Showers and strong winds expected across parts of Sri Lanka todaySeveral spells of showers will occur in the Sabaragamuwa province and in the Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (11), the Department of Meteorology stated. 28m agoUS expects Iran to issue public statement declaring Strait of Hormuz openThe United States expects Iran to issue a public statement in the coming days that the Strait of Hormuz is open and that commercial vessels attempting to transit the waterway won’t be attacked, according to senior US officials.1h agoSri Lanka’s remittances dip to USD 695 million in JuneSri Lanka received USD 695 million in workers’ remittances in June 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).1h agoSri Lanka’s remittances dip to USD 695 million in JuneSri Lanka received USD 695 million in workers’ remittances in June 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).1h agoPolice impose traffic restrictions in several areas in YatiyanthotaPolice have announced temporary traffic restrictions in Yatiyanthota due to the annual Esala Maha Perahera of the Kabulumulla Rajamaha Paththini Devalaya. 8h agoPolice impose traffic restrictions in several areas in YatiyanthotaPolice have announced temporary traffic restrictions in Yatiyanthota due to the annual Esala Maha Perahera of the Kabulumulla Rajamaha Paththini Devalaya. 8h agoTrump says US agreed to Iran's request to continue talks, but ceasefire is overU.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran had asked to continue talks and the U.S. had agreed, but that the June ceasefire was "over". 8h agoTrump says US agreed to Iran's request to continue talks, but ceasefire is overU.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran had asked to continue talks and the U.S. had agreed, but that the June ceasefire was "over". 8h agoDengue risk in Western Province to rise in next two weeks, experts warnThe mosquito larval density in the Western Province has increased significantly, making the next two weeks a critical period in terms of dengue transmission...8h agoDengue risk in Western Province to rise in next two weeks, experts warnThe mosquito larval density in the Western Province has increased significantly, making the next two weeks a critical period in terms of dengue transmission...8h agoPrison officers killed in Negombo Prison riots posthumously promotedThe Department of Prisons has posthumously promoted the eight prison officers who lost their lives in the recent riots at the Negombo Prison. 9h agoPrison officers killed in Negombo Prison riots posthumously promotedThe Department of Prisons has posthumously promoted the eight prison officers who lost their lives in the recent riots at the Negombo Prison. 9h agoSLTB launches special bus services for Kataragama festivalThe Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has launched a special bus services to Kataragama to facilitate devotees travelling for the annual festival of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya. 10h agoSLTB launches special bus services for Kataragama festivalThe Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has launched a special bus services to Kataragama to facilitate devotees travelling for the annual festival of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya. 10h agoPresident says govt plans to expand rice market through rice-based productsThe Government has planned to expand the market for rice by encouraging its use in a wide range of value-added rice-based products rather than limiting it solely to consumption as a staple food, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said. 11h agoPresident says govt plans to expand rice market through rice-based productsThe Government has planned to expand the market for rice by encouraging its use in a wide range of value-added rice-based products rather than limiting it solely to consumption as a staple food, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said. 11h agoLegal action against 13 homeowners in Wattala over dengue mosquito breeding sitesLegal action has been taken against 13 homeowners after a special dengue control programme carried out in the Wattala area found mosquito breeding sites and larvae on their premises. 11h agoLegal action against 13 homeowners in Wattala over dengue mosquito breeding sitesLegal action has been taken against 13 homeowners after a special dengue control programme carried out in the Wattala area found mosquito breeding sites and larvae on their premises. 11h agoNew Navy Commander calls on Chief Prelates of Malwathu and Asgiri ChaptersThe newly appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, has called on the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters and had received their blessings during a visit to Kandy. 12h agoNew Navy Commander calls on Chief Prelates of Malwathu and Asgiri ChaptersThe newly appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, has called on the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters and had received their blessings during a visit to Kandy. 12h agoVeteran singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke’s final rites to be held on MondayThe final rites of veteran Sri Lankan singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke will be held on July 13 at the Borella General Cemetery. 12h agoVeteran singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke’s final rites to be held on MondayThe final rites of veteran Sri Lankan singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke will be held on July 13 at the Borella General Cemetery. 12h agoTwo inmates injured in clash at Magazine PrisonA clash has reportedly broken out involving around five inmates at the Magazine Prison this afternoon (10). 12h agoTwo inmates injured in clash at Magazine PrisonA clash has reportedly broken out involving around five inmates at the Magazine Prison this afternoon (10). 12h agoThai authorities foil syndicate’s attempt to traffic Sri Lankan family using Malaysian passportsThai immigration authorities at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok have dismantled an international smuggling operation that attempted to traffic a Sri Lankan family to Kazakhstan using Malaysian travel documents. 13h agoThai authorities foil syndicate’s attempt to traffic Sri Lankan family using Malaysian passportsThai immigration authorities at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok have dismantled an international smuggling operation that attempted to traffic a Sri Lankan family to Kazakhstan using Malaysian travel documents. 13h agoBangladesh's Hasina plans December return with party colleagues to surrenderOusted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, facing a death sentence back home where her party is banned, told Reuters she and senior party colleagues plan to return from exile in India around December and surrender. 14h agoBangladesh's Hasina plans December return with party colleagues to surrenderOusted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, facing a death sentence back home where her party is banned, told Reuters she and senior party colleagues plan to return from exile in India around December and surrender. 14h agoNEWS ALERTOpposition MPs sign no-confidence motion against Justice Minister The parliamentary opposition group has decided to submit a no-confidence motion against Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara.15h agoNEWS ALERTOpposition MPs sign no-confidence motion against Justice Minister The parliamentary opposition group has decided to submit a no-confidence motion against Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara.15h agoAppeals Court postpones further consideration of Suresh Sallay’s petitionThe writ petition filed by former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Suresh Sallay, challenging his arrest and detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) 16h agoAppeals Court postpones further consideration of Suresh Sallay’s petitionThe writ petition filed by former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Suresh Sallay, challenging his arrest and detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) 16h agoPC election funds not used for disaster relief activities – PM HariniPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated that funds allocated for the Provincial Council elections have not been utilized for disaster relief activities. 16h agoPC election funds not used for disaster relief activities – PM HariniPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated that funds allocated for the Provincial Council elections have not been utilized for disaster relief activities. 16h agoJapan's southwestern islands on high alert as powerful Typhoon Bavi approachesA large and powerful typhoon approached a remote chain of islands in Japan's southwest on Friday, prompting authorities to warn of violent winds, torrential rain, landslides and flooding in what could be the region's most destructive storm in years.17h agoJapan's southwestern islands on high alert as powerful Typhoon Bavi approachesA large and powerful typhoon approached a remote chain of islands in Japan's southwest on Friday, prompting authorities to warn of violent winds, torrential rain, landslides and flooding in what could be the region's most destructive storm in years.17h agoWeather advisory issued for strong windsAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds affecting the Central, Sabaragamuwa, and North Central provinces, as well as the Monaragala, Puttalam, Hambantota, Trincomalee, and Mannar districts.18h agoWeather advisory issued for strong windsAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds affecting the Central, Sabaragamuwa, and North Central provinces, as well as the Monaragala, Puttalam, Hambantota, Trincomalee, and Mannar districts.18h ago
