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Sri Lanka’s railway trade unions launched a 48-hour token strike at midnight yesterday (16), after talks with the Government failed to resolve their demand for the removal of Railway General Manager Ravindra Pathmapriya.
At least 70 people have been killed after a gold mine collapsed in Sudan’s West Kordofan state.
Two people were killed and several others injured in a collision involving a car, a three-wheeler and a motorcycle in Mattakkuliya tonight (16).
The wildlife veterinary surgeon who attempted to save a hill country leopard caught in a wire trap had a harrowing experience this morning when it sprang at him causing him Injuries.
A shortage of essential surgical supplies, including crepe bandages, at the Colombo National Hospital and other major hospitals has sparked concern over the country’s medical supply system, with patients reportedly being asked to purchase items needed for their treatment from outside pharmacies.
Police have heightened security around the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court premises ahead of the scheduled appearance of Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa today (16).
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa departed for Singapore from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in the early hours of today (16), airport sources said.
The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Jeddah has issued an emergency advisory urging Sri Lankan citizens in the Western region of Saudi Arabia to remain alert amid the emerging situation in the region.
The online issuance of Police Clearance Certificates has been temporarily suspended due to system maintenance, the Sri Lanka Police said.
Dengue breeding sites continue to be detected across the country through ongoing entomological surveys, Acting Director of the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) Dr. Kapila Kannangara said.
A complaint has been lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over the alleged promotion of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) rally held in Anuradhapura.
Foundation stones will be laid for four major hospital development projects worth a total of Rs. 7,148 million in Anuradhapura, Trincomalee, Mannar and Mullaittivu, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on September 16.
Britain’s King Charles will host the leaders of major artificial intelligence companies this week to discuss whether a shared set of principles is needed to guide a technology that has sparked growing warnings about its threat to humanity.
The Colombo Stock Exchange opened the week lower on 14 September 2026, as the sharp rise in global oil prices weighed on investor sentiment and triggered broad-based selling across the market.
The Joint Railway Trade Unions have decided to proceed with their planned two-day token strike on September 17 and 18, as no acceptable decision has been reached regarding the removal of the General Manager of Railways.
Sri Lanka and Thailand today signed two landmark agreements aimed at strengthening labour cooperation and creating structured employment opportunities for Sri Lankan workers in Thailand.
The Meteorology Department has forecast cloudy skies with showers or thundershowers at times in the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Uva provinces, as well as in the Batticaloa and Ampara districts, due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka.
Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said the Government’s objective is to create a learning environment that nurtures future leaders capable of driving positive social transformation through greater investment in education.
Sri Lanka and Thailand signed landmark agreements today in Bangkok on Labour Cooperation and the Employment of Sri Lankan Workers in Thailand, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said.
Veteran Sri Lankan songstress Daya Nellampitiya has passed away at the age of 91, her family members said.
