Maldives hands over consignment of canned tuna to Sri Lanka
2025-12-05
Sri Lanka received a consignment of canned tuna from the Maldives today (05) as relief for the people affected byContinue Reading
PM Harini orders disaster waste cleanup within three weeks
2025-12-05
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the waste accumulated as a result of the disaster situation should be systematically removed andContinue Reading
Northeast Monsoon : Heavy rains and strong winds forecast Dec 9–11
2025-12-05
The Department of Meteorology says rainfall may increase on December 9, 10, and 11 due to the Northeast Monsoon weatherContinue Reading
WATCH : Special statement from President AKD
2025-12-05
Fakhar Zaman punished for SL game incident
2025-12-05
Pakistan batter, Fakhar Zaman has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee after he was found guilty ofContinue Reading
NBRO issues updated landslide warnings for several districts
2025-12-05
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued an updated landslide early warning valid from 4.00 pm today (05 Dec)Continue Reading
Guinness Records : World’s smallest water buffalo ‘Radha’
2025-12-05
The shortest living water buffalo in the world has been found in Malawadi, Maharashtra, India. The beautiful three-year-old bovine, bornContinue Reading
Mahiyanganaya–Rantabe transmission system restoration underway
2025-12-05
Minister of Power, Kumara Jayakody, has engaged in an inspection tour of the Rantabe-Mahiyanganaya 132kVA transmission system, which was severelyContinue Reading
Baby born at Bandaranaike International Airport
2025-12-05
A Tanzanian passenger in transit at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) gave birth to a baby boy on Friday with theContinue Reading
India’s NDRF team departs after flood relief mission in Sri Lanka
2025-12-05
The Indian National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team departed Sri Lanka today after completing Operation Sagar Bandhu, following disasters dueContinue Reading
WHO Sri Lanka issues safety guidance for handling dead animals after floods
2025-12-05
The World Health Organization (WHO) Sri Lanka has released public health guidance on how to safely manage dead animals foundContinue Reading
CBSL urges careful handling of wet currency notes
2025-12-05
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued public guidance on how to safely handle wet or flood-affected currencyContinue Reading
IFJ urges Sri Lanka to protect freedom of expression amid emergency law concerns
2025-12-05
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), together with its affiliate, the Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA), has urged SriContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-12-05
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (05 Dec), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
Toll collection resumes on Sri Lankan expressways
2025-12-05
Toll charges on all Sri Lankan expressways recommenced yesterday (04 Dec) for all vehicles. Previously, due to adverse weather conditions,Continue Reading
Adverse weather strands 12 train sets on up‑country line
2025-12-05
The Ministry of Transport says the greatest damage has occurred to the up‑country railway line as a result of adverseContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 07 districts
2025-12-05
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, and the GalleContinue Reading
IMA warns against misuse of Emergency law to suppress criticism
2025-12-05
The Internet Media Action (IMA) has expressed concern and objection over the statement made by Deputy Minister for Public SecurityContinue Reading