Central Highlands freeze: Nuwara Eliya hits 5°C
2026-01-23
The Department of Meteorology reported that Sri Lanka’s lowest minimum temperature today (23 Jan) was recorded at 5.0 degreesContinue Reading
Nuwara Eliya chills down to 3.5°C in past 24 hours
2026-01-22
Nuwara Eliya recorded the lowest temperature in the country, dropping to 3.5°C during the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 a.m.Continue Reading
Nuwara Eliya records lowest temperatures in Sri Lanka at 7.4°C
2026-01-21
The Department of Meteorology states that the lowest temperature in the country was recorded at 7.4°C in Nuwara Eliya thisContinue Reading
Over 5,000 volunteers launch rebuilding effort in Nuwara Eliya
2026-01-16
The “Labour Mission of Determination,” aimed at rebuilding the disaster‑affected Nuwara Eliya District, commenced today (16 Jan), focusing on theContinue Reading
Seaplane crash at Nuwara Eliya’s Gregory Lake amid strong winds
2026-01-07
A seaplane crashed while attempting to land on Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya due to strong winds, the Sri LankaContinue Reading
Highest volume of water in Kotmale Reservoir reported on Nov 27
2025-12-08
A District Coordinating Committee meeting to review the damage to irrigation channels in the Nuwara Eliya District and the urgentContinue Reading
President calls for completion of Nuwara Eliya road repairs by year-end
2025-12-08
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed officials to expedite the allocation of funds for the repair of damaged roads, culverts, andContinue Reading
Body of 27-year-old found in Nuwara Eliya forest reserv
2025-10-29
Police have launched an investigation into the suspicious death of a 27-year-old man whose body was discovered on Tuesday nightContinue Reading
Ponies roaming freely & obstructing vehicles in NE to be impounded
2025-08-08
Nuwara Eliya Mayor Upali Wanigasuriya says steps will be taken to capture and impound the ponies that roam freely andContinue Reading
Nuwara Eliya opens temporary women’s shelter
2025-07-31
A temporary women’s care centre was officially opened in Nuwara Eliya on July 29, providing short-term shelter, protection, and supportContinue Reading
Cabinet clears new plan for Nuwara Eliya Post Office
2025-06-25
The Cabinet has approved the proposal to repeal an earlier Cabinet decision to transfer the Nuwara Eliya Post Office buildingContinue Reading
2025 National Vesak Festival in Nuwara Eliya
2025-04-29
The Government has announced that the National Vesak Festival will be held in Nuwara Eliya this year. Cabinet Spokesman MinisterContinue Reading
Complications after cataract surgery : Govt to compensate affected patients
2025-01-07
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa says compensation will be provided to patients who developed complications following cataract surgeries at theContinue Reading
Three arrested over Nuwara Eliya depot robbery & murder
2024-12-08
Three suspects have been arrested over the robbery of over Rs. 01 million in cash and the murder of theContinue Reading
Security guard murdered & Rs. 09 mn stolen from Nuwara Eliya depot
2024-12-06
The Nuwara Eliya Police has launched a probe into the robbery of nearly Rs. 09 million from the area’s SriContinue Reading
Nuwara Eliya Preferential votes announced
2024-11-15
The National People’s Power (NPP) has won five (05) seats in the Nuwara Eliya District under the Preferential voting system.Continue Reading
Govt takes major decision on Nuwara Eliya Post Office property
2024-10-09
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s government has decided to retain the 130-year-old iconic Nuwara Eliya Post Office building exclusively for theContinue Reading
Court orders to arrest Minister Jeevan Thondaman
2024-07-22
The Nuwara Eliya Magistrate’s Court has issued an order to arrest a group of suspects, including Minister of Plantation andContinue Reading