Heavy and persistent rains lashed several parts of Sri Lanka yesterday, triggering flooding, transport disruptions, flight diversions and multiple disaster...
Twenty-one alleged underworld operatives, deported from Dubai, were taken into custody by the CID, upon their arrival at the Mattala...
The National Building Research Organisation [NBRO] has issued landslide early warnings to the Districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kegalle, Nuwara...
The US has announced a new policy that means most immigrants seeking a green card will have to leave the...
Tulsi Gabbard will resign from her position as the US director of national intelligence in the Trump administration, citing her...
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has launched the largest and most powerful rocket in history after its highly anticipated test flight was...
Two Indian climbers have died on Mount Everest during a record-breaking period of ascents via Nepal’s southern route, as experts...
Sunrisers Hyderabad [SRH] won, and yet it didn’t feel like a win. Royal Challengers Bengaluru [RCB] lost, but it didn’t...
The warning mentioned in the flood warning message No. 01 issued for the Aththanagalu Oya basin on 22.05.2026 at about...
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 23 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 23 May 2026 by the Department of Meteorology The...
A discussion with the Catholic Council was held on Thursday (21) afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat under the co-chairmanship of...
Italian Navy’s ITS GIOVANNI DELLE BANDE NERE, which arrived in Colombo (21 May 2026) on a replenishment visit, departed the...
By Norman Palihawadane Colombo Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith yesterday said authorities should not allow the sale of liquor during Christmas as it was banned during Vesak....
Disclosure of New Fortress agreements has frigthened govt. – JVP By Saman Indrajith The sudden prorogation of Parliament is part of a secret plan to hand...
by Rex Clementine The Cricket Committee headed by former captain Aravinda de Silva has pulled off a major win as they have convinced former captain Mahela...
By Rathindra Kuruwita People should abide by health guidelines if they want to protect their lives, Medical Technical Services Director of the Health Ministry Dr. Anwar...
by Nagalingam Ethirveerasingam. Ph.D. Many of our school athletes have performed well at the national level. Some of them had represented the country. Carl Vayn Geyzel,...
Army bodybuilders dominated the Yeti sponsored Mr. Novice Bodybuilding competition, held at Hyde Park Grounds in Colombo recently. This outdoor meet conducted by the Sri Lanka...
Western Province Rugby Sevens by A Special Sports Correspondent The much looked forward to schools rugby sevens is expected to kick off this weekend in Colombo...
By Deshai Botheju, Ph.D. M.Sc.Tech.(Norway), M.Sc., B.Sc.Eng. (1st Hons., UoM), AIChE, AMIE(SL) deshaibotheju@acses.org Recent explosions and gas leak accidents related to domestic LP gas cylinders have...
An Australian film producer of Sri Lankan origin is seeking songwriters from Sri Lanka for the soundtrack of his new movie called ‘The Naked Eye’. Surith...
UNFPA has entered into a partnership with HelpAge Sri Lanka to prioritise older persons in times of emergencies, a UN body said in a media release....
Questionable New Fortress agreement: The revelation made by JVP Leader MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake regarding the alleged sale of the Kerawalapitiya power plant to a foreign...
Chief Government Whip and Highways Minister Johnston Fernando yesterday said that all ambulanceswould be able to ply toll free on expressways with immediate effect. A toll...
