DMT issues deadline for collecting unclaimed vehicle number plates
2026-05-22
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has issued a special notice urging vehicle owners to collect printed but unclaimed numberContinue Reading
Dollar rates today: Rupee shows slight recovery against US dollar
2026-05-22
The Sri Lankan rupee has appreciated slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (22), afterContinue Reading
President to relaunch Nindavur cultural centre and Ampara town hall projects
2026-05-22
The long‑delayed construction of the Nindavur Cultural Centre, which began many years ago but was halted midway, will be officiallyContinue Reading
UK net migration falls to lowest level in over a decade
2026-05-22
The number of people claiming asylum in the UK fell by 12% in the year to March 2026, according toContinue Reading
Inclement Weather : 48‑hour flood warning as Kelani River levels rise
2026-05-22
The Department of Irrigation has warned of possible minor flood conditions in low‑lying areas of the Kelani River Valley overContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Landslide warnings issued to 06 districts
2026-05-22
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued a landslide warning to six districts, as of 06.00 am today (22),Continue Reading
Infant dies in three‑wheeler accident in Ruwanwella
2026-05-22
A three‑month‑old infant was killed in a road accident when a three‑wheeler overturned on the Nittambuwa–Ruwanwella road in the GonagalaContinue Reading
Elderly couple found murdered in Dikoya
2026-05-22
Police in Hatton have launched investigations into the suspected murder of an elderly married couple found dead inside their residenceContinue Reading
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya meets Sri Lankans living in London
2026-05-22
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, on her official visit to the United Kingdom, told Sri Lankans living in London that despiteContinue Reading
Heavy rains : Traffic disrupted across Colombo, Gampaha, and Divulapitiya routes
2026-05-22
Traffic has been disrupted on several roads due to the heavy rains experienced in several parts of Sri Lanka today.Continue Reading
Adverse weather : At least 06 flights diverted from Katunayake to Mattala
2026-05-22
Several aircraft bound for the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake were diverted to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport due to prevailingContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Over 200 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-05-22
As the South-West monsoon is gradually establishing over Sri Lanka, the current rainy conditions over the south-western parts of theContinue Reading
Flood warning issued for Aththanagalu Oya basin areas
2026-05-22
The Irrigation Department has issued a flood warning for several low-lying areas in the Aththanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya valleysContinue Reading
Sri Lanka raises concern over reported attack on UAE nuclear plant
2026-05-22
Sri Lanka has expressed deep concern over the reported drone attack on the United Arab Emirates’ Barakah Nuclear Power Plant,Continue Reading
SL Dollar crisis: IMF gives key assurance ahead of review
2026-05-22
Sri Lanka’s reform programme continues to move forward, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board set to consider theContinue Reading
Women and Child Affairs Ministry seeks probe into Dilum Amunugama’s remarks
2026-05-21
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has requested police to conduct an investigation into remarks made by former Minister,Continue Reading
Opposition unites, seeks urgent All Party Conference over worsening economic signals
2026-05-21
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says opposition parties have united amid growing concerns over Sri Lanka’s economic situation, warning that theContinue Reading