Heavy rain warning issued for 14 districts, rainfall above 100 mm expected
2026-11-07
The Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow-level warning for heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm in several areas across 14Continue Reading
Three types of drugs, including over 3kg of Heroin, seized in Madiwela
2026-11-07
A 25-year-old man was arrested with heroin, crystal methamphetamine (ICE) and Kush during a raid conducted by the Western ProvinceContinue Reading
Why Colombo flooded within hours: Met Department explains
2026-11-07
The Department of Meteorology has attributed the sudden flooding experienced in Colombo to exceptionally intense rainfall within a short period,Continue Reading
Police launch inquiry into dangerous construction damaging nearby properties in Nawala
2026-11-07
Police have launched an inquiry into complaints of dangerous construction activities near Sudarshana Mawatha in Nawala, which residents claim areContinue Reading
US asks China to uphold Busan trade deal commitments
2026-11-07
Top officials of United States President Donald Trump’s administration have called on China to “fully and immediately” implement its commitmentsContinue Reading
PM Harini returns to Sri Lanka after attending CHOGM 2026
2026-11-07
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya returned to Sri Lanka today (7) following her participation in the 28th Commonwealth Heads ofContinue Reading
Why are thousands of yellow butterflies flying across Sri Lanka? Experts explain
2026-11-07
Large numbers of yellow and white butterflies have been spotted flying across several parts of Sri Lanka in recent days,Continue Reading
Severe lightning warning issued for Colombo and several other districts
2026-11-07
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber-level advisory warning of severe lightning in several parts of Sri Lanka, includingContinue Reading
Ousted Paraguayan President Santiago Peña placed under house arrest after bank collapse
2026-11-07
Ousted Paraguayan President Santiago Peña was placed under house arrest Friday on suspicion of breach of trust and influence peddling,Continue Reading
President says terrorism and organised crime Bills will not be passed without public consultation
2026-11-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the government will not proceed with the passage of the proposed Protection ofContinue Reading
President announces further PAYE tax relief in upcoming Budget
2026-11-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the government plans to provide further relief on Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax in theContinue Reading
Tense situation reported near Ruwanweliseya as monks, others, attempt to launch fast
2026-11-07
Tensions arose near the Ruwanweli seya in Anuradhapura after a group of people, including Buddhist monks, attempted to stage aContinue Reading
IGP seeks Judicial Service Commission investigation into Gampaha Magistrate
2026-11-07
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya has written to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), requesting an immediate and appropriateContinue Reading
Government working on laws to end manpower employment system: Minister
2026-11-07
The government is working on legislation to abolish Sri Lanka’s manpower employment system and ensure greater job security for workers,Continue Reading
Indian national arrested at BIA with over Rs. 230 million worth of Kush and Hashish
2026-11-07
An Indian national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early today (07) for attempting toContinue Reading
Thimbirigasyaya records over 146 mm of rainfall in 12 hours
2026-11-07
Colombo’s Thimbirigasyaya area recorded 146.6 mm of rainfall during the 12-hour period ending at 6.00 a.m. today (07), according toContinue Reading
10 double cabs provided to health institutions with World Bank assistance
2026-11-07
The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has distributed 10 new Toyota double cab vehicles to regional health institutions withContinue Reading
Canada announces permanent residency opportunity for up to 200,000 temporary residents
2026-11-07
Canada has announced plans to grant permanent residency to up to 200,000 eligible temporary residents already living in the countryContinue Reading