UAE relief team departs Sri Lanka after concluding humanitarian mission
2025-12-14
The UAE Relief Team has departed Sri Lanka following the successful completion of its humanitarian mission, carried out in responseContinue Reading
Vehicle destroyed in fire on Southern Expressway
2025-12-14
A motor vehicle travelling on the Southern Expressway caught fire near the 170.1 kilometre post this morning (14), police said.Continue Reading
Five killed in separate road accidents on Saturday
2025-12-14
Five people were killed in a series of road accidents reported from several parts of the country yesterday (13), policeContinue Reading
Pramodya Wickremasinghe likely to return as Sri Lanka chief selector – Sunday Times
2025-12-14
Former Sri Lanka Chairman of Cricket Selectors Pramodya Wickremasinghe is likely to return to the post, with the Minister ofContinue Reading
Sri Lankan arrested at BIA with 2.3 kg of heroin
2025-12-14
A Sri Lankan air passenger was arrested in the early hours of today (14) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA),Continue Reading
Weather today: showers expected in several areas
2025-12-14
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 14 DECEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 14 December 2025 A few showers may occur inContinue Reading
Starlink donates 100 units to Sri Lanka for disaster management
2025-12-13
The US-based Starlink company has donated 100 Starlink units to support disaster management operations in the country, the Ministry ofContinue Reading
Rs. 13 billion provided for disaster relief efforts so far – Finance Ministry
2025-12-13
A total of Rs. 13 billion has so far been provided to deliver relief to people affected by disasters, SecretaryContinue Reading
Cyclone Ditwah: Minister inspects damaged Yaka Palama bridge in Peradeniya
2025-12-13
Minister Bimal Rathnayake on Saturday (13) inspected the “Yaka Palama” bridge in Peradeniya, Kandy District, which was damaged due toContinue Reading
Iran seizes tanker in Sea of Oman; Sri Lankan crew members reportedly among detainees
2025-12-13
Sri Lanka is seeking official information from Iranian authorities following reports that crew members from the island nation were amongContinue Reading
President in Puttalam : Details of the review meeting
2025-12-13
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to give top priority to restoring the livelihoods of communities affected by theContinue Reading
Public and media urged to protect privacy of disaster-affected children
2025-12-13
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has urged the public and media institutions to refrain from sharing photographs, videoContinue Reading
Special annual advance of up to Rs. 4,000 approved for public officers
2025-12-13
A circular issued by the Ministry of Public Administration has approved a special annual advance of up to Rs. 4,000Continue Reading
Rs 100 million donation from Dudley Sirisena’s company for ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
2025-12-13
Lakbima Rice Mills (Pvt) Ltd, based in Polonnaruwa, has contributed Rs. 100 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund,Continue Reading
US envoy nominee for SL flags China concerns, backs Sri Lanka reforms
2025-12-13
American President Donald Trump’s nominee for US ambassador to Sri Lanka told lawmakers that Washington will prioritise maritime security, economicContinue Reading
Severe Lightning alert issued for 4 districts
2025-12-13
Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in Kaluthara, Rathnapura, Galle and Matara Districts. ThereContinue Reading
Messi tribute turns messy in Kolkata (Video)
2025-12-13
Messi arrived at the Salt Lake Stadium on schedule, with his vehicle parked beside the field. However, moments after heContinue Reading
WATCH : Messi meets Shah Rukh Khan in India
2025-12-13
Football icon Lionel Messi virtually unveiled his 70-foot statue from Salt Lake stadium, with West Bengal Minister Sujit Bose andContinue Reading