Cyclone Ditwah 6 PM Update : 69 deaths, 34 missing
2025-11-28
69 deaths have been reported, while 34 individuals remain missing, following the adverse weather caused by cyclone ‘Ditwah’ the DisasterContinue Reading
No cracks in Randenigala and Rantambe reservoir dams : DMC
2025-11-28
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has dismissed claims of cracks in the Randenigala and Rantambe reservoir dams. Issuing a clarification,Continue Reading
Worse flood than 2016 : Colombo, Kelaniya residents warned
2025-11-28
Director General of the Department of Irrigation, Ajith Gunasekara, has warned that ongoing rainfall could lead to flooding from theContinue Reading
When will cyclone ‘Ditwah’ move away from Sri Lanka?
2025-11-28
The eye of Cyclone Ditwah is currently located approximately 40 kilometres southwest of Trincomalee, the Department of Meteorology said today.Continue Reading
Air Force rescues 13 stranded on Polonnaruwa Bridge
2025-11-28
Sri Lanka Air Force says the Bell 212 helicopter from the No 07 Squadron at the base in Hingurakgoda hasContinue Reading
Sri Lanka seeks support from Indian warship docked in Colombo
2025-11-28
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha, said assistance has been requested from the Indian warshipContinue Reading
U.S. Embassy issues alert over cyclonic storm ‘Ditwah’
2025-11-28
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has issued a weather alert warning U.S. citizens of potential risks posed by CyclonicContinue Reading
SJB MP Ismail Muththu Mohamed resigns
2025-11-28
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Ismail Muththu Mohamed announced his resignation from Parliament in a statement delivered in the HouseContinue Reading
Extreme weather : All train services suspended
2025-11-28
The Railway Department has suspended all train services on every route from 6 a.m. today (Nov. 28), due to theContinue Reading
Highest Rainfall in 24 hours recorded as of 6 a.m.
2025-11-28
Highest rainfall recorded in the 24 hours ending at 6 a.m. today (November 28, 2025) Gammaduwa Matale district 540.60 mmContinue Reading
RED ALERT : Flood Warning for Kelani River Basin
2025-11-28
A Red Level Flood Warning has been issued for the low-lying areas of the Kelani River valley within the nextContinue Reading
Extreme Weather : 56 deaths, 21 missing
2025-11-28
A total of 43,991 individuals from 12,313 families have been affected by the extreme weather conditions caused by Cyclonic StormContinue Reading
President approves Rs. 1 Mn compensation per fatality
2025-11-27
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed that Rs. 1 million be paid from the Presidential Fund to the next ofContinue Reading
Several National Parks closed due to heavy rain
2025-11-27
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has announced that certain National Parks have been closed to tourists due to the prevalentContinue Reading
Rice import audio : SJB MP demands explanation, Handunetti goes to CID
2025-11-26
SJB MP Chithral Fernando today raised questions in Parliament regarding a leaked audio recording allegedly involving Minister Sunil Handunnetti, suggestingContinue Reading
INS Vikrant visit underscores India–Sri Lanka maritime ties : Minister Jayatissa
2025-11-26
The arrival of India’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, in Colombo for the International Fleet Review 2025 reflectsContinue Reading
Harsha flags concerns over 2025 FDI figures despite BOI reports at COPF
2025-11-26
Committee on Public Finance (COPF) Chairman Dr. Harsha de Silva says Sri Lanka has recorded approximately US$827 million in foreignContinue Reading
365,951 unemployed in Sri Lanka, PM tells Parliament
2025-11-26
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament today (Nov. 26) that 365,951 individuals are currently unemployed in Sri Lanka. RespondingContinue Reading