India and Sri Lanka reaffirm commitment to maritime security cooperation The Indian and Sri Lankan Coast Guards have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation, with particular emphasis on regional maritime security, operational coordination and disaster response.15h agoMarried couple die from suspected toxic smoke inhalation in Nuwara EliyaA married couple residing in a rented house in the Meepilimana area of Nuwara Eliya was found dead early this morning (03) with the deaths suspected to have been caused by inhaling toxic smoke.15h agoSpecial National Dengue Prevention Week scheduled for Nov. 9–14A Special National Dengue Prevention Week has been declared from November 9 to 14, covering 74 high-risk Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas across the country.15h agoSpecial National Dengue Prevention Week scheduled for Nov. 9–14A Special National Dengue Prevention Week has been declared from November 9 to 14, covering 74 high-risk Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas across the country.15h agoTourist arrivals top 168,000 in October Sri Lanka welcomed 168,625 international tourists in October, with India continuing to dominate the tourism market, according to the latest figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).15h agoTourist arrivals top 168,000 in October Sri Lanka welcomed 168,625 international tourists in October, with India continuing to dominate the tourism market, according to the latest figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).15h agoParliamentary committee reviews measures to address prison overcrowding A series of legal, administrative and institutional measures to address prison overcrowding, including amendments to the Prisons Ordinance and the rehabilitation of individuals with drug addiction have been reviewed at the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection.16h agoParliamentary committee reviews measures to address prison overcrowding A series of legal, administrative and institutional measures to address prison overcrowding, including amendments to the Prisons Ordinance and the rehabilitation of individuals with drug addiction have been reviewed at the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection.16h agoCabinet approves contracts worth over Rs. 3.3 billion to repair roads damaged by Cyclone DitwahThe Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of contracts to repair and upgrade several road sections damaged by Cyclone Ditwah.16h agoCabinet approves contracts worth over Rs. 3.3 billion to repair roads damaged by Cyclone DitwahThe Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of contracts to repair and upgrade several road sections damaged by Cyclone Ditwah.16h agoEU to provide €10 million grant to promote sustainable trade with Sri LankaThe European Union (EU) has agreed to support a project aimed at promoting sustainable trade between Sri Lanka and the European Union.16h agoEU to provide €10 million grant to promote sustainable trade with Sri LankaThe European Union (EU) has agreed to support a project aimed at promoting sustainable trade between Sri Lanka and the European Union.16h agoUN Women highlights need to turn female political representation into meaningful leadership in Sri Lanka UN Women has stressed that the next major challenge for Sri Lanka is to ensure that increased representation of women in politics translates into meaningful participation, political influence and leadership.16h agoUN Women highlights need to turn female political representation into meaningful leadership in Sri Lanka UN Women has stressed that the next major challenge for Sri Lanka is to ensure that increased representation of women in politics translates into meaningful participation, political influence and leadership.16h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTNamal Rajapaksa granted bail in ‘Krrish’ deal caseThe Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of SLPP National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, who had been remanded in connection with the controversial ‘Krrish’ deal.17h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTNamal Rajapaksa granted bail in ‘Krrish’ deal caseThe Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of SLPP National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, who had been remanded in connection with the controversial ‘Krrish’ deal.17h agoNew directors appointed to five major hospitals in Sri LankaNew directors have been appointed to five major hospitals across the country.17h agoNew directors appointed to five major hospitals in Sri LankaNew directors have been appointed to five major hospitals across the country.17h agoOver 21,000 affected by adverse weather across Sri LankaA total of 21,452 people belonging to 5,829 families have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported.17h agoOver 21,000 affected by adverse weather across Sri LankaA total of 21,452 people belonging to 5,829 families have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported.17h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightning in 19 districts The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level severe lightning warning for several parts of the country, cautioning the general public about possible thunderstorms accompanied by severe lightning from 1.00 p.m. today (03).17h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightning in 19 districts The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level severe lightning warning for several parts of the country, cautioning the general public about possible thunderstorms accompanied by severe lightning from 1.00 p.m. today (03).17h agoCivil Procedure Code (Amendment) Bill presented to ParliamentThe Civil Procedure Code (Amendment) Bill has been presented to Parliament today (03).17h agoCivil Procedure Code (Amendment) Bill presented to ParliamentThe Civil Procedure Code (Amendment) Bill has been presented to Parliament today (03).17h agoProposal for PSC on ‘Black July’ presented in ParliamentThe proposal seeking the appointment of a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC), to conduct a comprehensive study into the 1983 ‘Black July’ tragedy and its impact, has been submitted to Parliament.18h agoProposal for PSC on ‘Black July’ presented in ParliamentThe proposal seeking the appointment of a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC), to conduct a comprehensive study into the 1983 ‘Black July’ tragedy and its impact, has been submitted to Parliament.18h agoFire breaks out at a girls’ hostel at Kelaniya UniversityA fire has reportedly broken out in a room at a girls’ hostel at the University of Kelaniya.19h agoFire breaks out at a girls’ hostel at Kelaniya UniversityA fire has reportedly broken out in a room at a girls’ hostel at the University of Kelaniya.19h agoCyclonic storm ‘Murasu’ makes landfall in India; fishing & naval communities cautionedThe cyclonic storm "Murasu" has made landfall in India and it is expected to continue moving in a north-northwestward, according to the Department of Meteorology.19h agoCyclonic storm ‘Murasu’ makes landfall in India; fishing & naval communities cautionedThe cyclonic storm "Murasu" has made landfall in India and it is expected to continue moving in a north-northwestward, according to the Department of Meteorology.19h agoYoshitha Rajapaksa pleads not guilty to money laundering chargesYoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, today (03) pleaded not guilty before the Colombo High Court to the charges filed against him under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. 20h agoYoshitha Rajapaksa pleads not guilty to money laundering chargesYoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, today (03) pleaded not guilty before the Colombo High Court to the charges filed against him under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. 20h agoNEWS ALERTCourt orders release of Daisy Forrest from money laundering caseThe Colombo High Court has ordered the release of Daisy Forrest, the grandmother of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, from the case filed against them both under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.20h agoNEWS ALERTCourt orders release of Daisy Forrest from money laundering caseThe Colombo High Court has ordered the release of Daisy Forrest, the grandmother of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, from the case filed against them both under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.20h agoNEWS ALERTParliamentary seats allocated to Colombo District increased to 19 under revised systemAccording to the revised electoral system announced by the Election Commission, the number of parliamentary seats allocated to the Colombo District has increased from 18 to 19, while the allocation for the Badulla District has decreased from nine to eight.20h agoNEWS ALERTParliamentary seats allocated to Colombo District increased to 19 under revised systemAccording to the revised electoral system announced by the Election Commission, the number of parliamentary seats allocated to the Colombo District has increased from 18 to 19, while the allocation for the Badulla District has decreased from nine to eight.20h agoWomen’s leadership no longer merely an equality target, but a condition for global survival – PM HariniPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the Commonwealth Women’s Forum (CWF), addressing the Plenary 01 Opening Session under the theme “Advancing Gender Equality: Investment in a Prosperous and Resilient Commonwealth.”21h agoWomen’s leadership no longer merely an equality target, but a condition for global survival – PM HariniPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the Commonwealth Women’s Forum (CWF), addressing the Plenary 01 Opening Session under the theme “Advancing Gender Equality: Investment in a Prosperous and Resilient Commonwealth.”21h ago
