Cyclone Murasu makes landfall in India; warning issued for rough seas and strong winds
2026-11-03
The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for strong winds and rough seas in parts of the Bay ofContinue Reading
Dramatic footage captures 2 helicopters colliding in Nepal
2026-11-03
An Indian tourist has been killed and two other people injured after two helicopters collided while attempting to land inContinue Reading
Treatment begins for injured wild elephant at Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home
2026-11-03
Veterinary officers at the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home have commenced treatment for an injured wild elephant brought from the KalthotaContinue Reading
Tense situation in Parliament over no-confidence motion against Speaker
2026-11-03
A tense situation arose in Parliament today (03) after the Opposition objected to Deputy Speaker Rizvie Salih’s refusal to immediatelyContinue Reading
Batticaloa dairy farmers protest demanding return of cattle grazing lands
2026-11-03
A protest was held outside the Batticaloa District Secretariat today (03), demanding that authorities take immediate action to resolve theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to receive 47 new ambulances with ADB assistance
2026-11-03
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa says Sri Lanka is expected to receive 47 new ambulances through loan assistance from theContinue Reading
CID to investigate death of elephant found with tusk removed in Kahatagasdigiliya
2026-11-03
Minister of Environment Dhammika Patabendi says investigations into the death of a tusker found in a forested area in KahatagasdigiliyaContinue Reading
Daisy Forrest released from money laundering case involving Yoshitha Rajapaksa
2026-11-03
The Colombo High Court has ordered the release of Daisy Forrest, the grand-aunt of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, from the money launderingContinue Reading
Dollar Rate today: Sri Lankan Rupee steady against USD
2026-11-03
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (03), compared toContinue Reading
Women’s leadership a condition for global survival: PM Harini
2026-11-03
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says women’s leadership is no longer merely a target for achieving gender equality but has becomeContinue Reading
20 petitions filed in Supreme Court against Prevention of Organized Crimes Bill
2026-11-03
A total of 20 petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the Prevention of Organized Crimes Bill. DeputyContinue Reading
Over 14 kg of heroin and ICE seized in Pooneryn
2026-11-03
Police have recovered over 14 kilograms of heroin and ICE narcotics abandoned by suspects who fled a police roadblock inContinue Reading
Namal Rajapaksa brought to court; bail decision expected today
2026-11-03
Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody over the Krish transaction, was brought before the Colombo Magistrate’s CourtContinue Reading
Colombo gains parliamentary seat as Badulla loses one under new electoral allocation
2026-11-03
The Colombo Electoral District has gained one parliamentary seat, while Badulla has lost one, according to the latest electoral districtContinue Reading
12 Chinese nationals among 21 foreigners arrested in Colombo
2026-11-03
A total of 21 foreign nationals have been arrested for allegedly staying in Sri Lanka without valid visas following aContinue Reading
Drug trafficking dispute suspected in Trincomalee shooting – Police
2026-11-03
Sri Lanka Police have revealed that a dispute linked to drug trafficking is suspected to have been the motive behindContinue Reading
Oil prices plunge over 7% amid hopes of US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough
2026-11-03
Global oil prices plunged more than 7% on Monday, marking their sharpest single-day decline in months, amid hopes of aContinue Reading
Northern Line train services disrupted due to Deduru Oya overflowing
2026-11-03
Train services on Sri Lanka’s Northern Railway Line have been disrupted due to the overflowing of the Deduru Oya followingContinue Reading