Advisory issued for heavy rainfall exceeding 100mm in several areas
2026-10-20
Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm is expected in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa North-Western and Northern provinces, as well asContinue Reading
Landslide warnings issued for 5 districts
2026-10-20
The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued landslide warnings for parts of Badulla, Kegalle, Matale, Nuwara Eliya and RatnapuraContinue Reading
Kavanthissa’s Death: Govt. says multiple investigations underway
2026-10-20
The government is treating the death of Kavanthissa, the tusker fatally injured in a shooting, with due concern, Cabinet SpokespersonContinue Reading
President pays last respects to Ven. Keppethiyagoda Siriwimala Thera
2026-10-20
President Anura Kumara DissanThe President visited the Rajopawanaramaya Temple, where the remains of the Thera are lying, and conveyed hisContinue Reading
Govt. rejects claims linking islandwide power failure to substandard coal
2026-10-20
Generator Unit 1 at the Lakvijaya Power Plant in Norochcholai remains offline following a technical failure linked to the nationwideContinue Reading
State-sponsored cremation for Ven. Keppetiyagoda Siriwimala Nayaka Thera
2026-10-20
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to hold the cremation ceremony of the late Most Venerable Keppetiyagoda SiriwimalaContinue Reading
Namal’s former secretary granted bail over unexplained Rs. 1.8 million
2026-10-20
Sanjaya Samarasinghe, who served as a private secretary to opposition MP Namal Rajapaksa, has been granted bail following his arrestContinue Reading
Rs. 5.89 billion housing complex for public officers in Ratnapura
2026-10-20
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to construct a housing complex with 200 residential units for public officersContinue Reading
Namal questions proposed organized crime law, warns of return to 1988–89 era
2026-10-20
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer and opposition MP Namal Rajapaksa has raised concerns over the proposed Organized CrimeContinue Reading
Traffic restrictions near Borella, alternate routes advised
2026-10-20
Traffic restrictions are in place on the Colombo-bound lane of D.S. Senanayake Mawatha near the D.S. Senanayake Junction in BorellaContinue Reading
Presidential Commission probing coal imports extended
2026-10-20
The term of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate possible irregularities or illegal activities in coal imports andContinue Reading
Can you be jailed for having tattoos? Justice Minister issues clarification
2026-10-20
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has rejected claims that Sri Lanka’s proposed Organized Crime Prevention Bill would allow individuals to beContinue Reading
Suraksha insurance scheme approved for 2026/27 academic year with expanded coverage
2026-10-20
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to implement the “Suraksha” Student Insurance Scheme for the 2026/27 operational year, featuringContinue Reading
DIMO selected to supply 200 vehicles to Sri Lanka Police
2026-10-20
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the Sri Lanka Police to purchase 200 imported single-cab vehicles from theContinue Reading
Backlog of 650,000 number plates and 450,000 licences to be cleared in 6 months
2026-10-20
Sri Lanka plans to clear a backlog of 650,000 vehicle number plates and 450,000 driving licences within the next sixContinue Reading
42-hour water cut announced for several areas in Kandy and Kurunegala districts
2026-10-20
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced a 42-hour water supply interruption in several areas due to maintenanceContinue Reading
G.L. Peiris questioned by Bribery Commission over Shangri-La Hotel investment
2026-10-20
Former Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris has revealed that he was questioned by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of BriberyContinue Reading
Today’s Power Cut Schedule: 20th October
2026-10-20