Court orders foreign travel ban on ex-minister Keheliya RambukwellaThe Supreme Court has ordered the release on bonds of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and three other respondents who had failed to pay the full compensation ordered by the court in connection with the importation of substandard medicines.6m agoPresident Anura Kumara hails 'comrade' Lula’s victory in Brazil presidential electionSri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his victory in Brazil’s presidential election, describing the result as a defeat for corruption, political division and misinformation.25m agoTwo passengers including Chinese businessman arrested with foreign cigarettes at BIATwo passengers have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle foreign-manufactured cigarettes out of the airport.27m agoTwo passengers including Chinese businessman arrested with foreign cigarettes at BIATwo passengers have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle foreign-manufactured cigarettes out of the airport.27m agoLandslide early warnings issued to eight districtsThe National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has updated its landslide warning notice amid the prevailing adverse weather conditions.50m agoLandslide early warnings issued to eight districtsThe National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has updated its landslide warning notice amid the prevailing adverse weather conditions.50m ago‘Red’ warning issued for strong winds and rough seas in the Bay of BengalThe Department of Meteorology has issued a Red Warning for strong winds and rough seas for multi-day fishing vessels operating in the deep and shallow sea areas of the Bay of Bengal.52m ago‘Red’ warning issued for strong winds and rough seas in the Bay of BengalThe Department of Meteorology has issued a Red Warning for strong winds and rough seas for multi-day fishing vessels operating in the deep and shallow sea areas of the Bay of Bengal.52m agoSecond generator at Norochcholai Power Plant shut down for maintenanceThe second generator of the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant has been shut down for maintenance work.1h agoSecond generator at Norochcholai Power Plant shut down for maintenanceThe second generator of the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant has been shut down for maintenance work.1h agoSpill gates of several major reservoirs opened amid heavy rainfall – Irrigation Dept.Spill gates of several reservoirs have been opened amid heavy rainfall prevailing across the country.1h agoSpill gates of several major reservoirs opened amid heavy rainfall – Irrigation Dept.Spill gates of several reservoirs have been opened amid heavy rainfall prevailing across the country.1h agoAt least five injured in bus-tipper truck collision in AhangamaAt least five individuals have been injured and hospitalised following a collision between a tipper truck and a bus near the Kathaluwa Bridge in Ahangama.2h agoAt least five injured in bus-tipper truck collision in AhangamaAt least five individuals have been injured and hospitalised following a collision between a tipper truck and a bus near the Kathaluwa Bridge in Ahangama.2h agoVegetable prices surge as egg and chicken purchases decline by 20%Prices of several upcountry and low-country vegetables have increased amid the prevailing rainy weather.2h agoVegetable prices surge as egg and chicken purchases decline by 20%Prices of several upcountry and low-country vegetables have increased amid the prevailing rainy weather.2h agoOil slips from near six-months highs despite supply concernsOil prices fell on Monday after surging to near six-month highs late last week, although ongoing attacks on Saudi Arabia kept supply concerns in focus.2h agoOil slips from near six-months highs despite supply concernsOil prices fell on Monday after surging to near six-month highs late last week, although ongoing attacks on Saudi Arabia kept supply concerns in focus.2h agoUS orders non-emergency staff to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacksThe US Department of State has ordered non-emergency government employees and their family members to leave Saudi Arabia over safety concerns amid Houthi attacks on airports and critical infrastructure, the US Embassy in Riyadh said on Sunday. 2h agoUS orders non-emergency staff to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacksThe US Department of State has ordered non-emergency government employees and their family members to leave Saudi Arabia over safety concerns amid Houthi attacks on airports and critical infrastructure, the US Embassy in Riyadh said on Sunday. 2h agoMain gunman arrested over double murder in KalutaraThe suspected main gunman involved in the recent shooting and killing of a restaurant owner and his wife in Nagoda, Kalutara, has been arrested by the Kalutara Crime Division. 3h agoMain gunman arrested over double murder in KalutaraThe suspected main gunman involved in the recent shooting and killing of a restaurant owner and his wife in Nagoda, Kalutara, has been arrested by the Kalutara Crime Division. 3h agoNo major flooding reported despite heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka – Irrigation Dept.The Irrigation Department says the rainfall recorded across Sri Lanka has not yet resulted in major flooding, although water levels in several reservoirs and rivers have risen.3h agoNo major flooding reported despite heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka – Irrigation Dept.The Irrigation Department says the rainfall recorded across Sri Lanka has not yet resulted in major flooding, although water levels in several reservoirs and rivers have risen.3h agoSinopec also increases Octane 95 petrol priceSinopec has also increased the price of a liter of Octane 95 petrol by Rs. 20.3h agoSinopec also increases Octane 95 petrol priceSinopec has also increased the price of a liter of Octane 95 petrol by Rs. 20.3h agoAdvisory issued for heavy rainThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for heavy rains affecting the Northern, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Northwestern, Central and Southern provinces and in Anuradhapura district.4h agoAdvisory issued for heavy rainThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for heavy rains affecting the Northern, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Northwestern, Central and Southern provinces and in Anuradhapura district.4h agoPolice open fire at three-wheeler after driver defies orders in KalutaraPolice have opened fire at a three-wheeler in the Nagoda area of Kalutara after its driver allegedly failed to comply with police orders.5h agoPolice open fire at three-wheeler after driver defies orders in KalutaraPolice have opened fire at a three-wheeler in the Nagoda area of Kalutara after its driver allegedly failed to comply with police orders.5h agoLanka IOC increases Octane 95 petrol priceLanka Indian Oil Corporation (Lanka IOC) has increased the price of a liter of Octane 95 petrol by Rs. 20, effective from midnight yesterday (25).5h agoLanka IOC increases Octane 95 petrol priceLanka Indian Oil Corporation (Lanka IOC) has increased the price of a liter of Octane 95 petrol by Rs. 20, effective from midnight yesterday (25).5h agoUPDATEBrazil's Lula reelected president in runoff voteLeftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won Brazil's presidential election, the country's electoral authority said on Sunday, defeating right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a runoff to secure a fourth non-consecutive term.5h agoUPDATEBrazil's Lula reelected president in runoff voteLeftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won Brazil's presidential election, the country's electoral authority said on Sunday, defeating right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a runoff to secure a fourth non-consecutive term.5h agoHeavy rainfall expected in parts of the island todayThe Depression over East-central and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into a Deep Depression, the Department of Meteorology said.5h agoHeavy rainfall expected in parts of the island todayThe Depression over East-central and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into a Deep Depression, the Department of Meteorology said.5h agoSri Lanka seeks faster green energy shift after oil shocksSri Lanka is determined to accelerate its transition to renewable energy spurred by soaring oil prices, but faces major constraints, its energy minister told AFP.12h agoSri Lanka seeks faster green energy shift after oil shocksSri Lanka is determined to accelerate its transition to renewable energy spurred by soaring oil prices, but faces major constraints, its energy minister told AFP.12h ago
