Inclement Weather : One death reported in Batticaloa
2026-05-13
One death has been reported in Batticaloa due to inclement weather conditions experienced in Sri Lanka. According to the situationContinue Reading
Tamil Nadu Assembly : CM Vijay clears floor test with 144 MLAs backing TVK
2026-05-13
Tamil Nadu chief minister Joseph Vijay on Wednesday won the crucial floor test in the state assembly, formally proving theContinue Reading
126 development projects worth Rs. 127 million approved for Colombo district
2026-05-13
240 project proposals have been received through Divisional Secretaries for development in the Colombo District, with approval already granted forContinue Reading
Sri Lanka eyes modernizing shrimp industry with FAO-backed digital and biosecurity project
2026-05-13
Sri Lanka has marked a significant milestone in modernizing its shrimp aquaculture industry with the successful completion of the projectContinue Reading
Four injured as school bus collides with SLTB bus in Dikwella
2026-05-13
Three schoolchildren and a school bus driver sustained minor injuries when a private bus transporting students collided with an SLTBContinue Reading
Student arrested after knife attack at Eppawala school
2026-05-13
Police in Eppawala have arrested a Grade 12 student after he attacked five classmates with a sharp weapon inside aContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate increases to Rs. 327
2026-05-13
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (13), comparedContinue Reading
New pension scheme for tea industry workers
2026-05-13
A new pension scheme is set to be introduced for workers engaged in the tea industry, jointly by the AgriculturalContinue Reading
Minister Lal Kantha criticizes sections of media for undermining development
2026-05-13
Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock K.D. Lal Kantha accused certain media institutions of impeding national progress by highlighting shortcomingsContinue Reading
Adverse Weather : Special notice to drivers travelling on the expressway
2026-05-13
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has called on motorists to pay close attention to cautionary messages displayed on electronic boardsContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Irrigation Department issues warning as 33 reservoirs spill
2026-05-13
The Irrigation Department announced this morning that 16 major reservoirs and 17 medium‑scale reservoirs under its management are currently spilling,Continue Reading
Patali Champika says he will not appear before Coal Inquiry Commission
2026-05-13
Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka, joined by a group of opposition parliamentarians, declared they will not testify before the SpecialContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Landslide warnings issued to 11 districts
2026-05-13
The Disaster Management Centre has issued a landslide warning to eleven (11) districts, effective until 09.00 am tomorrow (14). Accordingly,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka High Commission in London honours promotion of Defence Counsellor
2026-05-13
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in London has formally honoured the promotion of Brigadier B.D. Fernando USP Hdmc psc,Continue Reading
Unawatuna massage therapist arrested over alleged sexual abuse of tourist
2026-05-13
Tourist Police in Unawatuna on Tuesday (12) arrested a 38‑year‑old employee of an Ayurvedic massage centre over allegations of sexuallyContinue Reading
SL cricket legends Vaas and Zoysa guide young cricketers at UAE Talent Search
2026-05-13
Aspiring Sri Lankan cricketers began their international dream under the mentorship of national legends Chaminda Vaas and Nuwan Zoysa, asContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Advisory issued for heavy rains in several areas today
2026-05-13
The highest rainfall has been reported in Kesbewa in the Colombo District, with 204 mm recorded between 08.30 am onContinue Reading
Google says criminal hackers used A.I. to find a major software flaw
2026-05-13
Google says it has uncovered what may be the first known case of hackers using artificial intelligence (AI) to helpContinue Reading