspectors’ (PHI) Union of Sri Lanka states that the dengue hyper-epidemic situation has not yet been brought under control.4h agoYoshitha Rajapaksa’s bid to drop conspiracy charge rejected by Appeals CourtThe Court of Appeal today dismissed a revision petition filed by Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, which sought a ruling that the charge of “conspiracy” in a case filed against him by the Attorney General 4h agoYoshitha Rajapaksa’s bid to drop conspiracy charge rejected by Appeals CourtThe Court of Appeal today dismissed a revision petition filed by Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, which sought a ruling that the charge of “conspiracy” in a case filed against him by the Attorney General 4h agoTibetan man dies after setting himself on fire near UN headquarters, activists sayPolice in New York City said on Thursday a man died from severe burns near the United Nations headquarters, and activists and a media outlet of exiled Tibetans identified him as a Tibetan who set himself on fire in an appeal for independence.5h agoTibetan man dies after setting himself on fire near UN headquarters, activists sayPolice in New York City said on Thursday a man died from severe burns near the United Nations headquarters, and activists and a media outlet of exiled Tibetans identified him as a Tibetan who set himself on fire in an appeal for independence.5h agoRakitha Rajapakshe, Charith Abeysinghe and another produced before court Former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe’s son, Attorney-at-Law Rakitha Rajapakshe, former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Horana electorate organiser Charith Abeysinghe, and former Executive Director of Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka Limited 5h agoRakitha Rajapakshe, Charith Abeysinghe and another produced before court Former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe’s son, Attorney-at-Law Rakitha Rajapakshe, former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Horana electorate organiser Charith Abeysinghe, and former Executive Director of Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka Limited 5h agoNEWS ALERT12-hour water cut announced for Colombo and surrounding areas tomorrowA 12-hour water cut has been announced for Colombo and several surrounding areas from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. tomorrow (04). 7h agoNEWS ALERT12-hour water cut announced for Colombo and surrounding areas tomorrowA 12-hour water cut has been announced for Colombo and several surrounding areas from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. tomorrow (04). 7h agoSri Lanka named world's best island destination for 2026Sri Lanka has been ranked the world's best island destination to visit in 2026, according to the latest rankings released by international travel publication Big 7 Travel.8h agoSri Lanka named world's best island destination for 2026Sri Lanka has been ranked the world's best island destination to visit in 2026, according to the latest rankings released by international travel publication Big 7 Travel.8h agoShowers and strong winds expected across parts of Sri Lanka todaySeveral spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (03), the Department of Meteorology stated.8h agoShowers and strong winds expected across parts of Sri Lanka todaySeveral spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (03), the Department of Meteorology stated.8h agoNEWS ALERTVenezuela earthquake survivor pulled out alive after eight daysA man has been rescued alive after being trapped for eight days in the rubble of a building that collapsed after twin earthquakes in Venezuela.10h agoNEWS ALERTVenezuela earthquake survivor pulled out alive after eight daysA man has been rescued alive after being trapped for eight days in the rubble of a building that collapsed after twin earthquakes in Venezuela.10h agoPetition against MP Archchuna fixed for hearingThe Court of Appeal has ordered that a petition filed seeking an order to revoke the parliamentary membership of Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna be taken up for hearing on August 31.16h agoPetition against MP Archchuna fixed for hearingThe Court of Appeal has ordered that a petition filed seeking an order to revoke the parliamentary membership of Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna be taken up for hearing on August 31.16h agoDamascus cafe blast kills 5, wounds 16, Syrian state news agency saysA bomb blast at a crowded cafe in central Damascus killed at least five people and wounded 16 others on Thursday, Syrian state media reported.17h agoDamascus cafe blast kills 5, wounds 16, Syrian state news agency saysA bomb blast at a crowded cafe in central Damascus killed at least five people and wounded 16 others on Thursday, Syrian state media reported.17h ago
