DMC orders evacuation in high-risk areas, including Kandy, Kegalle
2025-12-09
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has informed District Secretaries to take steps to relocate residents living in vulnerable areas ofContinue Reading
12 Sri Lankan Cricketers in IPL 2026 Shortlisted Auction List
2025-12-09
Twelve Sri Lankan players have been shortlisted for the upcoming Indian Premier League auction scheduled for December 16 in AbuContinue Reading
Gladius South Asia not licensed, warning from SEC
2025-12-09
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) announced that “Gladius South Asia” is not licensed to operate asContinue Reading
Tropical cyclones: Why are some countries more at risk?
2025-12-09
Recent tropical cyclones in southeast and south Asia, along with heavy rains and flooding, have claimed at least 1,800 lives,Continue Reading
Govt. sets legal framework for declaring missing persons after Cyclone Ditwah
2025-12-09
The Registrar General’s Department has announced that the legal provisions required to register the deaths of persons who died orContinue Reading
Retired Govt Analyst officer Arrested for Rs 6.4M Bribe Linked to Private Insurance Firm
2025-12-09
A retired officer of the Government Analyst’s Department was arrested on Dec. 5 by officials from the Commission to InvestigateContinue Reading
Cyclone Ditwah triggered around 1,200 landslides : UNDP analysis
2025-12-09
The United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) satellite data shows 2.3 million Sri Lankans were exposed and 1.1 million hectares wereContinue Reading
29 yr old man killed over a money dispute
2025-12-09
A 29-year-old man was reported dead after being assaulted on Walana Road in Panadura South last night. According to theContinue Reading
Northeast monsoon : Advisory issued for heavy rains
2025-12-09
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rain in the Northern, Eastern, and North-Central provinces today. AccordingContinue Reading
Call to revisit all-male ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund’ committee
2025-12-09
The Law and Society Trust has urged the government to reconsider the composition of the newly formed Management Committee forContinue Reading
President orders urgent repairs and no return of 2025 funds
2025-12-09
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stressed that the aim of the Government is to ensure a safe life for every citizenContinue Reading
Bandaranaike Foundation Gives Rs. 250 Million for Disaster Recovery
2025-12-08
The Bandaranaike Memorial National Foundation, headed by former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, has contributed Rs. 250 million to the governmentContinue Reading
Telephone Conversation: Sri Lanka Expresses Gratitude to Tamil Nadu for Cyclone Aid
2025-12-08
Sri Lanka has thanked the Tamil Nadu government for sending emergency relief supplies to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. ForeignContinue Reading
No Impact on Sri Lanka from 7.6 Japan Earthquake – Met Dept
2025-12-08
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake was reported near Misawa, Japan, on Monday evening, but authorities confirmed that it poses no threatContinue Reading
Shop owner arrested for secretly filming women in changing room
2025-12-08
Police have arrested the owner of a clothing outlet in Thalawathugoda for allegedly hiding a camera inside a changing roomContinue Reading
Two firearms recovered in Valaichchenai
2025-12-08
Two firearms were discovered on Monday morning (Dec. 8) during a raid carried out near the 20th milepost on theContinue Reading
Hajj Committee donates Rs. 5 Mn for restoration of disaster-hit religious sites
2025-12-08
The Hajj Committee has donated Rs. 5 million to support the restoration of religious sites damaged by the recent naturalContinue Reading
UN Pledges US$4.5 Million for Sri Lanka’s Disaster Recovery
2025-12-08
Sri Lanka will receive full support from the United Nations (UN) for recovery and reconstruction following the recent extreme weatherContinue Reading