Court of Appeal to rule on Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s petition on September 22
2026-08-03
The Court of Appeal today concluded hearings on the writ petition filed by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who is seekingContinue Reading
Tamil, Muslim political parties’ alliance meets President
2026-08-03
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today met representatives of six Tamil and Muslim political parties at the Presidential Secretariat, where wide‑rangingContinue Reading
Heavy rainfall disrupts water supply in Mawanella and Aranayake
2026-08-03
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says heavy rainfall has disrupted water supply in parts of the KegalleContinue Reading
Rainy weather to ease by tomorrow afternoon: Met Department
2026-08-03
The Director General of the Department of Meteorology Ajith Wijemanna says the current rainy weather will ease by tomorrow afternoonContinue Reading
Army rescues flood-affected residents in Kotagala and Blackwater, Ginigathhena
2026-08-03
Sri Lanka Army personnel rescued residents stranded by floodwaters in Kotagala and the Blackwater area of Ginigathhena last afternoon asContinue Reading
Adverse weather : Red- level flood warning issued for Kelani River Basin
2026-08-03
The Department of Irrigation has issued a Red‑level flood warning for the Kelani River Basin, valid until 1:30 pm tomorrowContinue Reading
No electricity tariff revision for third quarter – PUCSL
2026-08-03
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided that electricity tariffs will remain unchanged for the third quarterContinue Reading
Inclement weather : Sluice gates of Kotmale Reservoir opened
2026-08-03
The Mahaweli Authority has announced that the spillway and sluice gates of the Kotmale Gamini Dissanayake Reservoir are being openedContinue Reading
Peradeniya University suspends academic activities due to adverse weather
2026-08-03
The University of Peradeniya has announced the temporary suspension of all academic activities and examinations until further notice, citing theContinue Reading
Nuwara Eliya, Kandy schools to close tomorrow due to adverse weather
2026-08-03
All government schools in the Nuwara Eliya District will be closed tomorrow (04) due to prevailing adverse weather conditions, theContinue Reading
BASL says Chief Prelates convey opposition to judges’ retirement age amendment
2026-08-03
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) stated that the Chief Incumbent of the Malwatu Chapter has informed them thatContinue Reading
Extreme weather : Flood warning issued for Mahaweli River Basin
2026-08-03
The Department of Irrigation has issued a Red‑level flood warning for the Mahaweli River Basin, cautioning of a possible majorContinue Reading
Adverse weather : Colombo–Kandy Road closed between Kadugannawa and Ganethenna
2026-08-03
Sri Lanka Police have announced that the Colombo–Kandy main road has been closed between Kadugannawa and Ganethenna due to adverseContinue Reading
Five arrested in Sammanthurai for reckless motorcycle riding near school
2026-08-03
Police have arrested five young motorcyclists for riding without helmets and in a reckless manner on by‑roads near Almarjani SchoolContinue Reading
Advisory issued for Heavy Rain in several districts
2026-08-03
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber‑level advisory warning of heavy rain in the Sabaragamuwa Province and the Kandy,Continue Reading
118 Public Security Service Centre launched for complaints
2026-08-03
The Ministry of Public Security has opened the ‘118 Public Security Service Centre’ to streamline public complaints related to institutionsContinue Reading
AG to appeal ruling on Harak Kata case under PTA
2026-08-03
The Attorney General has notified the Colombo High Court that an appeal will be filed against the recent judgment whichContinue Reading
Kelani River flood warning extended for 48 hours
2026-08-03
The Irrigation Department has extended the flood warning for the Kelani River Basin for another 48 hours, cautioning residents andContinue Reading