Three schoolchildren transferred to Dickoya Hospital after Mohini Falls crashThree schoolchildren who were critically injured after a three-wheeler travelling from Nallathanniya to Maskeliya plunged into a precipice near Mohini Falls have been transferred to the Dickoya Base Hospital for further treatment.2m agoCourt reissues arrest warrant for former Ambassador to US Jaliya WickramasuriyaThe Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court today (21) reissued a warrant for the arrest of former Sri Lankan Ambassador to the United States, Jaliya Wickramasuriya, who has been named as a suspect in a case involving the alleged misappropriation of government funds and has failed to appear before court.30m agoChartered Institute of Computing to strengthen future of Sri Lanka’s digital sectorThe Cabinet of Ministers has granted policy approval for the establishment of the Chartered Institute of Computing Sri Lanka (CICSL), marking a significant step towards strengthening the professional framework of the country’s information technology sector.32m agoChartered Institute of Computing to strengthen future of Sri Lanka’s digital sectorThe Cabinet of Ministers has granted policy approval for the establishment of the Chartered Institute of Computing Sri Lanka (CICSL), marking a significant step towards strengthening the professional framework of the country’s information technology sector.32m agoEx-Navy Commander Ravindra Wijegunaratne granted bail in abduction case Former Navy Commander Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne has been granted bail by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court in connection with allegations that he assisted a suspect who was hiding in relation to the 2008 abduction and disappearance of 11 youths in Colombo and surrounding areas. 1h agoEx-Navy Commander Ravindra Wijegunaratne granted bail in abduction case Former Navy Commander Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne has been granted bail by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court in connection with allegations that he assisted a suspect who was hiding in relation to the 2008 abduction and disappearance of 11 youths in Colombo and surrounding areas. 1h agoDengue cases surge past 78,000; 56 deaths reported this yearThe number of dengue cases reported so far this year has risen to 78,125, the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) has confirmed.1h agoDengue cases surge past 78,000; 56 deaths reported this yearThe number of dengue cases reported so far this year has risen to 78,125, the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) has confirmed.1h agoMan escapes shooting attempt after firearm fails to discharge in Mount LaviniaAn attempt to shoot an individual at his residence in Mount Lavinia was unsuccessful after the suspected firearm failed to discharge, police stated. 1h agoMan escapes shooting attempt after firearm fails to discharge in Mount LaviniaAn attempt to shoot an individual at his residence in Mount Lavinia was unsuccessful after the suspected firearm failed to discharge, police stated. 1h agoPublic consultation on renewable energy power purchase prices ends todayThe Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that the public consultation process to obtain views on determining the purchase prices for electricity generated from renewable energy sources will conclude today (22).1h agoPublic consultation on renewable energy power purchase prices ends todayThe Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that the public consultation process to obtain views on determining the purchase prices for electricity generated from renewable energy sources will conclude today (22).1h agoTrump to seek Congress approval for Saudi Arabia nuclear energy pact that lacks safeguards, sources sayThe Trump administration plans to submit to Congress a pact with Saudi Arabia to share nuclear power technology that does not include safeguards the U.S. has long said would stop materials being used in nuclear weapons programs, two sources told Reuters.2h agoTrump to seek Congress approval for Saudi Arabia nuclear energy pact that lacks safeguards, sources sayThe Trump administration plans to submit to Congress a pact with Saudi Arabia to share nuclear power technology that does not include safeguards the U.S. has long said would stop materials being used in nuclear weapons programs, two sources told Reuters.2h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTTwo dead, three children injured after three-wheeler plunges into Mohini FallsTwo people have died after a three-wheeler travelling from Nallathanniya towards Maskeliya plunged into Mohini Falls.3h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTTwo dead, three children injured after three-wheeler plunges into Mohini FallsTwo people have died after a three-wheeler travelling from Nallathanniya towards Maskeliya plunged into Mohini Falls.3h agoCrude oil price crosses $90, hits 2-month high as US strikes enter 11th dayOil prices hit a two-month high on Wednesday as concerns over further supply disruptions grew after U.S. forces launched strikes on Iranian military targets for an 11th consecutive night, while Kuwait said it was dealing with attacks by Iranian drones.3h agoCrude oil price crosses $90, hits 2-month high as US strikes enter 11th dayOil prices hit a two-month high on Wednesday as concerns over further supply disruptions grew after U.S. forces launched strikes on Iranian military targets for an 11th consecutive night, while Kuwait said it was dealing with attacks by Iranian drones.3h agoNew insurance scheme introduced for potato and vegetable cultivationsThe Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has introduced a new insurance scheme covering potato and vegetable cultivations to provide compensation for farmers affected by crop losses.3h agoNew insurance scheme introduced for potato and vegetable cultivationsThe Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has introduced a new insurance scheme covering potato and vegetable cultivations to provide compensation for farmers affected by crop losses.3h agoNEWS ALERTCentral Bank keeps overnight policy rate unchanged at 8.75%The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 8.75%, following its latest Monetary Policy Board meeting held yesterday (22).4h agoNEWS ALERTCentral Bank keeps overnight policy rate unchanged at 8.75%The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 8.75%, following its latest Monetary Policy Board meeting held yesterday (22).4h agoUS military completes 11th consecutive night of strikes against IranThe US military completed the 11th consecutive night of strikes against Iran at 8:15 p.m. ET, US Central Command announced tonight in a post to social media.4h agoUS military completes 11th consecutive night of strikes against IranThe US military completed the 11th consecutive night of strikes against Iran at 8:15 p.m. ET, US Central Command announced tonight in a post to social media.4h agoExam schedule changed in Southern Province following question paper printing delayThe Southern Provincial Education Department has postponed the Grade 9 Geography and Civic Education question paper scheduled for today (22) under the second term examinations.4h agoExam schedule changed in Southern Province following question paper printing delayThe Southern Provincial Education Department has postponed the Grade 9 Geography and Civic Education question paper scheduled for today (22) under the second term examinations.4h agoSri Lanka’s first canal-top solar project feasibility study begins in MahiyanganayaThe preliminary feasibility study for Sri Lanka’s first Canal-Top Solar power project has commenced along the Viyana Canal in Mahiyanganaya.4h agoSri Lanka’s first canal-top solar project feasibility study begins in MahiyanganayaThe preliminary feasibility study for Sri Lanka’s first Canal-Top Solar power project has commenced along the Viyana Canal in Mahiyanganaya.4h agoUS readies new tariffs as Trump's 10% global levy to expireThe United States is set to impose new tariffs that could hit dozens of countries soon, trade envoy Jamieson Greer signalled on Tuesday (Jul 21), with President Donald Trump's temporary global levies due to expire this week.5h agoUS readies new tariffs as Trump's 10% global levy to expireThe United States is set to impose new tariffs that could hit dozens of countries soon, trade envoy Jamieson Greer signalled on Tuesday (Jul 21), with President Donald Trump's temporary global levies due to expire this week.5h agoFour-hour water cut to affect several areas from 10amThe supply of water will be suspended for four hours today (22) in the Kandy District due to essential maintenance work being carried out at the Kandy Main Water Supply Project, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced.5h agoFour-hour water cut to affect several areas from 10amThe supply of water will be suspended for four hours today (22) in the Kandy District due to essential maintenance work being carried out at the Kandy Main Water Supply Project, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced.5h agoNEWS ALERTUnknown assailants fire shots at residence in GandaraA group of unidentified persons arriving in a car opened fire at a house in Gandara, Dondra in the early hours of today (22), police said.5h agoNEWS ALERTUnknown assailants fire shots at residence in GandaraA group of unidentified persons arriving in a car opened fire at a house in Gandara, Dondra in the early hours of today (22), police said.5h agoDuo arrested with Rs. 27 million in cash at Park StreetTwo individuals have been arrested after they were found transporting Rs. 27 million in cash in a car down Park Street in Kompanna Veediya yesterday (21), police stated.5h agoDuo arrested with Rs. 27 million in cash at Park StreetTwo individuals have been arrested after they were found transporting Rs. 27 million in cash in a car down Park Street in Kompanna Veediya yesterday (21), police stated.5h agoUkrainian President sacks top army commander after days of protestsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the country's army commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi.6h agoUkrainian President sacks top army commander after days of protestsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the country's army commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi.6h ago
