Paddy Marketing Board purchases 33,666 metric tons of paddy so farThe Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) has purchased a total of 33,666 metric tons of paddy so far under its ongoing paddy procurement programme, PMB Chairman Manjula Pinnalanda said. 42m agoParents urged to prioritize children’s safety when flying kites – OfficialsParents and adults have been urged to pay special attention to children’s safety when flying kites, as kite-related accidents are frequently reported during the school holiday season, the Acting Director of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, Consultant Dr. Pradeep Rathnasekara said. 1h agoFour police officers arrested over Rs. 500,000 bribe after Thanamalwila cannabis raidFour police officers attached to the Monaragala Division Crimes Unit have been arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 500,000 from a suspect in exchange for refraining from taking legal action following a raid on a cannabis cultivation in the Nikawewa-Demodara Wewa area of Thanamalwila. 1h agoFour police officers arrested over Rs. 500,000 bribe after Thanamalwila cannabis raidFour police officers attached to the Monaragala Division Crimes Unit have been arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 500,000 from a suspect in exchange for refraining from taking legal action following a raid on a cannabis cultivation in the Nikawewa-Demodara Wewa area of Thanamalwila. 1h agoAmber advisory issued for strong winds and rough seasAn Amber-level advisory has been issued for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Kalpitiya via Mannar, and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota. 1h agoAmber advisory issued for strong winds and rough seasAn Amber-level advisory has been issued for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Kalpitiya via Mannar, and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota. 1h ago51-year-old man drowns in Nayaru BeachA 51-year-old man has died after drowning while bathing in the sea at Nayaru Beach in Mullaitivu. 2h ago51-year-old man drowns in Nayaru BeachA 51-year-old man has died after drowning while bathing in the sea at Nayaru Beach in Mullaitivu. 2h agoSix dead in 'stampede-like' incident at Indian temple – reportsSix people have died in a "stampede-like" incident at the Ashokdham temple in the Indian state of Bihar, with several injuries reported; ANI reported on Monday, citing state police. 3h agoSix dead in 'stampede-like' incident at Indian temple – reportsSix people have died in a "stampede-like" incident at the Ashokdham temple in the Indian state of Bihar, with several injuries reported; ANI reported on Monday, citing state police. 3h agoFour including six-year-old killed in separate road accidents across Sri LankaFour people, including a six-year-old child, have died in separate road accidents reported in various parts of the country over the past 24 hours. 4h agoFour including six-year-old killed in separate road accidents across Sri LankaFour people, including a six-year-old child, have died in separate road accidents reported in various parts of the country over the past 24 hours. 4h agoTrump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace planUS President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Jared Kushner has held rare talks with Hamas to discuss the implementation of the US-backed Gaza peace plan. 5h agoTrump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace planUS President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Jared Kushner has held rare talks with Hamas to discuss the implementation of the US-backed Gaza peace plan. 5h ago19-year-old arrested with stock of ‘Ice’ in AhungallaA 19-year-old suspect has been arrested in possession of ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) during a raid conducted in the Galbokka area of the Ahungalla Police Division. 5h ago19-year-old arrested with stock of ‘Ice’ in AhungallaA 19-year-old suspect has been arrested in possession of ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) during a raid conducted in the Galbokka area of the Ahungalla Police Division. 5h agoWildlife vets continue ‘work-to-rule’ trade union action over unresolved demandsThe Wildlife and Zoo Veterinary Officers’ Association says the Ministry of Environment has taken steps to obtain the services of veterinary officers attached to the Ministry of Defence in emergency situations, due to the ongoing ‘work-to-rule’ trade union action by wildlife veterinary officers. 5h agoWildlife vets continue ‘work-to-rule’ trade union action over unresolved demandsThe Wildlife and Zoo Veterinary Officers’ Association says the Ministry of Environment has taken steps to obtain the services of veterinary officers attached to the Ministry of Defence in emergency situations, due to the ongoing ‘work-to-rule’ trade union action by wildlife veterinary officers. 5h ago5.9-magnitude quake hits Flores Region, Indonesia - GFZAn earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted Flores Region, Indonesia, at 0046 GMT on Monday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said. 6h ago5.9-magnitude quake hits Flores Region, Indonesia - GFZAn earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted Flores Region, Indonesia, at 0046 GMT on Monday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said. 6h ago12-year-old boy dies after falling from apartment building in ColomboA 12-year-old boy has died after falling from an apartment building in the Colombo 09 area. 6h ago12-year-old boy dies after falling from apartment building in ColomboA 12-year-old boy has died after falling from an apartment building in the Colombo 09 area. 6h agoVietnam Airlines launches direct flights between Vietnam and Sri LankaVietnam Airlines has officially commenced direct air services between Vietnam and Sri Lanka, with its inaugural flight arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake. 6h agoVietnam Airlines launches direct flights between Vietnam and Sri LankaVietnam Airlines has officially commenced direct air services between Vietnam and Sri Lanka, with its inaugural flight arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake. 6h agoTrump instructs Pentagon to reduce military exercises with South KoreaU.S. President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, he said on Sunday in a social media post that also mentioned Seoul's refusal to take part in actions against Iran. 6h agoTrump instructs Pentagon to reduce military exercises with South KoreaU.S. President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, he said on Sunday in a social media post that also mentioned Seoul's refusal to take part in actions against Iran. 6h agoSeveral spells of showers expected in parts of the island Showers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (17), the Department of Meteorology stated. 6h agoSeveral spells of showers expected in parts of the island Showers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (17), the Department of Meteorology stated. 6h agoImeth Jayarathne wins Derana Teen Star Season One Solo TitleImeth Jayarathne has emerged as the winner of the Solo category at the grand finale of Derana Teen Star Season One.13h agoImeth Jayarathne wins Derana Teen Star Season One Solo TitleImeth Jayarathne has emerged as the winner of the Solo category at the grand finale of Derana Teen Star Season One.13h agoRussia says at least seven killed in largest Ukrainian attack of 2026At least seven people have been killed in Russia after what officials called the "largest-scale" attack launched by Ukraine this year.14h agoRussia says at least seven killed in largest Ukrainian attack of 2026At least seven people have been killed in Russia after what officials called the "largest-scale" attack launched by Ukraine this year.14h agoSearch continues for missing Naval personnel after fast attack craft accidentThe Sri Lanka Navy today (16) successfully recovered a Fast Attack Craft that was involved in an accident at sea near Angulana, Moratuwa, while returning from a patrol.14h agoSearch continues for missing Naval personnel after fast attack craft accidentThe Sri Lanka Navy today (16) successfully recovered a Fast Attack Craft that was involved in an accident at sea near Angulana, Moratuwa, while returning from a patrol.14h agoBangladesh says PM will not visit India until ex-premier Hasina extraditedBangladesh said on Sunday (Aug 16) that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would not visit India until New Delhi extradited Sheikh Hasina, the Bangladeshi former premier who fled during a 2024 uprising.15h agoBangladesh says PM will not visit India until ex-premier Hasina extraditedBangladesh said on Sunday (Aug 16) that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would not visit India until New Delhi extradited Sheikh Hasina, the Bangladeshi former premier who fled during a 2024 uprising.15h agoNavy rescues 10 people after vessel accident on Kurikadduwan-Delft routeThe Sri Lanka Navy has rescued 10 people after a small vessel travelling from Kurikadduwan to Delft Island met with an accident today (16).16h agoNavy rescues 10 people after vessel accident on Kurikadduwan-Delft routeThe Sri Lanka Navy has rescued 10 people after a small vessel travelling from Kurikadduwan to Delft Island met with an accident today (16).16h ago
