Warm weather alert issued for Eastern Province and six districtsThe Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an Amber Warm Weather Advisory for several areas, warning of increased heat stress during the daytime tomorrow (31).6m ago50 MOH areas remain at high risk for dengueA total of 50 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas across the country continue to remain in the high-risk category for dengue, the National Dengue Control Unit noted.12m agoIceland rejects EU membership plan in referendumIceland has voted against resuming talks on joining the European Union 13 years after they were broken off.24m agoIceland rejects EU membership plan in referendumIceland has voted against resuming talks on joining the European Union 13 years after they were broken off.24m agoAmber Advisory issued for high waves along several coastal areasThe Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an Amber Advisory for high waves in several sea areas around Sri Lanka. 29m agoAmber Advisory issued for high waves along several coastal areasThe Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an Amber Advisory for high waves in several sea areas around Sri Lanka. 29m agoNPP Pradeshiya Sabha member arrested in NelliadyA National People’s Power (NPP) member of the Vadamarachchi Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested by Nelliady Police.42m agoNPP Pradeshiya Sabha member arrested in NelliadyA National People’s Power (NPP) member of the Vadamarachchi Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested by Nelliady Police.42m agoRameshwaram fishermen begin indefinite strike demanding release of 18 held by Sri Lankan NavyFishermen in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, commenced an indefinite strike today (30), calling for the release of 18 Tamil Nadu fishermen detained by the Sri Lankan Navy and compensation for fishing boats that have been seized or damaged.59m agoRameshwaram fishermen begin indefinite strike demanding release of 18 held by Sri Lankan NavyFishermen in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, commenced an indefinite strike today (30), calling for the release of 18 Tamil Nadu fishermen detained by the Sri Lankan Navy and compensation for fishing boats that have been seized or damaged.59m agoGMOA, Dental Surgeons’ Association reject proposed 22nd AmendmentThe Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) and the Government Dental Surgeons’ Association (GDSA) have decided to jointly oppose the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.1h agoGMOA, Dental Surgeons’ Association reject proposed 22nd AmendmentThe Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) and the Government Dental Surgeons’ Association (GDSA) have decided to jointly oppose the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.1h agoGlobal demand for Sri Lankan agri products on the rise: Dy Minister Global demand for Sri Lankan agricultural products has increased significantly, according to the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship.1h agoGlobal demand for Sri Lankan agri products on the rise: Dy Minister Global demand for Sri Lankan agricultural products has increased significantly, according to the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship.1h agoOne killed, five injured in shooting in northern Switzerland A manhunt is under way after a 22-year-old woman was killed and five others injured in a shooting which reportedly took place at a rave in northern Switzerland. 2h agoOne killed, five injured in shooting in northern Switzerland A manhunt is under way after a 22-year-old woman was killed and five others injured in a shooting which reportedly took place at a rave in northern Switzerland. 2h agoNew conservation and tourism projects planned for HakgalaThe government has launched plans for a series of development projects at and around the Hakgala Botanical Garden aimed at boosting tourism while protecting the area’s sensitive mountain ecosystem.2h agoNew conservation and tourism projects planned for HakgalaThe government has launched plans for a series of development projects at and around the Hakgala Botanical Garden aimed at boosting tourism while protecting the area’s sensitive mountain ecosystem.2h agoIntelligence shared by Sri Lanka leads to arrest of ‘Welle Saranga’Intelligence shared by Sri Lankan law enforcement agencies with Dubai security authorities has led to the arrest of a major Sri Lankan organized-crime figure, Gamage Saranga Pradeep, alias “Welle Saranga,” in Dubai.2h agoIntelligence shared by Sri Lanka leads to arrest of ‘Welle Saranga’Intelligence shared by Sri Lankan law enforcement agencies with Dubai security authorities has led to the arrest of a major Sri Lankan organized-crime figure, Gamage Saranga Pradeep, alias “Welle Saranga,” in Dubai.2h agoSevered human head found near riverbank in MoratumullaA severed human head has been found near a riverbank behind a carpentry workshop in Moratumulla this morning (30), police said.2h agoSevered human head found near riverbank in MoratumullaA severed human head has been found near a riverbank behind a carpentry workshop in Moratumulla this morning (30), police said.2h agoGovt not ready to implement new education reforms next year – CTUThe Ceylon Teachers' Union (CTU) claims that the government is not adequately prepared to implement the new education reforms scheduled to take effect next year. 2h agoGovt not ready to implement new education reforms next year – CTUThe Ceylon Teachers' Union (CTU) claims that the government is not adequately prepared to implement the new education reforms scheduled to take effect next year. 2h agoNEWS ALERTPolice warn against loudspeaker use after 10pmSri Lanka Police has reiterated that the use of loudspeakers and other sound equipment is generally not permitted after 10.00 p.m., warning that excessive noise causing inconvenience to the general public could result in legal action.2h agoNEWS ALERTPolice warn against loudspeaker use after 10pmSri Lanka Police has reiterated that the use of loudspeakers and other sound equipment is generally not permitted after 10.00 p.m., warning that excessive noise causing inconvenience to the general public could result in legal action.2h agoIran's Khamenei urges Gulf rulers in written message to confront 'real enemy'Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged Muslim countries, particularly those in the Gulf, to unite against what he called their "real enemy" and said divisions among Muslims served the interests of their adversaries. 3h agoIran's Khamenei urges Gulf rulers in written message to confront 'real enemy'Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged Muslim countries, particularly those in the Gulf, to unite against what he called their "real enemy" and said divisions among Muslims served the interests of their adversaries. 3h agoCustoms-held vehicles left to deteriorate for years, audit revealsA large number of vehicles held by Sri Lanka Customs for up to eight years have deteriorated to the point of becoming unusable, an audit report has revealed. 3h agoCustoms-held vehicles left to deteriorate for years, audit revealsA large number of vehicles held by Sri Lanka Customs for up to eight years have deteriorated to the point of becoming unusable, an audit report has revealed. 3h agoNew barrier lake forms after landslide, Chinese state media reportsA new lake has formed in Tibet after a landslide occurred downstream of the existing barrier lake, Chinese state media says. 4h agoNew barrier lake forms after landslide, Chinese state media reportsA new lake has formed in Tibet after a landslide occurred downstream of the existing barrier lake, Chinese state media says. 4h agoFiling petitions for and against 22nd Amendment Bill to end tomorrowThe deadline for filing petitions challenging or supporting the 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill will end tomorrow (31). 4h agoFiling petitions for and against 22nd Amendment Bill to end tomorrowThe deadline for filing petitions challenging or supporting the 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill will end tomorrow (31). 4h agoGMOA accuses political forces of attempting to divide doctors and disrupt free healthcareThe Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has accused certain parties of attempting to create divisions among medical professionals, thereby plunging the medical service and Sri Lanka’s free healthcare system into a crisis. 4h agoGMOA accuses political forces of attempting to divide doctors and disrupt free healthcareThe Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has accused certain parties of attempting to create divisions among medical professionals, thereby plunging the medical service and Sri Lanka’s free healthcare system into a crisis. 4h ago17-year-old killed with sharp weapon in EheliyagodaA 17-year-old youth has been killed using a sharp weapon in the Nadurana area of Eheliyagoda. 4h ago17-year-old killed with sharp weapon in EheliyagodaA 17-year-old youth has been killed using a sharp weapon in the Nadurana area of Eheliyagoda. 4h ago
