Heavy rainfall triggers minor flood conditions in parts of Kalu River Basin
2026-06-14
Significant rainfall has been received in the upper catchment areas of the Kuda Ganga sub-basin of the Kalu River. BasedContinue Reading
Dog collision and truck crash claim two lives in separate accidents
2026-06-14
Two motorcyclists were killed in separate road accidents reported in Athurugiriya and Matale on Saturday, police said. In the firstContinue Reading
Suspects linked to telephone cable thefts arrested in Ragama and Moratuwa
2026-06-14
Three suspects wanted in connection with telephone cable thefts were arrested in separate police operations in Ragama and Moratuwa onContinue Reading
Weather today: Showers or thundershowers will occur at times
2026-06-14
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 14 JUNE 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 14 June 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
Govt plans Rs. 2 trillion capital expenditure allocation next year – Minister
2026-06-14
The government intends to allocate around Rs. 2,000 billion for capital expenditure in the upcoming year, Minister of Health andContinue Reading
Egg-throwing birthday celebration in Sigiriya ends in assault, three arrested
2026-06-14
Police have arrested three suspects over an incident in which a car driver was allegedly assaulted and verbally abused followingContinue Reading
INS Sharda departs Colombo after replenishment visit
2026-06-13
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sharda departed Sri Lanka on Saturday (13), concluding a replenishment visit to the island. TheContinue Reading
14 Kalutara roads to be upgraded under Rs. 1.34bn ADB-backed iRoad initiative
2026-06-13
The government has launched the initial phase of a road rehabilitation programme to upgrade 14 rural and regional roads inContinue Reading
Trump says Iran deal to be signed Sunday, Strait of Hormuz to “open to all”
2026-06-13
US President Donald Trump has claimed in a Truth Social post that an agreement with Iran will be signed onContinue Reading
Minister reviews operations at renovated Pettah Central Bus Stand
2026-06-13
Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake inspected the recently renovated Pettah Central Bus Stand and participated in aContinue Reading
No decision yet on fuel price hike, subsidies to end in June, CPC tells COPF
2026-06-13
Officials of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) informed the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) that government fuel subsidies are expectedContinue Reading
Minister asks public to name opposition’s ‘Joker’ and message him
2026-06-13
Minister K. D. Lal Kantha took a swipe at opposition politicians during a public event, challenging attendees to identify whatContinue Reading
President meets CHEC Delegation, discusses Port City development plans
2026-06-13
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with Chairman of China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Bai Yinzhan and a company delegation atContinue Reading
Man arrested in Ratmalana with Hash worth over Rs. 20 million
2026-06-13
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Ratmalana with a stock of hashish narcotics valued at more than Rs. 20Continue Reading
Deadline extended for investment proposals for Mattala Airport resources
2026-06-13
The closing date for submissions under the Expression of Interest (EOI) process seeking investments to utilise resources at the MattalaContinue Reading
PM Harini meets Wannila Aththo
2026-06-13
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya met with Indigenous community leader Uruwarige Wannila Aththo at the Parliament premises on Friday (June 12).Continue Reading
Bangladesh cricketer Nayeem Hasan allegedly assaulted by policemen
2026-06-13
Bangladesh cricketer Nayeem Hasan was reportedly assaulted by the police in Chattogram on Friday night when Nayeem was headed homeContinue Reading
Iran war: US, Tehran signal peace deal within reach but not signed yet
2026-06-13
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said a memorandum of understanding with the United States aimed at ending the conflictContinue Reading
