Weather today: Several spells of showers
2026-01-11
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 11 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 11 January 2026 The low pressure area over theContinue Reading
Wimal to launch “HariniGoHome” indefinite strike
2026-01-10
An activist group announced plans to launch an indefinite protest outside Sri Lanka’s Education Ministry on Monday, demanding the withdrawalContinue Reading
Govt aims to resume trains to Kandy within a year: Deputy Minister
2026-01-10
The government will take all necessary steps to resume train services to Kandy within a year, Deputy Minister of TransportContinue Reading
“Clean Sri Lanka – STEP UP” National Early Childhood Development Programme Launched
2026-01-10
The “Safe Childhood- Creative Future” Clean Sri Lanka: STEP UP national early childhood development programme was officially launched this morningContinue Reading
Matugama hosts rival protests by government and opposition supporters
2026-01-10
Two protests were held today (10) in Matugama, turning the town into a focal point for opposing demonstrations. A protestContinue Reading
Deputy minister reveals consular services revenue for 2025
2026-01-10
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra says that Sri Lanka’s consular services attached to the MinistryContinue Reading
Drugs seized from luxury vehicle and hotel room in Negombo
2026-01-10
A man travelling in a high-end luxury jeep was arrested in the early hours of January 9 near the Periyamulla–EththukalaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Expo 2026 scheduled for June after 14-year gap
2026-01-10
The launch of Sri Lanka Expo 2026, a flagship international trade exhibition aimed at promoting Sri Lankan products and servicesContinue Reading
Dramatic rescue after tourist child falls at Ella
2026-01-10
A foreign tourist child was rescued after falling from a steep cliff at Little Adam’s Peak today, authorities said. TheContinue Reading
Saudi Fund to provide USD 6 mn for Ditwa-damaged road repairs in Sri Lanka
2026-01-10
Sri Lanka is set to receive an additional USD 6 million from the Saudi Fund for Development for the rehabilitationContinue Reading
Minneapolis ICE shooting: video emerges filmed by agent who fired
2026-01-10
A new cellphone video showing the moments leading up to the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by aContinue Reading
Political vlogger Darshana Handungoda passed away
2026-01-10
Journalist Darshana Handunhoda, 55, of the popular YouTube channel SL Deshaya has died, according to family sources. He had beenContinue Reading
Weather Forecast : What to expect today ?
2026-01-10
The depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located about 60 km North of Trincomalee at 7:00 a.m. onContinue Reading
Sri Lanka records drop in average tourist spending despite higher arrivals in 2025
2026-01-10
Sri Lanka saw a decline in average tourist spending in 2025 despite a strong increase in visitor arrivals, officialContinue Reading
Sri Lanka records over USD 8 billion in worker remittances in 2025
2026-01-09
Workers’ remittances to Sri Lanka surged to US dollars 8,076.2 million in 2025, up from US dollars 6,575.4 million inContinue Reading
Construction at Ambuluwawa Environmental Zone suspended
2026-01-09
Construction activities at the Ambuluwawa Environmental Zone have been ordered to be suspended until further notice, pending a technical assessmentContinue Reading
Hotel owner shot dead in Marine Drive, Dehiwala
2026-01-09
A hotel owner on Marine Drive in Dehiwala was shot dead by an unidentified assailant on Friday night, policeContinue Reading
Deep depression likely to enter Sri Lanka tomorrow, landfall delayed
2026-01-09
According to the notice issued by the Department of Meteorology today at 4:30 p.m., a warning has been issued regardingContinue Reading