Weather today: Heavy rains above 100 mm likely in several areas
2026-05-10
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 10 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 10 May 2026. The low-level atmospheric disturbance in theContinue Reading
Vijay appointed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, to take oath tomorrow
2026-05-09
The suspense over government formation in Tamil Nadu was finally over on Saturday evening as TVK chief C Joseph VijayContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s first female envoy to Ethiopia assumes duties
2026-05-08
Ambassador-designate Nirmala Indumathie Dias Paranavitana officially assumed duties at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Addis Ababa. According to theContinue Reading
Ethiopian woman gives birth to five babies after 12-year wait
2026-05-08
A woman has given birth to rare quintuplets in Ethiopia’s Harari Regional state after 12 years of trying for aContinue Reading
Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena found dead at his residence
2026-05-08
Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, was found dead at a residence in Colpetty today (08).Continue Reading
Laugfs gas prices increased from midnight
2026-05-06
Laugfs Gas has increased domestic gas refill prices with effect from midnight today (06 May). According to the company, theContinue Reading
Severe lightning warning issued for several provinces
2026-05-03
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an advisory for severe lightning valid from 12.00 noon to 11.30 p.m.Continue Reading
Around 120 foreign nationals arrested in Rajagiriya cyber fraud raid
2026-05-03
Police have arrested nearly 120 foreign nationals during a raid at a location on Meda Welikada Road in Rajagiriya overContinue Reading
Russian Health Minister arrives in Sri Lanka on official visit
2026-05-03
Russian Federation Health Minister Mikhail Murashko, along with a delegation, arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (03) on a three-dayContinue Reading
Mahinda Rajapaksa, Piyankara Jayaratne summoned to CIABOC over Airbus deal probe
2026-05-03
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne have been summoned to appear before the Commission to Investigate AllegationsContinue Reading
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to arrive in Sri Lanka today
2026-05-03
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (03) on a state visit, marking his firstContinue Reading
Lanka IOC raises petrol 92 and auto diesel prices; other types unchanged
2026-05-03
Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) has increased its fuel prices with effect from midnight yesterday (02), in line with theContinue Reading
Rainfall above 50 mm expected in several areas, including Colombo
2026-05-03
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 03 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 03 May 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
Fuel prices increased in Sri Lanka
2026-05-02
Fuel prices have been increased with effect from midnight, according to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation. Revised prices are as follows:Continue Reading
The golden mark in the history of school cricket 20th Battle of the Golds
2026-05-01
The Battle of the Golds – Annual Cricket Encounter played between D. S. Senanayake College and Mahanama College remains asContinue Reading
Sri Lanka U-19 cricketers arrested over bathroom video incident: Police provide more details
2026-05-01
Police have provided more details regarding the incident where two Sri Lanka Under 19 cricketers were arrested in connection withContinue Reading
Forensic panel appointed for post-mortem into suspicious death of Finance Ministry official
2026-05-01
A committee comprising four forensic medical experts has been appointed to conduct the post-mortem examination of the Assistant Director ofContinue Reading
Young lion cubs at Dehiwala zoo open for public viewing
2026-05-01
Director General of the National Zoological Gardens Department, R. C. Rajapaksa, visited the Dehiwala National Zoo today to see theContinue Reading