Trump eyes busy week of meetings as UN General Assembly gathersUS President Donald Trump's two days attending the United Nations General Assembly will include a series of bilateral meetings and events with notable political figures such as the leaders of Ukraine and the United Kingdom, and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. just nowGerman Chancellor Merz calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay onEmbattled German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to stay on despite exit polls in two local elections suggesting damaging defeats for his centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party. 1m agoHeavy rainfall expected in parts of the island todayThe low-pressure area that has formed over the Andaman Sea region of the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify further over the next few days...6m agoHeavy rainfall expected in parts of the island todayThe low-pressure area that has formed over the Andaman Sea region of the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify further over the next few days...6m agoWater levels in several major rivers rise amid heavy rains across Sri LankaWater levels in several major rivers across Sri Lanka have risen significantly due to the prevailing rainy weather conditions, according to the Irrigation Department.7h agoWater levels in several major rivers rise amid heavy rains across Sri LankaWater levels in several major rivers across Sri Lanka have risen significantly due to the prevailing rainy weather conditions, according to the Irrigation Department.7h agoTrump says Houthis agree to not fight US amid attacks on Saudi ArabiaUS President Donald Trump said Sunday that Yemen's Houthis have agreed not to attack the United States, despite the Iran-allied group stepping up its war against US ally Saudi Arabia, Fox News reported.8h agoTrump says Houthis agree to not fight US amid attacks on Saudi ArabiaUS President Donald Trump said Sunday that Yemen's Houthis have agreed not to attack the United States, despite the Iran-allied group stepping up its war against US ally Saudi Arabia, Fox News reported.8h agoMan arrested in Gampaha over forged certificates and official sealsPolice have arrested a 27-year-old man following a raid on an operation allegedly producing large quantities of forged degree certificates, official documents and institutional seals at a rented house in Imbulgoda, Gampaha.8h agoMan arrested in Gampaha over forged certificates and official sealsPolice have arrested a 27-year-old man following a raid on an operation allegedly producing large quantities of forged degree certificates, official documents and institutional seals at a rented house in Imbulgoda, Gampaha.8h agoChile's Michelle Bachelet withdraws from race to lead UNFormer Chilean president Michelle Bachelet announced on Saturday that she is withdrawing her candidacy to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, ending a bid that had struggled to gain traction among Security Council members. 8h agoChile's Michelle Bachelet withdraws from race to lead UNFormer Chilean president Michelle Bachelet announced on Saturday that she is withdrawing her candidacy to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, ending a bid that had struggled to gain traction among Security Council members. 8h agoFair enforcement of law key to public trust: Justice Minister Fair enforcement of the law is essential to building public confidence in state institutions, Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara has stressed.9h agoFair enforcement of law key to public trust: Justice Minister Fair enforcement of the law is essential to building public confidence in state institutions, Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara has stressed.9h agoGovt. to ease restrictions on rooftop solar systemsMinister of Energy Anura Karunathilaka says the government plans to remove existing restrictions on rooftop solar panels in the future.9h agoGovt. to ease restrictions on rooftop solar systemsMinister of Energy Anura Karunathilaka says the government plans to remove existing restrictions on rooftop solar panels in the future.9h agoProvincial Education Directors empowered to decide on school opening amid adverse weatherProvincial Education Directors have been empowered to make decisions on whether schools should be conducted tomorrow (21) in districts affected by adverse weather conditions, according to the Ministry of Education.10h agoProvincial Education Directors empowered to decide on school opening amid adverse weatherProvincial Education Directors have been empowered to make decisions on whether schools should be conducted tomorrow (21) in districts affected by adverse weather conditions, according to the Ministry of Education.10h agoIran warns against new escalation by US and alliesIran warned on Sunday against any big new attack by the United States and its allies, saying it had information such a move was being prepared, adding to the anxiety in a region already on edge after drone and missile strikes on Saudi Arabia.10h agoIran warns against new escalation by US and alliesIran warned on Sunday against any big new attack by the United States and its allies, saying it had information such a move was being prepared, adding to the anxiety in a region already on edge after drone and missile strikes on Saudi Arabia.10h agoN’Eliya Education Zone principals given authority to decide on school opening amid adverse weatherThe Nuwara Eliya Zonal Education Director has authorized school principals to decide whether their respective schools should remain open tomorrow (21), in view of the prevailing adverse weather conditions in the area.10h agoN’Eliya Education Zone principals given authority to decide on school opening amid adverse weatherThe Nuwara Eliya Zonal Education Director has authorized school principals to decide whether their respective schools should remain open tomorrow (21), in view of the prevailing adverse weather conditions in the area.10h agoNawalapitiya records 210 mm of rainfall in 24 hoursNawalapitiya recorded the highest rainfall in Sri Lanka over the past 24 hours, with 210 millimetres of rain recorded up to 6:00 p.m. today (20), as heavy showers continued to affect several areas of the central highlands, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).11h agoNawalapitiya records 210 mm of rainfall in 24 hoursNawalapitiya recorded the highest rainfall in Sri Lanka over the past 24 hours, with 210 millimetres of rain recorded up to 6:00 p.m. today (20), as heavy showers continued to affect several areas of the central highlands, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).11h agoAdverse weather affects 16 districts across Sri LankaA total of 16 districts across the country have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).11h agoAdverse weather affects 16 districts across Sri LankaA total of 16 districts across the country have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).11h agoKelani River water level rises amid heavy rainfallThe water level of the Kelani River is reported to be rising significantly due to heavy rains in the upper catchment areas.12h agoKelani River water level rises amid heavy rainfallThe water level of the Kelani River is reported to be rising significantly due to heavy rains in the upper catchment areas.12h agoLow-pressure area forms over Bay of Bengal; Heavy rain expected in several areasA low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal, northeast of Sri Lanka, in the vicinity of the Andaman region, according to the Department of Meteorology.12h agoLow-pressure area forms over Bay of Bengal; Heavy rain expected in several areasA low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal, northeast of Sri Lanka, in the vicinity of the Andaman region, according to the Department of Meteorology.12h agoPresident signals tax cuts in upcoming budgetPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the upcoming Budget is expected to provide tax relief to the public by reducing the burden of certain existing taxes.12h agoPresident signals tax cuts in upcoming budgetPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the upcoming Budget is expected to provide tax relief to the public by reducing the burden of certain existing taxes.12h agoWorld leaders return to UN amid wars in Middle East and UkraineWorld leaders gather in New York this week for the UN General Assembly, bracing for President Donald Trump's return to the rostrum for a second year running, with talks centering on the widening conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine and the risks of artificial intelligence.12h agoWorld leaders return to UN amid wars in Middle East and UkraineWorld leaders gather in New York this week for the UN General Assembly, bracing for President Donald Trump's return to the rostrum for a second year running, with talks centering on the widening conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine and the risks of artificial intelligence.12h agoNEWS ALERTPresident announces plans for fuel subsidy to ease October price hikePresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government expects to provide a subsidy to cushion the impact of a potential fuel price increase in October. 12h agoNEWS ALERTPresident announces plans for fuel subsidy to ease October price hikePresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government expects to provide a subsidy to cushion the impact of a potential fuel price increase in October. 12h agoNo one is above the law under current government: PresidentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stressed that no one is above the law under the current government, emphasizing that all individuals, including the President, Ministers and Members of Parliament, are equal before the law.13h agoNo one is above the law under current government: PresidentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stressed that no one is above the law under the current government, emphasizing that all individuals, including the President, Ministers and Members of Parliament, are equal before the law.13h ago