Evening thundershowers for 4 provinces in next few days
Atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for evening thundershowers in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces during the next fewContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s foreign worker remittances hit US$5 billion in 2025
Sri Lanka’s foreign worker remittances reached a record US$5 billion in 2025, driven by strong inflows throughout the year, theContinue Reading
Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan set for T20 tri-nation series in November
Afghanistan will join Pakistan and Sri Lanka in a Twenty20 International Tri-Nation Series to be hosted in Pakistan from Nov.Continue Reading
Russian scientists unveil mRNA cancer vaccine ready for use
The Russian Enteromix cancer vaccine is now ready for clinical use, the Russian Federal Medical and Biological Agency (FMBA) hasContinue Reading
Chemicals suspected for ICE production seized in Tangalle
Another stock of chemicals, suspected to be used in the production of crystal methamphetamine (ICE), was discovered this morning (07)Continue Reading
Foreign Minister departs for 60th UNHRC session in Geneva
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath left for Geneva this morning (7) to participate in the 60th session of the United NationsContinue Reading
Rare “Blood Moon” lunar eclipse tonight
A total lunar eclipse will be visible in Sri Lanka tonight (7) and early tomorrow morning (8), creating a rareContinue Reading
Four killed in separate road accidents across the country
Four people, including a youth, were killed in four separate road accidents reported yesterday (6) in the police divisions ofContinue Reading
Police to strictly enforce several vehicle laws from September 8
Sri Lankan police will launch a nationwide crackdown on illegal vehicle modifications and unsafe driving practices from September 8, DeputyContinue Reading
Colombo Port begins construction of Jaya Container Terminal Phase 5
Construction work on Phase 5 of the Jaya Container Terminal (JCT) at the Colombo Port has begun, marking a significantContinue Reading
07 Sep : Warm weather alert issued for 8 districts
The Department of Meteorology has warned that the heat index—the temperature felt on the human body—is likely to rise toContinue Reading
Mineral-carrying trucks barred from roads during peak school hours
The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau has suspended the transportation of minerals during school hours, citing road safety concerns. DirectorContinue Reading
Police uncover explosives near meth chemical stash in Middeniya
Authorities have discovered hand grenades and ammunition at a site in Middeniya Thalawa, Hambantota, where chemicals used for manufacturing crystalContinue Reading
Police respond to misleading Social Media Video
A video circulating on social media reportedly misrepresents a police response to a disturbance at a residence in Elpitiya, SriContinue Reading
Suwa Seriya Reached Bus Crash Site in 7 Minutes, Transferred 13 Injured
In the immediate aftermath of the fatal bus crash on the Ella–Wellawaya road that claimed 15 lives, the 1990 SuwaContinue Reading
A man named Mark Zuckerberg is suing Facebook
An US attorney named Mark S. Zuckerberg has sued Meta Platforms Inc., alleging the company repeatedly suspended his Facebook accountsContinue Reading
