Trump has called Americans’ affordability concerns a Democratic “hoax.” He ​launched a war against Iran following sustained lobbying from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump went on to endorse Netanyahu in t

The exceptionally heavy rainfall of around 129mm within one hour was the main cause of flash floods in Colombo yesterday (6), Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) officials said.

A special emergency response task force comprising the Tri-Forces, Police and relevant government institutions is to be established under the leadership of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) to ensure a swift response t

Tesla will wind down production of its Cybertruck vehicles at its Texas factory next year, Elon Musk says.

The United National Party (UNP) today urged the government to recommence the World Bank (WB) assisted Colombo City Flood Mitigation Project to prevent flash floods in the city.

The Government has no authority or involvement in the transfers, disciplinary proceedings or decisions concerning judicial officers, Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara said.

Deduru Oya reservoir releases 4,100 cusecs of water; downstream residents urged to remain vigilant

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that the Government will not proceed with the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill and the Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill without first consulting the public a

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya returned to Sri Lanka today (7) following her participation in the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2026) held in Antigua and Barbuda.

A United States Navy MV-22B Osprey aircraft arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this afternoon (07), having flown from a US Navy vessel stationed in the Indian Ocean.

Three people have been killed and four others injured in a road accident involving a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB)Continue Reading The post 3 killed, 4 injured in bus-van collision in Warakapola appeared first on News

The Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation and the Colombo Municipal Council have launched special operations to clear blocked canals andContinue Reading The post Clearing of blocked canals begins following Colombo flood

Presidential Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake has instructed authorities to establish a special operations task force under the Colombo MunicipalContinue Reading The post Colombo floods: Government announces emerg

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

lt;strong gt;By Niranjala Ariyawansha nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Although the war in West Asia will have a significant impact on the Sri Lankan economy both in the short as well as long-term, Sri Lanka can control the ec

lt;strong gt; lt;em gt;Pix and text by K R Rajamanthri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/em gt; lt;/strong gt; A new ward is being constructed to serve communities in the Uva Paranagama area and parts of the Central Province, replacing th

lt;p align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; lt;ul gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt;Third shipment fails nbsp;quality test nbsp; lt;/strong gt; lt;/li gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt;None so far ha

lt;strong gt;By Jayani Madawla lt;/strong gt; The prevailing heatwave that Sri Lanka is experiencing is expected to continue through mid-May according to the Department of Meteorology. Experts warn that the situation cou

A former Supply Officer of Lanka Phosphate Company has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery orContinue Reading The post Former state company officer arrested over alleged US$5,830 loss ap

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Former Director General of the Land Reform Commission (LRC) Liyanage Padmasiri has acknowledged that a statement he made claiming Kandy District MP Chamindrani Kirie

lt;ul gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt;Appeal Court decides the lsquo;harm rsquo; that may result from release of lsquo;transaction level rsquo; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; lt;strong gt;information during 2015-2017 outweighs lsquo;pu

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt;By Ranith Padmasiri lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; The Court of Appeal has set aside the acquittal of all accused in the assassination case of

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lt;strong gt;Pix and text by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Large scale coconut industrialists are using the crisis in West Asia to exploit cottage level coconut husk industry traders the latter c

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government plans to replace its ageing vehicle fleet after spending nearly Rs. 25 billionContinue Reading The post Government plans to replace ageing state vehicle fleet after

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt; lt;em gt;By S. Rubatheesan lt;/em gt; lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; gt;The government is set to dece

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt;The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has received ldquo;a couple of hundred rdquo; offers in response to an open call for proposals to supply fuel md

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has welcomed Friday rsquo;s Supreme Court rsquo;s judgment which found that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several former health officials had violated the fun

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, who was indicted on corruption charges, was released on bail by the Colombo High Court on Friday after having his fingerprints

Motor Traffic Commissioner General Kamal Amerasinghe, who was arrested on Friday over a fraudulent vehicle‑registration case, has been remanded until tomorrow. He was taken into custody by the Financial Investigation Uni

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lt;strong gt;By Damith Wickremasekera lt;/strong gt; Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a phone conversation this week to expedite the energy sector projects agreed upon b

lt;strong gt;By Kapila Bandara lt;/strong gt; Fertiliser companies and agrochemical suppliers have agreed to abide by regulated prices days ahead of the Yala paddy planting season, in a coordinated policy response to mit

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Two opinions have emerged within the Attorney General rsquo;s Department regarding the University of Wolverhampton's response to the Criminal Investigation Departmen

While the Sri Lanka Navy assisted in bringing to shore an ailing member of the crew of a Chinese research vessel anchored in Sri Lanka rsquo;s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the vessel will not be allowed into the countr

The Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow-level warning for heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm in several areas across 14Continue Reading The post Heavy rain warning issued for 14 districts, rainfall above 100 mm ex

Strengthening cooperation between Sri Lanka and Japan in economic development, technology, smart agriculture, sustainable fisheries and disaster management was amongContinue Reading The post Sajith and Japanese Ambassado

A 25-year-old man was arrested with heroin, crystal methamphetamine (ICE) and Kush during a raid conducted by the Western ProvinceContinue Reading The post Three types of drugs, including over 3kg of Heroin, seized in Ma

Chinese automotive brand JETOUR has recorded cumulative global sales exceeding 2.56 million vehicles, marking a significant milestone in its internationalContinue Reading The post JETOUR global sales cross 2.56 million v

The Department of Meteorology has attributed the sudden flooding experienced in Colombo to exceptionally intense rainfall within a short period,Continue Reading The post Why Colombo flooded within hours: Met Department e

Brian Devine, the amateur cricketer dubbed “Clicky Ponting”  following accusations that he had repeatedly clicked his fingers to simulate the sound of bat on ball in caught-behind appeals, has been banned from the sport

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 15, has been named Bihar’s  captain for the upcoming 20-overs Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. This will be his first assignment as captain in official cricket, though he has previous experience of being vic

Thomas Markle, the father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has appeared in court after being charged over possession of child sex abuse material. Markle was arrested on a federal complaint alleging he held images that show

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 07 NOVEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 07 November 2026 by the Department  of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces dur

Gampaha Magistrate Bandula Gunaratne, who sought the initiation of contempt of court proceedings against IGP Piryantha Weerasuriya, over an alleged failure to comply with a court order, has been transferred to the Judges

Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday accused the Government of interfering in the legislature by pressuring the Opposition to amend the no-confidence motion submitted against Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramara

Batticaloa District ITAK MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam yesterday questioned whether billions of rupees allocated by the Treasury for fuel subsidies were providing sufficient relief to consumers, and called for greater trans

Badulla District NDF MP and former State Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanayake was yesterday further remanded until November 10 in connection with an alleged Rs. 8.4 million bribery case. The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Co

Manoj Muthukumar, alias ‘Kaivaru Muthu’, an alleged associate of organised criminal Samayan, was arrested by the CID at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, yesterday, following his deportation to Sri