Landslide warnings issued for 13 divisional secretariat areasThe National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued landslide warnings for 13 Divisional Secretariat Divisions across five districts.Oct 04, 202606:54 PMNo US pressure on Sri Lanka over Iranian vessels: Foreign MinisterThe Sri Lankan government will make decisions while safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and identity, while remaining prepared to intervene when necessary on humanitarian grounds, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has stated.Oct 04, 202606:32 PMAmber alert issued for rough seas along western and northern coastThe Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for rough seas, warning of hazardous sea conditions along the coastal waters stretching from Kankesanthurai to Galle via Mannar, Puttalam and Colombo.Oct 04, 202606:18 PMAmber alert issued for rough seas along western and northern coastThe Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for rough seas, warning of hazardous sea conditions along the coastal waters stretching from Kankesanthurai to Galle via Mannar, Puttalam and Colombo.Oct 04, 202606:18 PMWorkers must understand health sector’s direction to better serve public: MinisterMinister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has stressed the importance of health sector personnel having a clear understanding of the direction in which the country’s health service is moving, saying this would help improve the delivery of healthcare services to the public.Oct 04, 202605:54 PMWorkers must understand health sector’s direction to better serve public: MinisterMinister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has stressed the importance of health sector personnel having a clear understanding of the direction in which the country’s health service is moving, saying this would help improve the delivery of healthcare services to the public.Oct 04, 202605:54 PMAustralia investigating Flydubai co-pilot's links to countryAustralian authorities are investigating the links between the country and a Flydubai co-pilot who attempted to take control of a plane travelling to Israel.Oct 04, 202605:20 PMAustralia investigating Flydubai co-pilot's links to countryAustralian authorities are investigating the links between the country and a Flydubai co-pilot who attempted to take control of a plane travelling to Israel.Oct 04, 202605:20 PM5,000 houses to be opened across the country for World Habitat DayA programme has been organized to open 5,000 houses across the country tomorrow (05), in view of the World Habitat Day, Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply Susil Ranasinghe stated.Oct 04, 202605:12 PM5,000 houses to be opened across the country for World Habitat DayA programme has been organized to open 5,000 houses across the country tomorrow (05), in view of the World Habitat Day, Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply Susil Ranasinghe stated.Oct 04, 202605:12 PMNEWS ALERTSix arrested during cost-of-living protest granted bailSix individuals who were arrested while participating in a protest organized by the People’s Struggle Movement have been granted bail.Oct 04, 202604:46 PMNEWS ALERTSix arrested during cost-of-living protest granted bailSix individuals who were arrested while participating in a protest organized by the People’s Struggle Movement have been granted bail.Oct 04, 202604:46 PMWarm weather advisory issued for several areasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level warm weather advisory for several parts of the country, warning of increased heat conditions during the daytime tomorrow (05).Oct 04, 202604:40 PMWarm weather advisory issued for several areasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level warm weather advisory for several parts of the country, warning of increased heat conditions during the daytime tomorrow (05).Oct 04, 202604:40 PMIndians protest election chief as police probe harassment claimsIndians rallied for a third day on Sunday (Oct 4) demanding the election commission chief's resignation, while police launched an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against officers during protests in New Delhi a day earlier.Oct 04, 202604:19 PMIndians protest election chief as police probe harassment claimsIndians rallied for a third day on Sunday (Oct 4) demanding the election commission chief's resignation, while police launched an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against officers during protests in New Delhi a day earlier.Oct 04, 202604:19 PMSri Lanka records slight decline in tourist arrivals in SeptemberSri Lanka has recorded a slight decline in foreign tourist arrivals in September 2026, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).Oct 04, 202603:46 PMSri Lanka records slight decline in tourist arrivals in SeptemberSri Lanka has recorded a slight decline in foreign tourist arrivals in September 2026, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).Oct 04, 202603:46 PMNEWS ALERTGalagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero remanded until tomorrowThe General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organization, Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who was arrested on outstanding warrants has been remanded until tomorrow (05).Oct 04, 202603:18 PMNEWS ALERTGalagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero remanded until tomorrowThe General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organization, Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who was arrested on outstanding warrants has been remanded until tomorrow (05).Oct 04, 202603:18 PMNEWS ALERTLitro gas prices to remain unchanged for October Litro Gas Lanka Limited has announced that it has decided not to revise the price of LP gas cylinders for the month of October 2026.Oct 04, 202603:11 PMNEWS ALERTLitro gas prices to remain unchanged for October Litro Gas Lanka Limited has announced that it has decided not to revise the price of LP gas cylinders for the month of October 2026.Oct 04, 202603:11 PMPolice urge drivers to exercise extreme caution amid heavy rainPolice have urged drivers to exercise extreme caution when travelling along the Hatton–Nuwara Eliya and Hatton–Colombo main roads as heavy rainfall continues to affect the central hills.Oct 04, 202602:55 PMPolice urge drivers to exercise extreme caution amid heavy rainPolice have urged drivers to exercise extreme caution when travelling along the Hatton–Nuwara Eliya and Hatton–Colombo main roads as heavy rainfall continues to affect the central hills.Oct 04, 202602:55 PMPhilippines arrests 244 foreign workers in online scam crackdownPhilippines authorities have arrested more than 200 foreign workers in the country's largest crackdown on illegal online gaming operators this year, the immigration bureau said.Oct 04, 202602:48 PMPhilippines arrests 244 foreign workers in online scam crackdownPhilippines authorities have arrested more than 200 foreign workers in the country's largest crackdown on illegal online gaming operators this year, the immigration bureau said.Oct 04, 202602:48 PMDistrict anti-trafficking forums to strengthen response to human traffickingThe establishment of District Anti-Trafficking Forums emerged as a key focus at a stakeholder meeting of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF), held at the Ministry of Defence.Oct 04, 202602:45 PMDistrict anti-trafficking forums to strengthen response to human traffickingThe establishment of District Anti-Trafficking Forums emerged as a key focus at a stakeholder meeting of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF), held at the Ministry of Defence.Oct 04, 202602:45 PMRare tornado rips through Australia townA tornado ripped through an Australian town, sending outdoor furniture flying and prompting cries of disbelief from passers-by. Oct 04, 202602:25 PMRare tornado rips through Australia townA tornado ripped through an Australian town, sending outdoor furniture flying and prompting cries of disbelief from passers-by. Oct 04, 202602:25 PMSix arrested at cost-of-living protest produced before courtSix individuals arrested while being part of a protest organized by the People’s Struggle Movement have been brought before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (4).Oct 04, 202602:14 PMSix arrested at cost-of-living protest produced before courtSix individuals arrested while being part of a protest organized by the People’s Struggle Movement have been brought before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (4).Oct 04, 202602:14 PMOver 4,300 people affected by adverse weather conditions across Sri Lanka A total of 4,360 people have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country.Oct 04, 202602:11 PMOver 4,300 people affected by adverse weather conditions across Sri Lanka A total of 4,360 people have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country.Oct 04, 202602:11 PMPistol concealed inside grave recovered in Ganemulla following questioning of ‘Konda Ranjii’Police have recovered a pistol that had been concealed inside a grave at a cemetery in Ganemulla, based on information revealed during the questioning of a suspect known as ‘Konda Ranjii’. Oct 04, 202602:02 PMPistol concealed inside grave recovered in Ganemulla following questioning of ‘Konda Ranjii’Police have recovered a pistol that had been concealed inside a grave at a cemetery in Ganemulla, based on information revealed during the questioning of a suspect known as ‘Konda Ranjii’. Oct 04, 202602:02 PMSri Lanka’s unemployment rate rises to 4% in Q2 2026Sri Lanka’s unemployment rate increased to 4% in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Department of Census and Statistics.Oct 04, 202602:00 PMSri Lanka’s unemployment rate rises to 4% in Q2 2026Sri Lanka’s unemployment rate increased to 4% in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Department of Census and Statistics.Oct 04, 202602:00 PM
