Sajith Premadasa accuses government of ignoring early cyclone warnings
2025-12-06
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa accused the government of blaming meteorology officials despite warnings issued for nearly 15 days ahead ofContinue Reading
Urgent Appeal: National Archives Calls for Freezers to Save Flood-Damaged Public Records
2025-12-06
The Department of National Archives has issued an urgent appeal for freezer facilities to preserve thousands of water-damaged public recordsContinue Reading
Five injured in major road accident in Marine Drive
2025-12-06
Five people were injured and hospitalized following a serious road accident on Marine Drive in Bambalapitiya early this morning (06),Continue Reading
Untold story: A Helpless Bus, a Fragile Roof and the Navy That Wouldn’t Give Up
2025-12-06
Sri Lanka Navy officers, villagers and rescue teams battled fierce weather to save nearly seventy passengers stranded during the floodsContinue Reading
UAE Team Deploys to Hardest-Hit Zone in Kandy; Recovers 10 Bodies
2025-12-06
The UAE Search and Rescue team continues to execute its humanitarian missions in Sri Lanka as part of the urgentContinue Reading
IGP instructs police to prevent forcible seizure of relief goods
2025-12-06
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has instructed all police units to take maximum measures to prevent incidents of forcibleContinue Reading
IRD extends deadline for submitting income tax returns
2025-12-06
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has extended the deadline for filing Returns of Income for the 2024/2025 assessment year, followingContinue Reading
Weather today: Afternoon showers in several provinces
2025-12-06
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 06 DECEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 06 December 2025 The Northeast monsoon condition is graduallyContinue Reading
Govt issues new circular outlining disaster relief payments
2025-12-05
Government issues new circular outlining disaster relief payments The Ministry of Finance has issued Budget Circular No. 08/2025, detailing financialContinue Reading
Full text of President’s statement on budget, disaster relief and criticism
2025-12-05
President’s Address in Parliament during the Third Reading of the 2026 Budget In particular, today we have presented to ParliamentContinue Reading
Sri Lanka requests USD 200 million IMF emergency funding
2025-12-05
Sri Lanka has sought urgent financial support of USD 200 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under its RapidContinue Reading
Moragahakanda Reaches 97.87% Water Level; Public Urged to Stay Alert
2025-12-05
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in Polonnaruwa has warned that the Moragahakanda Reservoir is currently at a critically high level,Continue Reading
Budget 2026 passed with amendments: 158 in favour, only 1 against
2025-12-05
The third reading of the 2026 Budget was passed in Parliament today with amendments, receiving an overwhelming majority in favour.Continue Reading
Rehan Jayawickreme resigns from SJB
2025-12-05
Rehan Jayawickreme has resigned from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), stating that his personal views no longer align with theContinue Reading
Flight Cancelled, Techie Couple Attends Own Reception Online
2025-12-05
IndiGo has cancelled hundreds of flights across India this week after failing to make sufficient changes to its roster planningContinue Reading
Govt announces sweeping relief for rebuilding homes after floods & landslides
2025-12-05
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today announced a comprehensive housing assistance package for families affected by the recent floods and landslides,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s flood disaster death toll rises to 607, with 214 still missing
2025-12-05
The death toll from Sri Lanka’s worst natural disaster in two decades has climbed to 607, according to updated figuresContinue Reading
President distances from Watagala, insists freedom of expression won’t be restricted
2025-12-05
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today assured Parliament that emergency regulations will not be used to suppress freedom of expression orContinue Reading