Inaugural National Scout Poson Zone to be held in Colombo
2026-06-09
The inaugural National Scout Poson Zone will take place in Colombo on June 28 and 29, coinciding with this year’sContinue Reading
Canal Rehabilitation Programme underway in Colombo suburbs
2026-06-04
The Ministry of Urban Development has launched a Rs. 218 million programme to maintain and rehabilitate 31 canal roads andContinue Reading
Rs. 1.1 bn project to restore Colombo–Katunayake Expressway lights approved
2026-06-02
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to rehabilitate and upgrade the road lighting system along the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway, including theContinue Reading
Statue of Cuban national hero José Martí unveiled in Colombo
2026-05-21
A statue of Cuban national hero José Martí was unveiled yesterday in the heart of Colombo, marking a symbolic momentContinue Reading
President reviews Kelani river flood control, housing and water projects
2026-05-19
Attention has been drawn to the Kelani River flood control project, water management initiatives in Colombo city, the restoration ofContinue Reading
University of Hull to lead Colombo wetlands project
2026-04-23
The University of Hull’s internationally recognised expertise in flood resilience and water management is extending its reach into South Asia,Continue Reading
Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally addresses Women in Leadership in Canberra
2026-03-30
Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar delivered remarks on Women in Leadership to a distinguished audience of Ambassadors, High Commissioners, andContinue Reading
Colombo to host IRONMAN 70.3 in February
2026-01-23
Colombo is set to welcome athletes from across the globe as the city hosts IRONMAN 70.3 on February 22, withContinue Reading
Floods : PM Harini bans unauthorized constructions in Colombo
2025-12-10
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has stated that there will be no permission granted for unauthorized constructions within the Colombo District,Continue Reading
Traffic disruptions reported on Colombo Roads
2025-11-28
Traffic disruptions have been reported on several roads in Colombo due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in Sri Lanka.Continue Reading
Extreme weather : Hotlines introduced to report disasters in Colombo
2025-11-27
The government has introduced hotlines for reporting emergency disaster situations arising in the Colombo District due to the prevalent adverseContinue Reading
10-hour water cut in Colombo & several other areas tomorrow
2025-10-22
A 10-hour water cut will be imposed in Colombo and several other areas tomorrow (23), the National Water Supply andContinue Reading
Colombo Uni warns against misleading social media posts
2025-10-10
The University of Colombo has warned the public about several misleading social media posts that misuse the university’s name inContinue Reading
Robbery reported from key Police building in Colombo
2025-09-26
A complaint has been filed on wiring being stripped from the auditorium on the 6th floor of the Colombo DeputyContinue Reading
09-hour water cut in Colombo & suburbs on Thursday
2025-09-16
A 09-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas of Colombo from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm on ThursdayContinue Reading
NEDA & NSBM partner for Colombo Robotics Meetup 2025
2025-09-04
The National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA), under the Ministry of Industries and Enterprise Development, in collaboration with NSBM Green University,Continue Reading
Colombo land prices rise 11.4% in first half of 2025 – Central Bank
2025-08-27
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says Colombo District land values rose sharply in the first half of 2025,Continue Reading
Colombo DIG arrested over treasure hunting allegations
2025-08-25
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in charge of Colombo, Uditha Liyanage, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations DepartmentContinue Reading