Saudis shut down oil pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea shippingSaudi Arabia has shut down its East-West pipeline after the vital oil conduit came under aerial attack in the widening Middle East war, threatening to send energy prices even higher.1h agoFour injured after truck plunges down precipice and topples on houseAt least four persons have been injured and hospitalised after a container truck plunged down a precipice and toppled onto a house in the Madithale area along the Badulla-Mahiyangana road.1h agoPM highlights importance of art and culture for a thriving nation and beautiful lifePrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says that art, together with unity, mutual understanding and harmony, is essential for people to lead fulfilling and happy lives. 2h agoPM highlights importance of art and culture for a thriving nation and beautiful lifePrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says that art, together with unity, mutual understanding and harmony, is essential for people to lead fulfilling and happy lives. 2h agoTrump says he would 'love' to see a united IrelandU.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would "love" to see Ireland unify with British-run Northern Ireland and that it would happen eventually.3h agoTrump says he would 'love' to see a united IrelandU.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would "love" to see Ireland unify with British-run Northern Ireland and that it would happen eventually.3h agoThundershowers expected in North and East over next few daysAtmospheric conditions are becoming favourable for afternoon thundershowers in the Northern and Eastern provinces during the next few days, according to the Department of Meteorology.3h agoThundershowers expected in North and East over next few daysAtmospheric conditions are becoming favourable for afternoon thundershowers in the Northern and Eastern provinces during the next few days, according to the Department of Meteorology.3h agoBRICS agrees on joint declaration before New Delhi summit, sources sayThe BRICS group of emerging economies has agreed on a joint declaration, sources told Reuters on Saturday, hours before its leaders began a summit in New Delhi, aiming to boost the bloc's global clout.4h agoBRICS agrees on joint declaration before New Delhi summit, sources sayThe BRICS group of emerging economies has agreed on a joint declaration, sources told Reuters on Saturday, hours before its leaders began a summit in New Delhi, aiming to boost the bloc's global clout.4h agoFather of major drug trafficker Shiran Basik remandedAbdul Razak Mohamed Basik, the father of alleged large-scale drug trafficker Shiran Basik, has been remanded.4h agoFather of major drug trafficker Shiran Basik remandedAbdul Razak Mohamed Basik, the father of alleged large-scale drug trafficker Shiran Basik, has been remanded.4h agoDehiwala grenade attack suspected to be case of mistaken identity – Police Police suspect that the hand grenade attack carried out by an unidentified individual early last morning (11) on a residence located on Sirisangabo Mawatha in Dehiwala, was likely a case of mistaken identity.4h agoDehiwala grenade attack suspected to be case of mistaken identity – Police Police suspect that the hand grenade attack carried out by an unidentified individual early last morning (11) on a residence located on Sirisangabo Mawatha in Dehiwala, was likely a case of mistaken identity.4h agoSuspect wanted over multiple offences including burglaries arrested in ThanamalwilaA wanted suspect allegedly involved in several offences, including breaking and entering into homes and burglaries, has been arrested by the Computer Crime Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Thanamalwila.5h agoSuspect wanted over multiple offences including burglaries arrested in ThanamalwilaA wanted suspect allegedly involved in several offences, including breaking and entering into homes and burglaries, has been arrested by the Computer Crime Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Thanamalwila.5h agoFive SLAF personnel arrested over deer poaching, venison trafficking at Mattala AirportFive Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) personnel and two civilians have been arrested by Mattala Police for allegedly shooting and killing deer roaming within the premises of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport and selling the meat to outside parties.5h agoFive SLAF personnel arrested over deer poaching, venison trafficking at Mattala AirportFive Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) personnel and two civilians have been arrested by Mattala Police for allegedly shooting and killing deer roaming within the premises of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport and selling the meat to outside parties.5h agoIraqi, Saudi foreign ministers discuss regional developments after drone strikes on pipelineIraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed regional developments and continued coordination between their countries during a phone call Friday evening.6h agoIraqi, Saudi foreign ministers discuss regional developments after drone strikes on pipelineIraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed regional developments and continued coordination between their countries during a phone call Friday evening.6h ago China’s Xi arrives in India for BRICS summit in first trip in seven yearsChinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the Indian capital New Delhi on Saturday for the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit, marking his first visit to India in seven years.6h ago China’s Xi arrives in India for BRICS summit in first trip in seven yearsChinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the Indian capital New Delhi on Saturday for the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit, marking his first visit to India in seven years.6h agoHambantota Port ‘smart key’ theft racket busted; employee, businessman arrestedA port employee allegedly involved in a racket pertaining to the theft and sale of “smart keys” from vehicles imported into the country through the Hambantota International Port, along with an outside party who purchased the stolen keys, have been arrested.8h agoHambantota Port ‘smart key’ theft racket busted; employee, businessman arrestedA port employee allegedly involved in a racket pertaining to the theft and sale of “smart keys” from vehicles imported into the country through the Hambantota International Port, along with an outside party who purchased the stolen keys, have been arrested.8h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil.8h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil.8h agoJakarta jolted by 6.5 magnitude quake, tremors felt across Indonesia’s Java and SumatraA magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck near Jakarta’s Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) early Saturday, with tremors felt in the Indonesian capital and across parts of Java and Sumatra.8h agoJakarta jolted by 6.5 magnitude quake, tremors felt across Indonesia’s Java and SumatraA magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck near Jakarta’s Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) early Saturday, with tremors felt in the Indonesian capital and across parts of Java and Sumatra.8h agoPresident to attend NPP farmers’ rally in Polonnaruwa todayNational People’s Power (NPP) farmers’ rally in Polonnaruwa District will be held today (12) at 4.00 p.m. with the participation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.9h agoPresident to attend NPP farmers’ rally in Polonnaruwa todayNational People’s Power (NPP) farmers’ rally in Polonnaruwa District will be held today (12) at 4.00 p.m. with the participation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.9h ago13-year-old killed as firework explodes at religious festival in BatticaloaA 13-year-old boy was killed after a firework exploded during an annual religious festival held at a Kovil in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa.10h ago13-year-old killed as firework explodes at religious festival in BatticaloaA 13-year-old boy was killed after a firework exploded during an annual religious festival held at a Kovil in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa.10h agoDeath toll from Philippines ferry fire climbs to 35, with dozens still missingThe Philippine Coast Guard says it has recovered 30 bodies from the wreckage of a ferry that caught fire this week, bringing the total death toll to 35.10h agoDeath toll from Philippines ferry fire climbs to 35, with dozens still missingThe Philippine Coast Guard says it has recovered 30 bodies from the wreckage of a ferry that caught fire this week, bringing the total death toll to 35.10h agoSuspect arrested over Mahiyanganaya murder Sri Lanka Police said that a suspect allegedly involved in the murder of an individual who was attacked with a sharp weapon in front of a house in the Aluketiyawa area of Mahiyanganaya has been arrested.11h agoSuspect arrested over Mahiyanganaya murder Sri Lanka Police said that a suspect allegedly involved in the murder of an individual who was attacked with a sharp weapon in front of a house in the Aluketiyawa area of Mahiyanganaya has been arrested.11h agoUnidentified body found in Kelani RiverThe body of an unidentified man has been recovered from the Kelani River in the Jalthara area within the Hanwella Police Division.12h agoUnidentified body found in Kelani RiverThe body of an unidentified man has been recovered from the Kelani River in the Jalthara area within the Hanwella Police Division.12h ago
