Over 150 mm rain alert for 6 districts
2026-10-17
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory for Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and Badulla District, warning of heavyContinue Reading
Protest held outside Presidential Secretariat demanding action against corruption
2026-10-17
A protest organized by “Janawarame Purawasiyo” (Citizens of the People’s Mandate) was held outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo onContinue Reading
NSO denies power plant breakdown reports, expects full restoration by 6:30 p.m.
2026-10-17
The National System Operator (NSO) has dismissed reports claiming that several power plants have suffered breakdowns following the nationwide electricityContinue Reading
Water Board urges public to conserve water amid islandwide power outage
2026-10-17
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has urged consumers to use water sparingly, warning that the islandwide power outageContinue Reading
Islandwide power outage reported; rooftop solar owners asked to switch off panels
2026-10-17
Sri Lanka is experiencing an islandwide power outage, with authorities taking steps to restore electricity supply, the National System OperatorContinue Reading
Power outages reported across several areas of Sri Lanka
2026-10-17
Minister of Energy Anura Karunathilake says a breakdown at the Upper Kotmale Power Station is suspected to be the causeContinue Reading
Rs. 3.09 Bn surgical ward complex planned for Tangalle Hospital
2026-10-17
Plans are underway to construct a nine-storey surgical ward complex at the Tangalle Base Hospital at an estimated cost ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka mourns loss of iconic tusker Kawanthissa
2026-10-16
Sri Lanka has lost one of its most iconic wild elephants, Kawanthissa, a majestic tusker whose towering presence andContinue Reading
Gnanasara Thera: Govt will not bend the law for any individual, says Minister
2026-10-16
Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa says the government will not bend or amend the law to accommodate any individual,Continue Reading
Derana rejects Deputy Minister’s complaint, says presenter questioned Wimal’s claims
2026-10-16
TV Derana has strongly defended its 360 programme presenter Kalindu Karunaratne over allegations raised by Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe’sContinue Reading
Gnanasara Thera protest: Monks move out of Presidential Secretariat
2026-10-16
The protest by a group of Buddhist monks outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, demanding the release of Ven. GalagodaContinue Reading
US announces $17 Mn investment to digitize Colombo Port operations
2026-10-16
The United States today (16) announced a US$ 17 million investment to digitize operations at the Port of Colombo, aimedContinue Reading
Hambantota Port handles over 167,000 vehicles between March 2025 and September 2026
2026-10-16
Hambantota International Port (HIP) delivered a total of 167,569 vehicles during the March–December 2025 period and the first nine monthsContinue Reading
Court restricts 54 protesters including 30 monks from occupying Presidential Secretariat premises
2026-10-16
Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena on Friday (Oct. 16) issued a court order preventing Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thera and 54Continue Reading
“Do not touch the Buddhist robe”: Sajith condemns police action
2026-10-15
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has condemned the police action against Buddhist monks protesting outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, urgingContinue Reading
Police intervene as protesters erect hut on Galle Road amid ongoing demonstration
2026-10-15
A protest demanding the release of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera continued outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo onContinue Reading
Presidential secretary intervenes as monks refuse to end protest
2026-10-15
Presidential Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake has arrived for discussions with members of the Maha Sangha staging a sit-in protestContinue Reading
Protest demanding Gnanasara Thera’s release reaches Presidential Secretariat
2026-10-15
A group of protesters demanding the release of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera has reached the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo,Continue Reading
