PM calls for greater youth tole at Scout anniversary event
2026-02-23
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on Saturday called on Scouts to play a responsible role in safeguarding the country’s future,Continue Reading
100,000 LP gas cylinders to be released to the market today
2026-02-23
Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe said 100,000 LP gas cylinders, equivalent to 1,500 metricContinue Reading
Weather : Rain to ease as low-pressure area moves away
2026-02-23
The atmospheric disturbance that prevailed over the Bay of Bengal has developed into a low-pressure area and is currently locatedContinue Reading
First Look of Kamal Haasan & Rajinikanth’s quirky film Breaks The Internet
2026-02-23
The makers of an upcoming Tamil film directed by Nelson Dilipkumar on Saturday released a promotional video featuring superstars RajinikanthContinue Reading
Sri Lanka batting Coach : “Disappointing, but we’ll do it the hard way”
2026-02-23
Sri Lanka batting coach Vikram Rathour described the team’s defeat to England as “disappointing” but backed his side to bounceContinue Reading
Oxford, Cambridge Unions cancel Namal Rajapaksa speaking events
2026-02-23
The Oxford Union has cancelled a planned speaking event featuring Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa, following backlashContinue Reading
Litro receives 3,900 MT LPG shipment; 300,000 cylinders to be released
2026-02-22
Litro Gas Lanka Limited has announced that the vessel Goodwill arrived in Sri Lanka today carrying 3,900 metric tons ofContinue Reading
Puttalam three-wheeler driver killed, vehicle hijacked
2026-02-22
Puttalam police report that the body of a three-wheeler driver was found today (22) near a road close to ThillayadiContinue Reading
Minister Hadunneththi meets gem and jewellery representatives in Thailand
2026-02-22
Minister of Industries Sunil Hadunneththi met with representatives of the Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association (TGJTA) in Bangkok onContinue Reading
Landslide warning: red alert persists, more areas placed under caution
2026-02-22
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued updated landslide evacuation notices, with a Level 3 (Red) alert in effectContinue Reading
Two killed after train collides with cab near Payagala
2026-02-22
Two persons were killed and another injured after a coastal line train collided with a cab at a railway levelContinue Reading
Red Alert : Heavy rain warning for 15 districts including Kandy
2026-02-22
Due to the influence of the low level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, Heavy falls above 100 mm areContinue Reading
Police reveal more details on Akuregoda double murder; suspect identified as ex-soldier
2026-02-22
Police on Saturday revealed further details regarding the arrest of the suspected gunman in the Akuregoda double murder, identifying himContinue Reading
Weather today : Heavy falls above 100 mm
2026-02-22
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 22 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 22 February 2026 Due to the low level atmosphericContinue Reading
Evacuations & road closures as heavy rain triggers landslide alerts
2026-02-21
40 families in the Bambarabedda area of Udadumbara have been evacuated to safety shelters due to landslide risks following severeContinue Reading
Trump says he will raise tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court ruling
2026-02-21
U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that he will impose a 15% global tariff on all goods entering the UnitedContinue Reading
Namal Rajapaksa begins London visit amid event cancellation claims
2026-02-21
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has commenced his visit to the United Kingdom, paying homage at theContinue Reading
‘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