No electricity tariff revision for third quarter – PUCSL
2026-08-03
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided that electricity tariffs will remain unchanged for the third quarterContinue Reading
Inclement weather : Sluice gates of Kotmale Reservoir opened
2026-08-03
The Mahaweli Authority has announced that the spillway and sluice gates of the Kotmale Gamini Dissanayake Reservoir are being openedContinue Reading
Peradeniya University suspends academic activities due to adverse weather
2026-08-03
The University of Peradeniya has announced the temporary suspension of all academic activities and examinations until further notice, citing theContinue Reading
Nuwara Eliya, Kandy schools to close tomorrow due to adverse weather
2026-08-03
All government schools in the Nuwara Eliya District will be closed tomorrow (04) due to prevailing adverse weather conditions, theContinue Reading
BASL says Chief Prelates convey opposition to judges’ retirement age amendment
2026-08-03
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) stated that the Chief Incumbent of the Malwatu Chapter has informed them thatContinue Reading
Extreme weather : Flood warning issued for Mahaweli River Basin
2026-08-03
The Department of Irrigation has issued a Red‑level flood warning for the Mahaweli River Basin, cautioning of a possible majorContinue Reading
Adverse weather : Colombo–Kandy Road closed between Kadugannawa and Ganethenna
2026-08-03
Sri Lanka Police have announced that the Colombo–Kandy main road has been closed between Kadugannawa and Ganethenna due to adverseContinue Reading
Five arrested in Sammanthurai for reckless motorcycle riding near school
2026-08-03
Police have arrested five young motorcyclists for riding without helmets and in a reckless manner on by‑roads near Almarjani SchoolContinue Reading
Advisory issued for Heavy Rain in several districts
2026-08-03
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber‑level advisory warning of heavy rain in the Sabaragamuwa Province and the Kandy,Continue Reading
118 Public Security Service Centre launched for complaints
2026-08-03
The Ministry of Public Security has opened the ‘118 Public Security Service Centre’ to streamline public complaints related to institutionsContinue Reading
AG to appeal ruling on Harak Kata case under PTA
2026-08-03
The Attorney General has notified the Colombo High Court that an appeal will be filed against the recent judgment whichContinue Reading
Kelani River flood warning extended for 48 hours
2026-08-03
The Irrigation Department has extended the flood warning for the Kelani River Basin for another 48 hours, cautioning residents andContinue Reading
Container suspected to be lost cargo washes ashore in Rathgama
2026-08-03
A white‑colored container box was found washed ashore this morning (03) in the Owakanda area of Rathgama. Police said itContinue Reading
Watawala records highest rainfall in 24 hours amid severe weather
2026-08-03
Watawala in the Nuwara Eliya District recorded the highest rainfall in Sri Lanka over the past 24 hours, receiving 204Continue Reading
Pregnant woman and unborn child latest victims of dengue outbreak
2026-08-03
A pregnant mother and her seven‑month‑old unborn child have died from dengue, underscoring the severity of the outbreak that continuesContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : USD selling rate drops below Rs. 340
2026-08-03
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (03), comparedContinue Reading
Two Norwood Secretariat officers remanded over Aswesuma fraud
2026-08-03
Two female officers attached to the Norwood Divisional Secretariat have been arrested by the Hatton Division Special Crimes Investigation UnitContinue Reading
Two Kandy athletes to compete at U20 World Championships in USA
2026-08-03
Two young athletes from Sri Lanka’s Kandy District will represent the country at the U20 World Athletics Championships in America,Continue Reading