Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii with strong winds and torrential rainStrong winds and torrential rain are lashing Hawaii after category one Hurricane Lala skirted Big Island on Saturday.18m agoUnidentified body found on beach near Galle FaceAn unidentified body has been found on the beach near Galle Face, police stated.39m agoCID complaint filed by Gemunu Wijeratne over social media attacks The Chairman of the Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA), Gemunu Wijeratne has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over alleged defamatory statements made against him on social media.58m agoCID complaint filed by Gemunu Wijeratne over social media attacks The Chairman of the Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA), Gemunu Wijeratne has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over alleged defamatory statements made against him on social media.58m agoSevere drought and extreme heat hit several districtsTemperatures are expected to reach between 39°C and 45°C in several districts, with the Department of Meteorology warning that the heat level will require public attention. 1h agoSevere drought and extreme heat hit several districtsTemperatures are expected to reach between 39°C and 45°C in several districts, with the Department of Meteorology warning that the heat level will require public attention. 1h agoSpecial probe launched into Navy craft accident off AngulanaThe Sri Lanka Navy has appointed a special board of inquiry to conduct a preliminary investigation into the accident involving a Navy fast attack craft off the coast of Angulana.1h agoSpecial probe launched into Navy craft accident off AngulanaThe Sri Lanka Navy has appointed a special board of inquiry to conduct a preliminary investigation into the accident involving a Navy fast attack craft off the coast of Angulana.1h agoTwelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorwayTwelve people were killed and dozens more injured when a Polish tourist bus veered off a Hungarian motorway and into a ditch. 1h agoTwelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorwayTwelve people were killed and dozens more injured when a Polish tourist bus veered off a Hungarian motorway and into a ditch. 1h agoTwo Kandy-Hatton buses collide in GinigathhenaTwo private buses travelling from Kandy to Hatton collided in the Peragolla area of Ginigathhena, after their drivers allegedly attempted to overtake each other recklessly, police said.2h agoTwo Kandy-Hatton buses collide in GinigathhenaTwo private buses travelling from Kandy to Hatton collided in the Peragolla area of Ginigathhena, after their drivers allegedly attempted to overtake each other recklessly, police said.2h agoIndians account for nearly 25% of tourist arrivals in 2026: SLTDAIndia has emerged as the largest source of tourists to Sri Lanka this year, accounting for nearly one in every four international visitor arrivals, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).2h agoIndians account for nearly 25% of tourist arrivals in 2026: SLTDAIndia has emerged as the largest source of tourists to Sri Lanka this year, accounting for nearly one in every four international visitor arrivals, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).2h agoVictim was not intended target? - More details revealed on Mount Lavinia shootingMore details have been revealed regarding the shooting incident that occurred last night (15), in Mount Lavinia, which killed one individual. 2h agoVictim was not intended target? - More details revealed on Mount Lavinia shootingMore details have been revealed regarding the shooting incident that occurred last night (15), in Mount Lavinia, which killed one individual. 2h agoRevised VAT invoice format to become mandatory from Oct. 1The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) says the revised Value Added Tax (VAT) invoice format will become mandatory from October 01, 2026. 2h agoRevised VAT invoice format to become mandatory from Oct. 1The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) says the revised Value Added Tax (VAT) invoice format will become mandatory from October 01, 2026. 2h agoAudit Committee to probe financial irregularities at Divisional Secretariats in N'EliyaSteps have been taken to appoint an audit committee under the supervision of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to investigate alleged financial irregularities at Divisional Secretariats in the Nuwara Eliya District. 4h agoAudit Committee to probe financial irregularities at Divisional Secretariats in N'EliyaSteps have been taken to appoint an audit committee under the supervision of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to investigate alleged financial irregularities at Divisional Secretariats in the Nuwara Eliya District. 4h agoPM calls for shared responsibility in Sri Lanka’s developmentPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the spiritual guidance rendered by the Maha Sangha and their support in strengthening values within society provide an invaluable strength for the Government’s efforts. 4h agoPM calls for shared responsibility in Sri Lanka’s developmentPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the spiritual guidance rendered by the Maha Sangha and their support in strengthening values within society provide an invaluable strength for the Government’s efforts. 4h agoDengue cases in Sri Lanka surpass 92,000 with 68 deathsSri Lanka has recorded a total of 92,011 dengue cases so far this year, while the number of dengue-related deaths has risen to 68, according to the National Dengue Control Unit. 4h agoDengue cases in Sri Lanka surpass 92,000 with 68 deathsSri Lanka has recorded a total of 92,011 dengue cases so far this year, while the number of dengue-related deaths has risen to 68, according to the National Dengue Control Unit. 4h agoThousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 51, cuts roadsAround 5,000 people have been evacuated after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake smashed an area in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 51, blocking roads and causing landslides, authorities said on Sunday. 5h agoThousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 51, cuts roadsAround 5,000 people have been evacuated after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake smashed an area in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 51, blocking roads and causing landslides, authorities said on Sunday. 5h agoTwo killed in separate motorcycle accidents across the island Two individuals have died in separate road accidents involving motorcycles in two areas, police said. 5h agoTwo killed in separate motorcycle accidents across the island Two individuals have died in separate road accidents involving motorcycles in two areas, police said. 5h agoSearch operations continue further after Navy vessel distressed off Angulana Search operations are continuing today (16), following Dvora vessel of the Sri Lanka Navy was involved in an accident in the seas off the coast of Angulana, the Sri Lanka Navy said. 6h agoSearch operations continue further after Navy vessel distressed off Angulana Search operations are continuing today (16), following Dvora vessel of the Sri Lanka Navy was involved in an accident in the seas off the coast of Angulana, the Sri Lanka Navy said. 6h agoTeen dead, one rescued & another missing in drowning incident in Ma OyaOne person has died, another has been rescued, and a third remains missing following a drowning incident in the Ma Oya in the Madurupitiya area of Meerigama. 6h agoTeen dead, one rescued & another missing in drowning incident in Ma OyaOne person has died, another has been rescued, and a third remains missing following a drowning incident in the Ma Oya in the Madurupitiya area of Meerigama. 6h agoSpecial traffic plan implemented in Kaduwela todayA special traffic plan will be implemented in the Kaduwela area today (16) due to the annual ‘Diya Kapima’ of the Sri Rankadu Paththini Devalaya, Police said. 7h agoSpecial traffic plan implemented in Kaduwela todayA special traffic plan will be implemented in the Kaduwela area today (16) due to the annual ‘Diya Kapima’ of the Sri Rankadu Paththini Devalaya, Police said. 7h agoSri Lanka aims to produce 50% of annual big onion requirement locallyThe Department of Agriculture says plans are currently underway to produce 50% of Sri Lanka’s annual big onion requirement locally. 8h agoSri Lanka aims to produce 50% of annual big onion requirement locallyThe Department of Agriculture says plans are currently underway to produce 50% of Sri Lanka’s annual big onion requirement locally. 8h ago22-year-old arrested with foreign cigarettes at BIAA 22-year-old individual has been arrested with a stock of foreign cigarettes allegedly smuggled into Sri Lanka, the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) said. 8h ago22-year-old arrested with foreign cigarettes at BIAA 22-year-old individual has been arrested with a stock of foreign cigarettes allegedly smuggled into Sri Lanka, the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) said. 8h ago
