Allies unite behind Saudi Arabia as Houthis step up attacks Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani military chiefs are to meet to discuss how to support Saudi Arabia under a joint defence pact, after Saudi's top religious authority told troops to be ready to lay down their lives to fight Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis.21m agoLandslide early warnings extended in several districts The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has extended the landslide early warnings issued for several districts amid the prevailing rainy weather conditions. 23m agoChamara Sampath’s ex-private secretary further remanded over bribery caseFormer State Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanayake’s former private secretary, who was arrested over an alleged bribery incident, has been further remanded until October 9 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. 50m agoChamara Sampath’s ex-private secretary further remanded over bribery caseFormer State Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanayake’s former private secretary, who was arrested over an alleged bribery incident, has been further remanded until October 9 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. 50m agoNEWS ALERTEx-Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena’s wife remanded Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardhana’s wife, Chinari Lakmanthi Hettiarachchi, has been remanded until October 06, following her arrest by the Bribery Commission on bribery charges. 55m agoNEWS ALERTEx-Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena’s wife remanded Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardhana’s wife, Chinari Lakmanthi Hettiarachchi, has been remanded until October 06, following her arrest by the Bribery Commission on bribery charges. 55m agoUAE delegation expresses interest in investing in Sri Lanka’s TVET sectorPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with a high-level delegation from the UAE at Parliament to discuss the possibility of collaboration to strengthen the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector of Sri Lanka 1h agoUAE delegation expresses interest in investing in Sri Lanka’s TVET sectorPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with a high-level delegation from the UAE at Parliament to discuss the possibility of collaboration to strengthen the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector of Sri Lanka 1h agoAnother 20 forests to be declared as reserves under ‘Vanaspathi’ programmeThe Ministry of Environment says 20 more forests will be declared as forest reserves tomorrow (26), under the national ‘Vanaspathi’ programme. 1h agoAnother 20 forests to be declared as reserves under ‘Vanaspathi’ programmeThe Ministry of Environment says 20 more forests will be declared as forest reserves tomorrow (26), under the national ‘Vanaspathi’ programme. 1h agoFormer Secretary of Buddhasasana Ministry arrested over corruption chargeA former Secretary to the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Kamal Bandara Dissanayake, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over an alleged corruption offence.1h agoFormer Secretary of Buddhasasana Ministry arrested over corruption chargeA former Secretary to the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Kamal Bandara Dissanayake, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over an alleged corruption offence.1h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTEx-Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena’s wife arrested on bribery chargeFormer Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardhana’s wife, Chinari Lakmanthi Hettiarachchi has been arrested by the Bribery Commission. 2h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTEx-Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena’s wife arrested on bribery chargeFormer Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardhana’s wife, Chinari Lakmanthi Hettiarachchi has been arrested by the Bribery Commission. 2h agoNEWS ALERTFormer chairman of Lanka Mineral Sands arrestedFormer Chairman of the state-owned Lanka Mineral Sands Limited, Udeni Dassanayake, has been arrested by the Bribery Commission over allegations that he caused a loss of approximately Rs. 30 million to the state by recruiting employees without following proper procedures.3h agoNEWS ALERTFormer chairman of Lanka Mineral Sands arrestedFormer Chairman of the state-owned Lanka Mineral Sands Limited, Udeni Dassanayake, has been arrested by the Bribery Commission over allegations that he caused a loss of approximately Rs. 30 million to the state by recruiting employees without following proper procedures.3h agoTIN certificate mandatory for specified transactions including opening bank accounts from Nov.The Inland Revenue Department has announced that presenting a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Certificate will be mandatory for specified activities with effect from November 1, 2026.4h agoTIN certificate mandatory for specified transactions including opening bank accounts from Nov.The Inland Revenue Department has announced that presenting a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Certificate will be mandatory for specified activities with effect from November 1, 2026.4h agoUS and China must act as responsible powers together, Xi says as Trump toasts friendship at state dinnerUS President Donald Trump welcomed China's President Xi Jinping to the White House for a lavish state dinner where both leaders touted a new chapter in their friendship.4h agoUS and China must act as responsible powers together, Xi says as Trump toasts friendship at state dinnerUS President Donald Trump welcomed China's President Xi Jinping to the White House for a lavish state dinner where both leaders touted a new chapter in their friendship.4h agoPresident assured efforts to review VAT on books in upcoming budget – PMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government is focusing on revising the VAT imposed on books through the upcoming Budget.4h agoPresident assured efforts to review VAT on books in upcoming budget – PMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government is focusing on revising the VAT imposed on books through the upcoming Budget.4h agoIndian High Commissioner meets ex-President Ranil WickremesingheA meeting was held today (25) between Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha and former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.5h agoIndian High Commissioner meets ex-President Ranil WickremesingheA meeting was held today (25) between Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha and former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.5h agoTraffic flow restored on Hatton–Colombo main road after earth slipTraffic movement on the Hatton–Colombo main road, which was disrupted due to an earth slip at Kuyilwatte, has now been restored.5h agoTraffic flow restored on Hatton–Colombo main road after earth slipTraffic movement on the Hatton–Colombo main road, which was disrupted due to an earth slip at Kuyilwatte, has now been restored.5h agoSJB MPs wear black in Parliament ahead of vote on 22nd AmendmentMembers of Parliament representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) arrived at Parliament dressed in black to protest against the Twenty-Second Amendment to the Constitution Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill. 5h agoSJB MPs wear black in Parliament ahead of vote on 22nd AmendmentMembers of Parliament representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) arrived at Parliament dressed in black to protest against the Twenty-Second Amendment to the Constitution Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill. 5h agoNew Chinese Ambassador meets former President Maithripala SirisenaA meeting was held between the newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Wei Huaxiang, and former President Maithripala Sirisena.6h agoNew Chinese Ambassador meets former President Maithripala SirisenaA meeting was held between the newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Wei Huaxiang, and former President Maithripala Sirisena.6h ago27th Colombo International Book Fair commences at BMICHThe 27th Colombo International Book Fair, organized by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers’ Association, commenced this morning (25) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) premises. 6h ago27th Colombo International Book Fair commences at BMICHThe 27th Colombo International Book Fair, organized by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers’ Association, commenced this morning (25) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) premises. 6h ago'Red' warning issued for strong winds and rough seas in Bay of BengalThe Department of Meteorology has issued a red-level warning for strong winds and rough seas for multi-day fishing boats operating in the deep-sea areas of the Bay of Bengal.7h ago'Red' warning issued for strong winds and rough seas in Bay of BengalThe Department of Meteorology has issued a red-level warning for strong winds and rough seas for multi-day fishing boats operating in the deep-sea areas of the Bay of Bengal.7h agoIsrael's Netanyahu tells U.N. "we will continue to defend our state" as many leaders walk outIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday as his country faces broad condemnation and growing isolation over Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank. 7h agoIsrael's Netanyahu tells U.N. "we will continue to defend our state" as many leaders walk outIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday as his country faces broad condemnation and growing isolation over Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank. 7h agoE-revenue licence issuance service temporarily suspended in eight provincesThe e-revenue licence issuance service in eight provinces has been temporarily suspended for three days from today (25) due to a system update.8h agoE-revenue licence issuance service temporarily suspended in eight provincesThe e-revenue licence issuance service in eight provinces has been temporarily suspended for three days from today (25) due to a system update.8h ago
