SLAF launch probe into Bell 212 helicopter emergency landing
2025-12-01
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) says a board of inquiry has been appointed and an investigation has been initiated intoContinue Reading
Extreme weather : 334 dead, 370 missing in Sri Lanka
2025-12-01
The death toll due to inclement weather in Sri Lanka stands at 334, while 370 persons are reported missing asContinue Reading
Warning issued to naval and fishing communities withdrawn
2025-12-01
The Department of Meteorology says the warning issued earlier advising naval and fishing communities not to venture into the seaContinue Reading
Report traders selling goods at higher price – CAA
2025-12-01
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has urged the public to report traders who sell goods at a higher price duringContinue Reading
Deep Depression : Showers expected in some areas today
2025-12-01
The Deep Depression was located about 300 km North-northeast of Kankasanthurai and is very likely to move northwards, away fromContinue Reading
Flood-mitigation mission turns fatal as five Navy personnel die
2025-12-01
Police have confirmed that the five Sri Lanka Navy personnel who went missing during a flood-mitigation operation in the ChundikkulamContinue Reading
Kotmale Dam rumours trigger panic in Gampola; authorities confirm no danger
2025-12-01
Sri Lankan authorities have dismissed widespread rumours claiming the Kotmale Dam had broken, urging the public to remain calm andContinue Reading
Essential Services Commissioner announces sweeping actions to aid affected communities
2025-11-30
Sri Lanka has launched urgent measures to restore essential public services and support disaster-hit communities, the Commissioner-General of Essential ServicesContinue Reading
Kelani River Surges to 8 ft at Nagalagam Street as Flood Risk Intensifies
2025-11-30
Colombo is facing a worsening flood situation as the Kelani River water level at Nagalagam Street climbed to 8.0 feetContinue Reading
SLAF pilot killed after diverting helicopter to save people on Bridge
2025-11-30
Sri Lanka Air Force Wing Commander Nirmal Siyambalapitiya, the pilot of the Bell 212 helicopter that crashed during disaster reliefContinue Reading
WATCH: President AKD special statement
2025-11-30
Sri Lanka Death Toll Climbs to 334, With 370 Still Missing
2025-11-30
At least 334 people have died and 370 remain missing, according to the latest situation reports issued by the DisasterContinue Reading
All Universities and Training Institutes Closed Until December 8
2025-11-30
The Ministry of Education has announced that all universities, higher education institutes, and vocational training centres operating under its authorityContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Air Force Helicopter crash lands (Video)
2025-11-30
Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter engaged in disaster relief operations has crash landed in an area between LunuwilaContinue Reading
Expressway remains toll-free, public urged to use responsibly
2025-11-30
The Expressway Operation, Maintenance and Management Division has expressed gratitude to the public for using the expressway system responsibly duringContinue Reading
No disruption expected to Colombo’s water supply
2025-11-30
The risk at the Ambatale and Biyagama water purification plants has now eased, following the earlier rise in water levelsContinue Reading
Nagalagam water level rising: Colombo flood peak expected tomorrow
2025-11-30
The Irrigation Department has reported that water levels at the Nagalagam Street gauging station in Colombo are continuing to rise,Continue Reading
No fuel price revision for December
2025-11-30
Sri Lanka’s state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has decided not to revise fuel prices for the month of December, despiteContinue Reading