‘Red’ landslide evacuation notices for four districts
2026-02-21
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) issued updated landslide evacuation notices for four districts at 8:30 p.m. today. Evacuation-level redContinue Reading
Yatinuwara under red landslide warning
2026-02-21
A red landslide warning has been issued for the Yatinuwara Divisional Secretariat Division in Kandy District, with authorities urging residentsContinue Reading
Coach who guided Muralitharan, Sunil Fernando, Passes Away
2026-02-21
Cricket coach Sunil Fernando has passed away, bringing to a close a career dedicated to nurturing and developing young cricketersContinue Reading
Traffic restrictions announced for Ironman 70.3 Colombo
2026-02-21
Traffic restrictions will be in place in parts of Colombo on Sunday to facilitate the Ironman 70.3 Colombo event, policeContinue Reading
One Gunman Arrested Over Akuregoda Double Murder
2026-02-21
Police have arrested one of the two gunmen allegedly involved in the killing of a lawyer and his wife inContinue Reading
‘World-First Aircraft Carrier Wreck in Our Waters’ – Major Tourism Potential
2026-02-21
Sri Lanka should take steps to properly identify, protect and promote historic shipwrecks off its coast as a majorContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Vs England: 7 questions to Sri Lanka camp
2026-02-21
Fielding Coach – Ramakrishnan Sridhar | Sri Lanka Pre-Match Press Conference | 7 Key Q&As 1. How about the confidenceContinue Reading
Nearly 9,000 fined for seatbelt violations on expressways
2026-02-21
Nearly 9,000 drivers and passengers have been fined for violating seatbelt regulations on Sri Lanka’s expressways, police said. According toContinue Reading
Super 8 : Shastri says Sri Lanka will be dangerous if pitch stops and turns
2026-02-21
International Cricket commentator Ravi Shastri says Sri Lanka could be a major threat in the Super 8 stage if conditionsContinue Reading
Environmentalists oppose Jaffna cricket complex over ecological risks
2026-02-21
The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) has called for the immediate suspension of construction activities linked to the proposedContinue Reading
Shooting in Matara leaves one dead
2026-02-21
A fishmonger died after being shot by unidentified assailants traveling in a motorcycle in the Gandara area of Matara, policeContinue Reading
“Maize Stock” app launched to improve maize supply management
2026-02-21
The Ministry of Agriculture on Friday (20) launched “Maize Stock”, an online information system and web application designed to improveContinue Reading
Nearly 900,000 unregistered SIM cards to be deactivated ?
2026-02-21
Nearly 900,000 mobile SIM cards without verified identity details are currently active in Sri Lanka, and will be deactivated ifContinue Reading
Hemachandra in South Korea for talks on jobs, worker welfare
2026-02-21
Arun Hemachandra departed on an official visit to the Republic of Korea from Feb. 21 to 28, leading a delegationContinue Reading
Patali alleges Rs. 7.6 billion loss from substandard coal, cites CEB letter
2026-02-21
Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka has alleged that losses amounting to Rs. 7,672 million have been incurred due to theContinue Reading
England wary of in-form Nissanka ahead of Super 8 clash
2026-02-21
England captain Harry Brook has identified Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka as a key threat ahead of their Super 8Continue Reading
Heavy rain alert for 10 districts including Kandy
2026-02-21
Due to the low level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, Heavy falls above 100 mm are likely at some placesContinue Reading
Weather watch: Rain may affect NZ–Pakistan in Colombo, SL–England in Kandy
2026-02-21
Weather forecasts suggest that rain could play a part in affecting two major international cricket matches scheduled this weekend inContinue Reading