SriLankan Airlines cancels flight to Dammam todaySriLankan Airlines has cancelled its flight scheduled to operate to Dammam International Airport in Saudi Arabia today (12). Oct 12, 202610:40 AMNEWS ALERTFormer Minister Chandima Weerakkody arrives at Bribery CommissionFormer Minister Chandima Weerakkody has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to provide a statement as a witness in connection with an ongoing investigation.Oct 12, 202609:58 AMNEWS ALERTMP Chamara Sampath arrives at Bribery CommissionParliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). Oct 12, 202609:47 AMNEWS ALERTMP Chamara Sampath arrives at Bribery CommissionParliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). Oct 12, 202609:47 AMWater level in Kalu Ganga rises amid heavy rainfall - Irrigation Dept.Heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas of the Kalu Ganga has caused water levels to rise in the Kalawellawa area. Oct 12, 202609:34 AMWater level in Kalu Ganga rises amid heavy rainfall - Irrigation Dept.Heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas of the Kalu Ganga has caused water levels to rise in the Kalawellawa area. Oct 12, 202609:34 AMUPDATENEWS ALERTNawalapitiya UC Chairman, son and son-in-law arrested over assault incidentFour individuals, including the Chairman of the Nawalapitiya Urban Council, his son and son-in-law, have been arrested in connection with an alleged assault incident following a vehicle accident in Nawalapitiya, police said.Oct 12, 202609:32 AMUPDATENEWS ALERTNawalapitiya UC Chairman, son and son-in-law arrested over assault incidentFour individuals, including the Chairman of the Nawalapitiya Urban Council, his son and son-in-law, have been arrested in connection with an alleged assault incident following a vehicle accident in Nawalapitiya, police said.Oct 12, 202609:32 AMSri Lanka records USD 6.86 bln in workers’ remittances in first 9 months of the yearSri Lanka received a total of USD 6,865.4 million in workers’ remittances from January to September this year, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).Oct 12, 202609:23 AMSri Lanka records USD 6.86 bln in workers’ remittances in first 9 months of the yearSri Lanka received a total of USD 6,865.4 million in workers’ remittances from January to September this year, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).Oct 12, 202609:23 AMSecond king coconut village established in Dehigama under national programmeThe second king coconut village under the “Ceylon King Coconut Village” national programme, launched by the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure to establish 250 king coconut villages across Sri Lanka within three years, was established yesterday (11). Oct 12, 202609:04 AMSecond king coconut village established in Dehigama under national programmeThe second king coconut village under the “Ceylon King Coconut Village” national programme, launched by the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure to establish 250 king coconut villages across Sri Lanka within three years, was established yesterday (11). Oct 12, 202609:04 AMSuspect arrested with pistol and six rounds of ammunition in WeeraketiyaA suspect has been arrested with a pistol and six rounds of ammunition in the Kinchigune area of Weeraketiya.Oct 12, 202607:23 AMSuspect arrested with pistol and six rounds of ammunition in WeeraketiyaA suspect has been arrested with a pistol and six rounds of ammunition in the Kinchigune area of Weeraketiya.Oct 12, 202607:23 AMNew train service introduced between Polgahawela and PeradeniyaA new train service has been introduced from today (12) for schoolchildren and other passengers travelling between Polgahawela and Peradeniya. Oct 12, 202606:51 AMNew train service introduced between Polgahawela and PeradeniyaA new train service has been introduced from today (12) for schoolchildren and other passengers travelling between Polgahawela and Peradeniya. Oct 12, 202606:51 AMTrump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from RussiaUS President Donald Trump is facing a growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia as the Iran war continues to impact global energy prices. Oct 12, 202606:41 AMTrump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from RussiaUS President Donald Trump is facing a growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia as the Iran war continues to impact global energy prices. Oct 12, 202606:41 AMNEWS ALERTOne dead in new attack on Saudi airport, a day after Houthi strike kills 13One person was killed and nearly a dozen hurt in a new attack Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, Saudi authorities reported, a day after a strike claimed by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis that killed 13 people and wounded more than 300. Oct 12, 202606:12 AMNEWS ALERTOne dead in new attack on Saudi airport, a day after Houthi strike kills 13One person was killed and nearly a dozen hurt in a new attack Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, Saudi authorities reported, a day after a strike claimed by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis that killed 13 people and wounded more than 300. Oct 12, 202606:12 AMFairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island todayShowers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m, today (12), the Department of Meteorology said. Oct 12, 202606:04 AMFairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island todayShowers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m, today (12), the Department of Meteorology said. Oct 12, 202606:04 AMFoot march calling for Gnanasara Thero’s release continues for third dayA foot march organized under the leadership of the Maha Sangha in support of Most Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who is currently in prison, and in defence of the religious rights of Buddhist monks, is continuing for the third consecutive day today (12). Oct 12, 202606:02 AMFoot march calling for Gnanasara Thero’s release continues for third dayA foot march organized under the leadership of the Maha Sangha in support of Most Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who is currently in prison, and in defence of the religious rights of Buddhist monks, is continuing for the third consecutive day today (12). Oct 12, 202606:02 AMUPDATENEWS ALERTAgreements with private fuel companies to be amended in future – PresidentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that agreements already signed with private fuel companies will be amended in the future. Oct 11, 202609:58 PMUPDATENEWS ALERTAgreements with private fuel companies to be amended in future – PresidentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that agreements already signed with private fuel companies will be amended in the future. Oct 11, 202609:58 PMTrump claims Russia and Ukraine agree to energy ceasefire, but Zelenskyy says this is ‘news for me’President Donald Trump claimed Sunday that Ukraine and Russia have agreed to an “energy ceasefire” as part of the ongoing conflict. There was no immediate confirmation from Moscow, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reportedly said this “was news for me.” Oct 11, 202609:23 PMTrump claims Russia and Ukraine agree to energy ceasefire, but Zelenskyy says this is ‘news for me’President Donald Trump claimed Sunday that Ukraine and Russia have agreed to an “energy ceasefire” as part of the ongoing conflict. There was no immediate confirmation from Moscow, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reportedly said this “was news for me.” Oct 11, 202609:23 PMLandslide warning issued for several districts extendedThe National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended the landslide early warnings issued for several districts in view of the prevailing rainy weather conditions. Oct 11, 202608:03 PMLandslide warning issued for several districts extendedThe National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended the landslide early warnings issued for several districts in view of the prevailing rainy weather conditions. Oct 11, 202608:03 PMEffective communication essential to bridge generation gap with children – PMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stressed the importance of adults thinking from a child’s perspective to understand children, noting that effective communication between children and adults is essential to bridge the generation gap. Oct 11, 202607:39 PMEffective communication essential to bridge generation gap with children – PMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stressed the importance of adults thinking from a child’s perspective to understand children, noting that effective communication between children and adults is essential to bridge the generation gap. Oct 11, 202607:39 PMIndian High Commissioner holds discussions with CBSL GovernorA special meeting has been held between Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe and Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha. Oct 11, 202607:27 PMIndian High Commissioner holds discussions with CBSL GovernorA special meeting has been held between Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe and Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha. Oct 11, 202607:27 PMUS Embassy in Colombo closed tomorrow for Columbus DayThe United States Embassy in Sri Lanka will be closed tomorrow (12) in observance of Columbus Day, a U.S. federal holiday, in the United States. Oct 11, 202606:56 PMUS Embassy in Colombo closed tomorrow for Columbus DayThe United States Embassy in Sri Lanka will be closed tomorrow (12) in observance of Columbus Day, a U.S. federal holiday, in the United States. Oct 11, 202606:56 PMLandslide early warnings issued for several districtsThe National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for several districts due to prevailing rainy weather. Oct 11, 202606:38 PMLandslide early warnings issued for several districtsThe National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for several districts due to prevailing rainy weather. Oct 11, 202606:38 PM
