Landslide warnings issued for six districts
2026-05-23
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for six districts amid prevailing heavy rainfall conditions. RedContinue Reading
Dansal registrations reach 2,388 ahead of Vesak
2026-05-23
A total of 2,388 dansals have been registered islandwide so far for the upcoming Vesak festival, the Public Health Inspectors’Continue Reading
Viral meningitis cases reported among schoolchildren in several areas
2026-05-23
Chief Epidemiologist Dr Palitha Karunapema says cases of viral meningitis have been reported among schoolchildren in several parts of theContinue Reading
Minor flood warning issued for Kalu River Basin
2026-05-23
The Department of Irrigation has warned of a possible minor flood situation in low-lying areas of the Kalu River basinContinue Reading
RDA issues advisory to expressway users amid heavy rains
2026-05-23
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has urged motorists to exercise extra caution while travelling on expressways due to the prevailingContinue Reading
Thambugala cleared in alleged helicopter deal fraud case
2026-05-23
The Colombo Additional Magistrate’s Court yesterday ordered the release of businessman and Aura Lanka Company Chairman Viranjith Thambugala from aContinue Reading
Man posing as NGO official arrested over Canada job racket
2026-05-23
A 28-year-old man posing as a representative of a non-governmental organization (NGO) and allegedly promising jobs in Canada has beenContinue Reading
LPL 2026: 14 Pre-signed players announced ahead of draft
2026-05-23
The Lanka Premier League has officially announced the players signed by franchises for the upcoming LPL 2026 season ahead ofContinue Reading
48-year-old Dharga Town man murdered after dispute
2026-05-23
A 48-year-old man was hacked to death following a dispute in the Walipenna Police area on Friday evening, police said.Continue Reading
South-West monsoon getting established over the island : Weather update
2026-05-23
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 23 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 23 May 2026. South-West monsoon is gradually getting establishedContinue Reading
Canada, UK, France, Germany among 7 countries condemning Israel’s West Bank policies
2026-05-23
7 countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany, have issued a joint statement condemning the worsening situation inContinue Reading
Virat Kohli refuses handshake with Travis Head after heated IPL clash
2026-05-23
Virat Kohli appeared to refuse a post-match handshake with Travis Head following a heated on-field exchange during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’sContinue Reading
Former Indian cricketer retires to play in Lanka Premier League?
2026-05-22
Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar has announced his retirement from domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL), but is expectedContinue Reading
Dubai deports 21 wanted Sri Lankans
2026-05-22
Police Spokesman F. U. Wootler said 21 alleged organised crime gang members deported from Dubai to Sri Lanka were broughtContinue Reading
Former Sports Ministers allege new Cricket selection committee is illegal
2026-05-22
Former Sports Ministers Harin Fernando and Dayasiri Jayasekara have raised concerns over the recent changes to Sri Lanka Cricket’s nationalContinue Reading
Sanath Jayasuriya steps aside from Sri Lanka Cricket role
2026-05-22
Former Sri Lanka Cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya has resigned from his role as Consultant to Sri Lanka Cricket’s High Performance Centre,Continue Reading
Polonnaruwa hospital successfully performs first pediatric kidney transplant
2026-05-22
The Polonnaruwa China-Sri Lanka Friendship National Nephrology Hospital has successfully carried out its first pediatric kidney transplant, hospital officials said.Continue Reading
Catholic Council reconvenes after nine-years
2026-05-22
The Catholic Council convened for discussions with government representatives on Thursday (21) for the first time in nine years. TheContinue Reading