Watawala records highest rainfall in 24 hours amid severe weather
2026-08-03
Watawala in the Nuwara Eliya District recorded the highest rainfall in Sri Lanka over the past 24 hours, receiving 204Continue Reading
Pregnant woman and unborn child latest victims of dengue outbreak
2026-08-03
A pregnant mother and her seven‑month‑old unborn child have died from dengue, underscoring the severity of the outbreak that continuesContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : USD selling rate drops below Rs. 340
2026-08-03
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (03), comparedContinue Reading
Two Norwood Secretariat officers remanded over Aswesuma fraud
2026-08-03
Two female officers attached to the Norwood Divisional Secretariat have been arrested by the Hatton Division Special Crimes Investigation UnitContinue Reading
Two Kandy athletes to compete at U20 World Championships in USA
2026-08-03
Two young athletes from Sri Lanka’s Kandy District will represent the country at the U20 World Athletics Championships in America,Continue Reading
PM says geospatial data is now a national asset
2026-08-03
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the future of the surveying profession depends not only on technical expertise but also onContinue Reading
Landslide warnings issued for Kandy, Kegalle, Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura
2026-08-03
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings for several areas in Kandy, Kegalle, Nuwara Eliya and RatnapuraContinue Reading
18 injured in SLTB–private bus collision at Kegalle
2026-08-03
Eighteen (18) passengers were injured when a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus and a private bus collided at theContinue Reading
British band Massive Attack banned in Singapore for showing Palestinian flag
2026-08-03
British trip-hop band Massive Attack has been barred from performing in Singapore after an investigation found two members unfurled aContinue Reading
Principals empowered to decide on school closures in Hatton, Nuwara Eliya
2026-08-03
The decision on whether schools in the Hatton and Nuwara Eliya education zones of the Central Province will remain openContinue Reading
Sri Lanka spends US$182M on vehicle imports in June
2026-08-03
Sri Lanka’s expenditure on motor vehicle imports dropped by 27.1% month‑on‑month to US$ 182 million in June 2026, according toContinue Reading
Bribery Commission files indictments against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, Karannagoda
2026-08-03
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has filed indictments before the Colombo High Court against YoshithaContinue Reading
Jaffna Cricket Grounds work to resume after cricket admin hurdles
2026-08-03
Construction of the Jaffna International Cricket Grounds is set to recommence once changes in cricket administration are resolved, Sports MinisterContinue Reading
Minor flood level reached at Peradeniya as several rivers remain on alert
2026-08-03
The Irrigation Department says the Mahaweli River at Peradeniya has reached the Minor Flood Level, with water levels continuing toContinue Reading
Heavy rainfall warning for Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Sabaragamuwa
2026-08-03
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 03 AUGUST 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 03 August 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
Northampton Saints SL tour to feature rugby showdown & cricket legends game
2026-08-02
Sri Lanka is set to host one of its biggest international rugby events when the Asia Pacific Lions take onContinue Reading
Justice Minister suggests organized element may be behind Mahara Prison unrest
2026-08-02
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara says prison overcrowding may have contributed to the recent unrest at Mahara Prison, but stressed thatContinue Reading
Take Action : Strong winds, rough seas warning issued for Sri Lanka’s southern coast
2026-08-02
The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red Warning for strong winds and rough seas affecting several coastal sea areasContinue Reading