Dry weather in Sri Lanka affects over 169,000 people across 10 districtsThe Disaster Management Centre (DMC) stated that 169,071 individuals from 51,959 families have been affected by the ongoing El Niño weather pattern impacting the island.7h agoSmoke seen near Riyadh airport after air raid alerts in Saudi capitalA column of black smoke has been seen near Riyadh's international airport hours after air raid alerts were issued in the Saudi capital.8h agoSri Lanka’s dengue-related deaths climb to 75 with over 98,000 casesThe number of dengue-related deaths recorded in Sri Lanka so far this year has risen to 75.10h agoSri Lanka’s dengue-related deaths climb to 75 with over 98,000 casesThe number of dengue-related deaths recorded in Sri Lanka so far this year has risen to 75.10h agoShowery weather to increase in parts of the island from today: Met DeptThe Meteorology Department says showery weather in the South-western parts of the island is likely to increase during the next few days, starting from today (19).11h agoShowery weather to increase in parts of the island from today: Met DeptThe Meteorology Department says showery weather in the South-western parts of the island is likely to increase during the next few days, starting from today (19).11h agoUPDATETwo bodies recovered after 4 reported missing while bathing in Maha OyaUPDATE: The bodies of two of the four missing persons, swept away while bathing in the Ma Oya at Badalgama, have been recovered, according to police.13h agoUPDATETwo bodies recovered after 4 reported missing while bathing in Maha OyaUPDATE: The bodies of two of the four missing persons, swept away while bathing in the Ma Oya at Badalgama, have been recovered, according to police.13h agoGovt urged to pursue urgent diplomatic intervention at ‘highest level’ to help Anojan SivarasaSri Lanka’s former foreign minister Ali Sabry has expressed deep concern regarding the reported escalation of Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa’s five-year prison sentence to a death sentence in Saudi Arabia. 14h agoGovt urged to pursue urgent diplomatic intervention at ‘highest level’ to help Anojan SivarasaSri Lanka’s former foreign minister Ali Sabry has expressed deep concern regarding the reported escalation of Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa’s five-year prison sentence to a death sentence in Saudi Arabia. 14h agoNEWS ALERTCID requests Interpol ‘Blue Notice’ on ex-Minister Basil RajapaksaSri Lanka Police said that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has requested Interpol for the issuance of ‘Blue Notice’ for the arrest of former Minister Basil Rajapaksa in connection with three allegations. 15h agoNEWS ALERTCID requests Interpol ‘Blue Notice’ on ex-Minister Basil RajapaksaSri Lanka Police said that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has requested Interpol for the issuance of ‘Blue Notice’ for the arrest of former Minister Basil Rajapaksa in connection with three allegations. 15h agoNEWS ALERTDMT introduces new WhatsApp number for motor traffic complaintsA new WhatsApp number has been introduced by the Commissioner General of Motor Traffic to enable the public to submit written complaints regarding issues encountered during the registration of motor vehicles and inconveniences caused to the public by vehicles.15h agoNEWS ALERTDMT introduces new WhatsApp number for motor traffic complaintsA new WhatsApp number has been introduced by the Commissioner General of Motor Traffic to enable the public to submit written complaints regarding issues encountered during the registration of motor vehicles and inconveniences caused to the public by vehicles.15h agoUPDATEPolice sergeant among two arrested over armed robbery at liquor storeSri Lanka Police said that two suspects have been arrested within an hour in connection with an armed robbery at a liquor store near Anuradhapura Junction in Trincomalee.16h agoUPDATEPolice sergeant among two arrested over armed robbery at liquor storeSri Lanka Police said that two suspects have been arrested within an hour in connection with an armed robbery at a liquor store near Anuradhapura Junction in Trincomalee.16h agoAdvance preparedness essential to control flooding caused by monsoon rains – PMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that development projects can deliver results to the people more quickly when the political authority and the public service work together towards a common, people-oriented objective.16h agoAdvance preparedness essential to control flooding caused by monsoon rains – PMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that development projects can deliver results to the people more quickly when the political authority and the public service work together towards a common, people-oriented objective.16h agoMan attacks and murders elder brother who was assaulting their mother A 37-year-old man was killed in an attack carried out by his younger brother using a sharp weapon in the Pethigamuwa Kanda area of Anguruwatota. 17h agoMan attacks and murders elder brother who was assaulting their mother A 37-year-old man was killed in an attack carried out by his younger brother using a sharp weapon in the Pethigamuwa Kanda area of Anguruwatota. 17h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightning in several areasAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Uva, Eastern provinces and in Jaffna, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Polonnaruwa districts.17h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightning in several areasAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Uva, Eastern provinces and in Jaffna, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Polonnaruwa districts.17h agoTrump extends push for $100,000 H-1B visas by another yearPresident Donald Trump has extended an executive order that would impose a fee of $100,000 for H-1B non-immigrant visas by another year, the White House said on Friday.18h agoTrump extends push for $100,000 H-1B visas by another yearPresident Donald Trump has extended an executive order that would impose a fee of $100,000 for H-1B non-immigrant visas by another year, the White House said on Friday.18h agoDeath toll at 31 in Pakistan police compound attackThe death toll in a suicide attack at a police compound in northwest Pakistan has reached 31, AFP reported on Saturday, citing a police official.18h agoDeath toll at 31 in Pakistan police compound attackThe death toll in a suicide attack at a police compound in northwest Pakistan has reached 31, AFP reported on Saturday, citing a police official.18h agoSeat belts mandatory for all expressway passengers from todayWearing seat belts has become mandatory for all passengers travelling in vehicles on expressways from today (19).19h agoSeat belts mandatory for all expressway passengers from todayWearing seat belts has become mandatory for all passengers travelling in vehicles on expressways from today (19).19h agoNEWS ALERTTrump signs sweeping Russia sanctions law that could slap 100% tariffs on China, IndiaUS President Donald Trump signed a bill yesterday authorising new sanctions designed to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine, shortly after it received congressional approval this week.20h agoNEWS ALERTTrump signs sweeping Russia sanctions law that could slap 100% tariffs on China, IndiaUS President Donald Trump signed a bill yesterday authorising new sanctions designed to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine, shortly after it received congressional approval this week.20h agoWoman arrested over online scam via TelegramA 38-year-old woman from Batuwatta area has been arrested in connection with an investigation into an online scam, Sri Lanka Police said.20h agoWoman arrested over online scam via TelegramA 38-year-old woman from Batuwatta area has been arrested in connection with an investigation into an online scam, Sri Lanka Police said.20h ago48-hour railway strike endsThe 48-hour token strike launched by several railway trade unions, including the Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association (SLRSMA) over several demands, has now ended.21h ago48-hour railway strike endsThe 48-hour token strike launched by several railway trade unions, including the Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association (SLRSMA) over several demands, has now ended.21h agoUS and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump annexation threatsThe US and Denmark have announced a deal on Greenland's security, resolving a diplomatic dispute sparked by President Donald Trump's threats to seize the territory by force.22h agoUS and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump annexation threatsThe US and Denmark have announced a deal on Greenland's security, resolving a diplomatic dispute sparked by President Donald Trump's threats to seize the territory by force.22h agoTrump says he is banning media outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White HouseUS President Donald Trump said on Friday he is banning three major news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and Politico – from the White House in his latest threat to the independent press.22h agoTrump says he is banning media outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White HouseUS President Donald Trump said on Friday he is banning three major news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and Politico – from the White House in his latest threat to the independent press.22h ago
