Country’s financial system strength depends on effective institutions and regulations – PM HariniThe Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has participated in the inaugural meeting of Sri Lanka’s Third Mutual Evaluation on Anti-Money Laundering...4m agoOver 10,000 people affected by adverse weather across 12 districts in Sri LankaMore than 10,000 individuals have been affected by the prevailing rainy weather conditions across the country. 7m agoJordan says its air force struck 'militant hideouts' in Syria after church attackJordan said on Monday its air force struck what it described as militant hideouts in southern Syria after determining that the suspects behind last week's deadly church attack in the kingdom were linked to "terrorist groups" operating there.32m agoJordan says its air force struck 'militant hideouts' in Syria after church attackJordan said on Monday its air force struck what it described as militant hideouts in southern Syria after determining that the suspects behind last week's deadly church attack in the kingdom were linked to "terrorist groups" operating there.32m agoTrump approval rises from record low to 32% ahead of midterm election, Reuters Ipsos poll findsUS President Donald Trump's public approval rating inched higher to 32%, up a percentage point from last week's record low, ahead of the November 3 midterm elections that will decide which party controls Congress, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Monday.38m agoTrump approval rises from record low to 32% ahead of midterm election, Reuters Ipsos poll findsUS President Donald Trump's public approval rating inched higher to 32%, up a percentage point from last week's record low, ahead of the November 3 midterm elections that will decide which party controls Congress, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Monday.38m agoAll schools across Sri Lanka to remain closed today due to adverse weatherAll schools across Sri Lanka will remain closed today (27), as a precautionary measure due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions.51m agoAll schools across Sri Lanka to remain closed today due to adverse weatherAll schools across Sri Lanka will remain closed today (27), as a precautionary measure due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions.51m agoSri Lankan Ambassador visits Anojan Sivarasa at Dammam Central Prison following Saudi Court rulingAmbassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, O.L. Ameer Ajwad, has visited Anojan Sivarasa at Dammam Central Prison yesterday (26), following the decision of the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia...1h agoSri Lankan Ambassador visits Anojan Sivarasa at Dammam Central Prison following Saudi Court rulingAmbassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, O.L. Ameer Ajwad, has visited Anojan Sivarasa at Dammam Central Prison yesterday (26), following the decision of the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia...1h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island todayThe severe cyclonic storm “Arnab” over West central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a ‘Very Severe Cyclonic Storm’ and lay centered at 02.30 a.m. of today (27)...1h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island todayThe severe cyclonic storm “Arnab” over West central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a ‘Very Severe Cyclonic Storm’ and lay centered at 02.30 a.m. of today (27)...1h agoIrrigation Dept. warns of possible flooding in low-lying areas Gin GangaThe Department of Irrigation has warned of a risk of minor flooding in low-lying areas of the Gin Ganga Valley within the next 24 hours following significant heavy rainfall across the river basin’s catchment areas.9h agoIrrigation Dept. warns of possible flooding in low-lying areas Gin GangaThe Department of Irrigation has warned of a risk of minor flooding in low-lying areas of the Gin Ganga Valley within the next 24 hours following significant heavy rainfall across the river basin’s catchment areas.9h agoNetanyahu touts Trump endorsement on eve of vote, suggests they may restart war on IranPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasted of his endorsement from Donald Trump on the eve of Israel's election, suggesting the two leaders could restart their war against Iran if he wins, after Trump said they should "finish the job".9h agoNetanyahu touts Trump endorsement on eve of vote, suggests they may restart war on IranPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasted of his endorsement from Donald Trump on the eve of Israel's election, suggesting the two leaders could restart their war against Iran if he wins, after Trump said they should "finish the job".9h agoSajith calls for special protection programme for Sri Lanka’s elephantsLeader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has called for a dedicated programme to protect Sri Lanka’s elephant population, saying lessons must be learned from the death of tusker Kawanthissa to prevent similar incidents in the future.9h agoSajith calls for special protection programme for Sri Lanka’s elephantsLeader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has called for a dedicated programme to protect Sri Lanka’s elephant population, saying lessons must be learned from the death of tusker Kawanthissa to prevent similar incidents in the future.9h ago30 reservoirs spill over as heavy rains batter Sri Lanka, public urged to stay alertAt least 17 major reservoirs and more than 13 medium-sized reservoirs under the management of the Irrigation Department are currently spilling over due to heavy rainfall, the Department has announced.10h ago30 reservoirs spill over as heavy rains batter Sri Lanka, public urged to stay alertAt least 17 major reservoirs and more than 13 medium-sized reservoirs under the management of the Irrigation Department are currently spilling over due to heavy rainfall, the Department has announced.10h agoRed alert issued for strong winds and rough seas as cyclonic storm Arnab intensifiesThe Department of Meteorology has issued a red warning for strong winds and rough seas in the Bay of Bengal and the deep and shallow sea areas around Sri Lanka, as cyclonic storm “Arnab” is expected to intensify further.10h agoRed alert issued for strong winds and rough seas as cyclonic storm Arnab intensifiesThe Department of Meteorology has issued a red warning for strong winds and rough seas in the Bay of Bengal and the deep and shallow sea areas around Sri Lanka, as cyclonic storm “Arnab” is expected to intensify further.10h agoComplaint filed with Human Rights Commission over death of suspect in Homagama Police custodyRelatives of a 29-year-old individual, who died while in police custody at the Homagama Police Station, have lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka, alleging that he was assaulted by police officers.11h agoComplaint filed with Human Rights Commission over death of suspect in Homagama Police custodyRelatives of a 29-year-old individual, who died while in police custody at the Homagama Police Station, have lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka, alleging that he was assaulted by police officers.11h agoPM Harini highlights Sri Lanka’s progress in combating financial crimeThe Prime Minister has highlighted the importance of Sri Lanka’s Third Mutual Evaluation on Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Countering Proliferation Financing as a key opportunity for the country to demonstrate its progress in combating financial crime.11h agoPM Harini highlights Sri Lanka’s progress in combating financial crimeThe Prime Minister has highlighted the importance of Sri Lanka’s Third Mutual Evaluation on Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Countering Proliferation Financing as a key opportunity for the country to demonstrate its progress in combating financial crime.11h agoThree Indian Navy and Coast Guard vessels arrive in Sri Lanka Three vessels belonging to the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS), INS Tir, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sarathi, arrived in Sri Lanka today (26) for a formal visit aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation between the two countries.12h agoThree Indian Navy and Coast Guard vessels arrive in Sri Lanka Three vessels belonging to the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS), INS Tir, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sarathi, arrived in Sri Lanka today (26) for a formal visit aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation between the two countries.12h agoFlood risk warning issued for low-lying areas along Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal OyaThe Irrigation Department has warned of a potential flood risk in low-lying areas along the Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya valleys following significant rainfall in the upper and middle catchment areas and the release of water through the spill gates of the Basnagoda Reservoir.12h agoFlood risk warning issued for low-lying areas along Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal OyaThe Irrigation Department has warned of a potential flood risk in low-lying areas along the Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya valleys following significant rainfall in the upper and middle catchment areas and the release of water through the spill gates of the Basnagoda Reservoir.12h agoLevel 3 landslide warnings issued to several areas in three districts Level 3 (Red) landslide warnings have been issued to several areas in Kalutara and Nuwara Eliya districts in addition to the Ratnapura District.12h agoLevel 3 landslide warnings issued to several areas in three districts Level 3 (Red) landslide warnings have been issued to several areas in Kalutara and Nuwara Eliya districts in addition to the Ratnapura District.12h ago2026 GCE O/L aesthetic practical exams to continue as scheduled despite school closureThe Department of Examinations has confirmed that the practical examinations for aesthetic subjects of the 2026 GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination will be held as scheduled tomorrow (27), despite the island-wide school closure announced due to adverse weather conditions.13h ago2026 GCE O/L aesthetic practical exams to continue as scheduled despite school closureThe Department of Examinations has confirmed that the practical examinations for aesthetic subjects of the 2026 GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination will be held as scheduled tomorrow (27), despite the island-wide school closure announced due to adverse weather conditions.13h agoNEWS ALERTThree police officers interdicted over suspect’s death in custodyThe Officer-in-Charge of the Crimes Division and two other Sub-Inspectors attached to the Homagama Police have been interdicted over alleged administrative lapses following the death of a suspect while in police custody.13h agoNEWS ALERTThree police officers interdicted over suspect’s death in custodyThe Officer-in-Charge of the Crimes Division and two other Sub-Inspectors attached to the Homagama Police have been interdicted over alleged administrative lapses following the death of a suspect while in police custody.13h agoMinor flooding risk alert issued for Kelani River ValleyThe Irrigation Department has issued a warning of possible minor flooding in low-lying areas of the Kelani River Valley within the next 24 hours following significant rainfall in the upper catchment areas of the Kelani River Basin.13h agoMinor flooding risk alert issued for Kelani River ValleyThe Irrigation Department has issued a warning of possible minor flooding in low-lying areas of the Kelani River Valley within the next 24 hours following significant rainfall in the upper catchment areas of the Kelani River Basin.13h ago