President approves Rs. 1 Mn compensation per fatality
2025-11-27
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed that Rs. 1 million be paid from the Presidential Fund to the next ofContinue Reading
Cyclonic Storm ‘Ditwah’ : Update from Indian Met Department
2025-11-27
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a pre-cyclone watch, for the coasts of north Tamil Nadu including Chennai ,Continue Reading
Several National Parks closed due to heavy rain
2025-11-27
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has announced that certain National Parks have been closed to tourists due to the prevalentContinue Reading
Extreme weather : Four updates on Kandy District
2025-11-27
An emergency disaster situation has been declared in the Kandy District due to the prevailing adverse weather in the area,Continue Reading
Cyclonic storm during the next 12 hours : 1 PM Weather update
2025-11-27
The depression over south-east of Sri Lanka has intensified into a deep depression and is centered near latitude 6.7°N andContinue Reading
Three killed as car topples into canal in Sainthamaruthu
2025-11-27
Three individuals from the same family have been reported dead after a car fell into a flooded canal in AmparaContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-11-27
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (27), compared to Wednesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Help sought to trace 2 men wanted over Grandpass disappearance
2025-11-27
The Police have sought public support to locate two individuals wanted in connection with the disappearance of a man fromContinue Reading
Vehicle imports declining : CBSL
2025-11-27
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, says vehicle imports are currently declining and thatContinue Reading
Adverse weather: President directs MPs to lead relief efforts
2025-11-27
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today instructed public representatives in affected districts to intervene swiftly to prevent loss of life andContinue Reading
Online Licence Service Down, Notice from DMT
2025-11-27
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) says the online driving licence service is temporarily unavailable, and measures are being takenContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-11-27
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (27), compared toContinue Reading
NO Tsunami Threat for Sri Lanka
2025-11-27
The National Tsunami Early Warning Centre says there is no Tsunami threat to Sri Lanka due to the magnitude 6.6Continue Reading
A/L exams : New dates announced for postponed exams
2025-11-27
The Commissioner General of Examinations has announced that the 2025 GCE Advanced Level Examination subjects scheduled for Thursday (today), FridayContinue Reading
31 dead, 14 missing in Sri Lanka due to severe weather
2025-11-27
A total of 31 persons have been reported dead due to various disaster situations reported due to the inclement weatherContinue Reading
Earthquake recorded in Indian Ocean; Sri Lankan coastal residents advised to stay alert
2025-11-27
The National Tsunami Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology announced that an earthquake measuring 6.6 on the RichterContinue Reading
Extreme weather : Weraganthota records highest rainfall
2025-11-27
The Department of Irrigation reports that the highest rainfall in the last 24 hours ending at 08.30 am today hasContinue Reading
Flood warnings issued for Kelani, Malwathu, Deduru Basins
2025-11-27
The Department of Irrigation has issued flood warnings to the Kelani, Malwathu Oya, and Deduru Oya River Basins, effective untilContinue Reading