Supermarkets across several European countries have reported major disruptions to refrigeration and freezer systems following suspected cyberattacks, with temperatures inContinue Reading The post Suspected cyberattacks h

One person was killed and two others were injured in a shooting targeting a three-wheeler travelling along Kappalthurai Road inContinue Reading The post One killed, two injured in Trincomalee shooting appeared first on N

The Colombo Stock Exchange closed lower for a second consecutive session on 2 November 2026, with both benchmark indices weakening as early buying interest faded through the day.

The prevailing gas shortage in the country is expected to be overcome within the next two days following the arrival of several LPG shipments, Litro Gas Terminal Lanka (Pvt) Ltd Chairman and CEO Channa Gunawardana said.

A large number of illegal items, including unauthorised firearms, ammunition, animal traps and explosive-laden baits known as hakka-patas, were seized during a special operation launched in the Kala Wewa area today (Nove

International hitmaker and electronic music producer DJ Snake has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Sri Lankan fans following his maidenContinue Reading The post “Sri Lanka, Thank You for the Love”: Emotionally overwh

A hacking attack on European supermarkets spread across the continent on Monday, hitting fridges and ​freezers from Sweden to Belgium and forcing stores to throw away food in an incident that echoed a similar attack in F

Four spill gates of the Deduru Oya Reservoir have been opened by one foot each due to heavy rainfall and rising water levels, the Irrigation Department said.

A trader in Kandy has been fined by the Kandy Magistrate’s Court for claiming that gas cylinders were unavailable while keeping 28 Litro LPG cylinders in stock.

Patients seeking treatment at private hospitals and medical centres are at risk due to a shortage of essential and life-saving medicines, Consultant Physician Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa has warned.

Clarifying media reports suggesting widespread damage to vehicles parked at Hambantota port due to lightening strike, a statement by the Port said the lightning strike severely damaged one vehicle and caused minor damage

A trader in Kandy has been fined by the Kandy Magistrate’s Court for refusing to sell Litro Gas cylinders despiteContinue Reading The post Kandy trader fined, 28 gas cylinders confiscated after claiming stocks were unava

United Nations policies on women, peace and security are now available in Sinhala and Tamil following the launch of unofficial translations of relevant UN Security Council resolutions in Colombo.

The world has eroded its supply buffers by draining nearly 1 billion oil barrels from global ​inventories since the US-Israeli war on Iran disrupted shipping ‌through the Strait of Hormuz, the CEO of Abu Dhabi’s state-ow

National Fertilizer Secretariat Director Chandana Lokuhewage emphasized that sufficient fertilizer stocks required for the Maha season are currently available withinContinue Reading The post National Fertilizer Secretari

Sri Lanka Tourism has highlighted the expected promotional benefits of hosting the 63rd Asian Broadcasting Union (ABU) General Assembly, whichContinue Reading The post SL Tourism outlines benefits of ABU sponsorship, est

The newly constructed Ella Rock View Holiday Resort, established for police officers in the Ella Police Division, was officially openedContinue Reading The post Ella Rock View holiday resort for police officers opened in

Afghanistan have climbed to sixth place in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings, overtaking Sri Lanka to achieve theirContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka slip to 7th as Afghanistan make history in ICC ODI rankings appe

The launch of the unofficial Sinhala and Tamil translations of the United Nations Security Council resolutions on “Women, Peace andContinue Reading The post Sinhala, Tamil translations of UN Women, Peace and Security res

Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has criticised the government over the ongoing cooking gas shortage, saying many Sri LankanContinue Reading The post Not everyone can afford PickMe Food and Uber Eats: Harsha questions g

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has pledged further tax cuts in next month’s Budget, saying the reductions would be made without jeopardising the Government’s revenue target.

The opening ceremony of the 63rd General Assembly of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) was held in Colombo on Sunday morning (01), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Representatives from 2

Appointment letters were presented to 2,819 trainee nurses from the 2020 student nursing cohort, who completed the three-year Higher Diploma course at nursing colleges under the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, recruit

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 02 NOVEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 02 November 2026 by the Drpartment of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the  Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Kurun

by Chaminda Silva At least 21,356 people from 5,800 families have been affected by adverse weather and Cyclonic Storm ‘Arnab’ across Sri Lanka, as a new Cyclone, named ‘Murasu,’ intensifies over the Bay of Bengal, prompt

Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday accused the government of attempting to curtail the fundamental and human rights of the people through two new Bills, aimed at combating terrorism and organised crime.

CCTV cameras would be installed at every police station across the country to strengthen monitoring and oversight of police activities, Police Media Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler said yesterday. He said procurement for the

More than 310,000 suspects have been arrested during the first year of the ‘Ratama Ekata’ national anti-drug operation, according to Sri Lanka Police. The Police Media Division said 310,200 suspects had been arrested in

Sri Lanka’s electricity tariff could be reduced by 20% in the fourth quarter of this year, given the high water levels in reservoirs, increased solar power generation, and the low cost of hydropower generation, the Elect

By Norman Palihawadane Police yesterday denied a claim by the mother of a youth who was shot during a police shooting incident, involving a three-wheeler, in Kadawatha, that officers had alleged the youths in the vehicle

How and why SAARC faltered while others prospered through regional cooperation? by H. M. G. S. Palihakkara (Excerpts from the inaugural SAU-RCSS lecture delivered at the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies, Colombo, on

A renewed call for integrity, excellence and solidarity within the legal profession took centre stage at a women lawyers rsquo; gathering held in Hulftsdorp last week, where Supreme Court Justice Kumuduni Wickremasinghe