Colombo National Hospital returns to normal after flash flooding
2026-11-07
Operations at the Colombo National Hospital have returned to normal after heavy rainfall caused flash flooding and disrupted some hospitalContinue Reading
10 Sri Lankan airport managers to undergo specialised training in India
2026-11-07
A group of 10 airport managers from Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) will travel toContinue Reading
Shot earlier in both eyes & now in the leg: Wildlife officials treat blind elephant
2026-11-06
A wild elephant that lost sight in both eyes after being shot has received a third round of treatment forContinue Reading
Two Germans among four fined over Rs. 10 million for collecting wildlife in Sri Lanka
2026-11-06
4 individuals, including two German nationals, have been fined a total of Rs. 10.69 million after pleading guilty to collectingContinue Reading
Cabinet Paper submitted to reclaim SLIIT management under Mahapola Fund
2026-11-06
A Cabinet paper has been submitted to the Cabinet of Ministers to reclaim the management of the Sri Lanka InstituteContinue Reading
CMC unveils upgraded open air theatre at Viharamahadevi Park
2026-11-06
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) inaugurated the newly renovated Open Air Theatre at Viharamahadevi Park today (November 6) featuring upgradedContinue Reading
Colombo records 129mm of rainfall within hours
2026-11-06
Colombo received 129 millimetres of rainfall within just a few hours this evening, according to the Department of Meteorology. TheContinue Reading
Police reveal details of crimes linked to suspect deported from Dubai.
2026-11-06
Police have revealed further details of several serious crimes allegedly linked to a 30-year-old suspect who was deported from DubaiContinue Reading
Foundation stone laid for Rs. 252 Mn “Sathpethi” Autism and Neurodiversity Centre
2026-11-06
The foundation stone for the “Sathpethi” Interventional Centre for Autism and Neurodiversity at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children inContinue Reading
Government reveals why it funded ABU summit in Sri Lanka
2026-11-06
Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath has defended the government’s sponsorship of the 63rd Asia-Pacific Broadcasting UnionContinue Reading
Signal failure between Fort and Maradana disrupts all train operations
2026-11-06
Heavy rainfall in Colombo this afternoon (November 6) has caused a signal system failure between Colombo Fort and Maradana railwayContinue Reading
Video: Heavy rainfall floods parts of Colombo, disrupts traffic flow
2026-11-06
Heavy rainfall on Friday (6) evening caused flooding in several parts of Colombo and its suburbs, disrupting traffic and leavingContinue Reading
Kosala Senadheera appointed as new Gampaha Magistrate
2026-11-06
Kosala Senadheera has been appointed as the new Magistrate of Gampaha. The appointment was made by the Judicial Service CommissionContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – November 6
2026-11-06
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Sectoral Oversight Committee inspects prisons to address overcrowding
2026-11-06
Members of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection carried out inspection visits to several prison facilitiesContinue Reading
Export-oriented businesses can obtain TIEP tax concessions through Industry Ministry: Minister
2026-11-06
Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnetti has said that businesses engaged in export-oriented manufacturing can obtain tax concessions underContinue Reading
Drug rehabilitation success rate rises to 45.18% in 2026, relapse rate declines
2026-11-06
Drug relapse rates among individuals completing rehabilitation programs in Sri Lanka have dropped significantly, according to the Bureau of Rehabilitation.Continue Reading
Heavy showers exceeding 75 mm expected in several areas over next 36 hours
2026-11-06
Widespread thundershowers and heavy rains exceeding 75 mm are expected across most parts of Sri Lanka over the next 36Continue Reading