Minor flooding likely in Kalu Ganga Basin within next 24 hours
2026-10-26
The Irrigation Department has issued a minor flood warning for low-lying areas of the Kalu Ganga Basin in the RatnapuraContinue Reading
US Navy ship USS Canberra arrives in Colombo for second visit this year
2026-10-26
The US Navy ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) arrived at the Port of Colombo today (26) for its second visitContinue Reading
President AKD hails Brazilian leader Lula’s victory as defeat of corruption
2026-10-26
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has congratulated Brazilian leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his reported election victory, describing itContinue Reading
Cyclonic storm ‘Arnab’ intensifies, fishermen warned of strong winds and rough seas
2026-10-26
The Department of Meteorology has issued a red warning for strong winds and rough seas in the Bay of Bengal,Continue Reading
Dollar Rate today: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
2026-10-26
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (26), comparedContinue Reading
Litro to distribute 700,000 gas cylinders islandwide by tomorrow
2026-10-26
Litro Gas Lanka says steps are being taken to distribute 700,000 domestic gas cylinders across the country by tomorrow (27),Continue Reading
Oil slips from near six-months highs despite supply concerns
2026-10-26
Oil prices fell on Monday after surging to near six-month highs late last week, although ongoing attacks on Saudi ArabiaContinue Reading
First international flight takes off from new Sydney airport
2026-10-26
The first international flight took off on Monday (Oct 26) from a new, multi-billion-dollar airport in the fast-growing western suburbsContinue Reading
Spill gates of several reservoirs opened amid heavy rainfall in Sri Lanka
2026-10-26
The spill gates of several reservoirs across Sri Lanka have been opened due to the prevailing heavy rainfall, with residentsContinue Reading
India-backed palm-leaf manuscript digitisation project launched at Gangaramaya Temple
2026-10-26
The SAMHiTA (South Asian Manuscript Histories and Textual Archive) Palm-Leaf Manuscript Digitisation Project, aimed at preserving ancient manuscripts and safeguardingContinue Reading
Five injured in bus-tipper collision in Ahangama
2026-10-26
Five people have been injured following a head-on collision between a bus and a tipper truck near the Katholuwa JunctionContinue Reading
Norochcholai Power Plant’s second generator shut down for maintenance
2026-10-26
The second generating unit of the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai has been shut down for maintenance work. AccordingContinue Reading
Over 5,000 MT sulfuric acid released into environment annually, CEJ warns
2026-10-26
The Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ) has raised concerns over the environmental impact of lead-acid battery recycling in Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
Lula’s victory proves people can defeat money, media power and racism: Minister Bimal
2026-10-26
Minister Bimal Ratnayake has welcomed the re-election of Brazil’s left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, saying the result demonstratesContinue Reading
Brazil’s left-wing President Lula wins historic fourth term
2026-10-26
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won a historic fourth non-consecutive term after defeating right-wing Senator Flavio BolsonaroContinue Reading
Cyclone developing in Bay of Bengal: What Sri Lanka can expect in coming days
2026-10-26
Sri Lanka is expected to experience increased rainfall, particularly in the southwestern parts of the island, over the next fewContinue Reading
Heavy rain warning issued for six provinces as Bay of Bengal depression intensifies
2026-10-26
Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory for heavy rain after a depression over the Bay ofContinue Reading
“Is it wrong for Sarath Weerasekara to visit me?” Balangoda Kassapa Thero responds to criticism
2026-10-25
Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero has responded to criticism over his visit to a five-star hotel in Colombo and his meetingContinue Reading