Factum Perspective: All the President’s Men
2024-06-03
By Sanja de Silva Jayatilleka New Institutions in the Economic Transformation Bill The recent gazette on Economic Transformation, Part IIContinue Reading
Extreme weather : Seven updates
2024-06-03
Weather forecast for Monday: The prevailing showery conditions are expected to continue in the south-western part of Sri Lanka today.Continue Reading
Inclement Weather : Emergency hotlines established
2024-06-03
Sri Lanka Police has established several emergency hotlines to assist the public affected by the prevalent inclement weather conditions. Accordingly,Continue Reading
Weather forecast for today : More rain
2024-06-03
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 03 JUNE 2024 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 03 June 2024 The prevailing showery conditions are expectedContinue Reading
Cricket Legend Sanath Jayasuriya’s Mother Breeda Jayasuriya passed away
2024-06-03
Breeda Jayasuriya, the mother of renowned Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya, passed away at the age of 80. She diedContinue Reading
Maldives bans Israelis from entering the country over Gaza
2024-06-02
The Maldives government will ban Israelis from entering Maldives known for luxury resorts, as public anger in the predominantly MuslimContinue Reading
President warns of another economic collapse in five years
2024-06-02
President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed that with the stabilization of the country’s economy; there should be no inclination towards traditional politics.Continue Reading
SL Navy brings ashore six fishermen rescued by oil tanker
2024-06-02
The Sri Lanka Navy this morning (02 June 2024) brought ashore the 06 fishermen whom were rescued from a distressedContinue Reading
Driver arrested for driving bus on railway track in Puwakpitiya
2024-06-02
The driver of a private bus that was seen driving along railway tracks in the Puwakpitiya area has beenContinue Reading
Tharushi Karunarathna wins second Gold Medal at Taiwan Athletics Open 2024
2024-06-02
Sri Lankan sprinting sensation Tharushi Karunarathna won her second gold medal at the Taiwan Athletics Open 2024, triumphing inContinue Reading
More Heavy rain predicted tonight and Monday: Red Alert warning for 9 districts
2024-06-02
The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red Alert warning for heavy rain until 2:00 pm on Monday, 3rd JuneContinue Reading
Bad Weather: Power Disconnected in Several Areas as a Precautionary Measure
2024-06-02
As a precautionary measure, the power supply has been disconnected to several areas in the Galle, Kalutara, Ratnapura, Colombo,Continue Reading
Handunneththi apologises to Elon Musk
2024-06-02
National Peoples’ Power (NPP) member Sunil Handunneththi has issued an apology to billionaire businessman Elon Musk for calling him anContinue Reading
Schools closed on Monday (3) due to inclement weather
2024-06-02
All government schools across the island will be closed tomorrow, Monday, June 3rd, due to adverse weather conditions, as announcedContinue Reading
03 family members swept away in Avissawella floods
2024-06-02
Three members of the same family, including a seven-year-old girl, have tragically died after being swept away by floodwaters inContinue Reading
Flood warnings issued for low-lying areas of major rivers
2024-06-02
The irrigation department has issued flood warnings for several areas of the country due to the considerable high rainfall experiencedContinue Reading
Red Alert: Weather warning issued for 7 districts
2024-06-02
The Department of Meteorology has issued a RED ALERT for heavy rain. The warning forecasts downpours exceeding 150mm in theContinue Reading