Professor HMJC Pitawala appointed new Vice-Chancellor of Uva Wellassa Uni.President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Professor H.M.J.C. Pitawala as the new Vice-Chancellor of Uva Wellassa University.1h agoLow-pressure area forms over Andaman Sea; naval & fishing communities cautioned The low-level atmospheric disturbance oversouth Andaman Sea, in the vicinity of the North Sumatra islands developed in to a low-pressure area at about 11.30 a.m. today (29), according to the Department of Meteorology. 1h agoSri Lanka and Thailand to strengthen cooperation in key sectorsSri Lanka and Thailand have focused on further strengthening bilateral cooperation to promote development in the health, education, technology and economic sectors.1h agoSri Lanka and Thailand to strengthen cooperation in key sectorsSri Lanka and Thailand have focused on further strengthening bilateral cooperation to promote development in the health, education, technology and economic sectors.1h agoPresident calls for plans to produce international-level athletes & promote sports for healthier populationPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials of the Ministry of Sports to prepare plans to promote sports with the aim of producing athletes capable of achieving international success, fostering a sporting culture in the country and building a healthier population.1h agoPresident calls for plans to produce international-level athletes & promote sports for healthier populationPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials of the Ministry of Sports to prepare plans to promote sports with the aim of producing athletes capable of achieving international success, fostering a sporting culture in the country and building a healthier population.1h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTSeveral bank accounts of Rakitha Rajapaksa suspendedSeveral bank accounts belonging to Rakitha Rajapaksa, son of former Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapaksa, have been suspended, and the notice regarding the suspension has been delivered to his residence, the Bribery Commission said.2h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTSeveral bank accounts of Rakitha Rajapaksa suspendedSeveral bank accounts belonging to Rakitha Rajapaksa, son of former Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapaksa, have been suspended, and the notice regarding the suspension has been delivered to his residence, the Bribery Commission said.2h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTHomagama Police Crimes OIC remanded The interdicted Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Crimes Division at the Homagama Police Station, who was arrested in connection with the death of a young man while in police custody, has been remanded until November 12, 2026. 2h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTHomagama Police Crimes OIC remanded The interdicted Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Crimes Division at the Homagama Police Station, who was arrested in connection with the death of a young man while in police custody, has been remanded until November 12, 2026. 2h agoIslandwide breast cancer awareness programme scheduled for Nov. 2An island wide special national programme is scheduled to be held on 02 November under the leadership of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus and the Ministry of Health to promote early detection of breast cancer...2h agoIslandwide breast cancer awareness programme scheduled for Nov. 2An island wide special national programme is scheduled to be held on 02 November under the leadership of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus and the Ministry of Health to promote early detection of breast cancer...2h agoSri Lankans to be recruited for jobs in Israel only under government agreements from 2027Sri Lankans seeking employment in Israel will be recruited exclusively under government-to-government agreements from next year, according to a new policy decision by the Israeli government. 3h agoSri Lankans to be recruited for jobs in Israel only under government agreements from 2027Sri Lankans seeking employment in Israel will be recruited exclusively under government-to-government agreements from next year, according to a new policy decision by the Israeli government. 3h agoCentrum Air launches direct flights between Tashkent and MattalaUzbekistan-based airline Centrum Air has launched direct flights between Tashkent and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation has announced.3h agoCentrum Air launches direct flights between Tashkent and MattalaUzbekistan-based airline Centrum Air has launched direct flights between Tashkent and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation has announced.3h agoNEWS ALERTFUTA to launch one-day strike tomorrowThe Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) has decided to launch a one-day strike tomorrow (30) over several demands. 3h agoNEWS ALERTFUTA to launch one-day strike tomorrowThe Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) has decided to launch a one-day strike tomorrow (30) over several demands. 3h agoHeavy showers above 50 mm likely in several areas tomorrow The Department of Meteorology has predicted several spells of showers in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Galle and Matara districts for tomorrow (30).3h agoHeavy showers above 50 mm likely in several areas tomorrow The Department of Meteorology has predicted several spells of showers in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Galle and Matara districts for tomorrow (30).3h agoThree Indian Navy ships depart Colombo after joint naval exerciseThree ships of the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) — INS Tir, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi — departed Sri Lanka this morning (29), following a successful official visit and a joint Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the western seas.3h agoThree Indian Navy ships depart Colombo after joint naval exerciseThree ships of the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) — INS Tir, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi — departed Sri Lanka this morning (29), following a successful official visit and a joint Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the western seas.3h agoOctober elderly allowances to be credited to accounts from todayThe elderly allowances for October are scheduled to be credited to beneficiaries’ Aswesuma bank accounts from today (29).4h agoOctober elderly allowances to be credited to accounts from todayThe elderly allowances for October are scheduled to be credited to beneficiaries’ Aswesuma bank accounts from today (29).4h agoGovt. to amend outdated labour laws to meet modern needs: Dy Minister The time is apt to amend outdated labour laws to reflect modern-day requirements while further safeguarding the rights of Sri Lankan workers, according to Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe.4h agoGovt. to amend outdated labour laws to meet modern needs: Dy Minister The time is apt to amend outdated labour laws to reflect modern-day requirements while further safeguarding the rights of Sri Lankan workers, according to Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe.4h agoSix arrested over assault on bus driver and conductor in KalutaraSix individuals have been arrested by Kalutara North Police in connection with the assault on the driver and conductor of a luxury bus after being intercepted by individuals travelling on motorcycles in the Nagas Junction area along the Kalutara-Colombo main road.4h agoSix arrested over assault on bus driver and conductor in KalutaraSix individuals have been arrested by Kalutara North Police in connection with the assault on the driver and conductor of a luxury bus after being intercepted by individuals travelling on motorcycles in the Nagas Junction area along the Kalutara-Colombo main road.4h agoSouth Korea says considering deployment options to Strait of Hormuz, including aircraftSouth Korea's National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said on Thursday that Seoul was still considering various options regarding a possible deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, including sending a maritime patrol aircraft.5h agoSouth Korea says considering deployment options to Strait of Hormuz, including aircraftSouth Korea's National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said on Thursday that Seoul was still considering various options regarding a possible deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, including sending a maritime patrol aircraft.5h agoPM Harini calls for inclusive education and responsible AI to drive Sri Lanka’s futurePrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stressed the importance of inclusive education, responsible artificial intelligence (AI) and research-driven development in shaping Sri Lanka’s future.5h agoPM Harini calls for inclusive education and responsible AI to drive Sri Lanka’s futurePrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stressed the importance of inclusive education, responsible artificial intelligence (AI) and research-driven development in shaping Sri Lanka’s future.5h agoMan sentenced to life imprisonment over drug trafficking charges An individual who was found guilty of possessing 24 grams of heroin and trafficking narcotics has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Colombo High Court.5h agoMan sentenced to life imprisonment over drug trafficking charges An individual who was found guilty of possessing 24 grams of heroin and trafficking narcotics has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Colombo High Court.5h agoSix killed in cyclone off India's eastern coastAt least six people were killed and power supply in several areas along India's eastern coast remained disrupted today (29), one day after Cyclone Arnab barrelled through the region, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds, officials said.5h agoSix killed in cyclone off India's eastern coastAt least six people were killed and power supply in several areas along India's eastern coast remained disrupted today (29), one day after Cyclone Arnab barrelled through the region, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds, officials said.5h agoJapan grants Rs. 4.5 billion to Sri Lanka for flood mitigation in Wattala and PeliyagodaThe government of Japan has agreed to provide a grant of 2.179 billion Japanese yen, equivalent to approximately Rs. 4.56 billion, to Sri Lanka for a project aimed at reducing flood risks in Wattala and Peliyagoda.6h agoJapan grants Rs. 4.5 billion to Sri Lanka for flood mitigation in Wattala and PeliyagodaThe government of Japan has agreed to provide a grant of 2.179 billion Japanese yen, equivalent to approximately Rs. 4.56 billion, to Sri Lanka for a project aimed at reducing flood risks in Wattala and Peliyagoda.6h ago