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...
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...
The National Building Research Institute [NBRI] has issued Landslide Early Warnings to the Districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kegalle, Nuwara...
Based on the heavy rainfall currently being received in the Kalu River Basin and the analysis of water level data...
A considerable rainfall has occurred in the catchment areas of the Aththanagalu Oya Basin as atb5.00 AM today (22). By...
A significant rainfall of nearly 300 mm has been recorded in the upper catchment areas of the Kelani River Basin....
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings to the districts of Gampaha, Kalutara and Ratnapura valid...
“Everything ever said to me by any Chinese of any station during any visit was part of an intricate design” — Henry Kissinger That design may...
Chit-Chat Nethali Withanage Three months ago, 19-year-old Nethali Withanage, with Brian Kerkoven as her mentor, walked the ramp at Colombo Fashion Week. On 06 June, she’ll...
…exporters gain little as deeper structural weaknesses persist Sri Lanka’s weakening rupee is placing severe pressure on industries heavily dependent on imported raw materials, fuel, machinery,...
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) yesterday asserted that the depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee must be examined taking into consideration wider global pressures, including...
Nearly six months after the devastating Ditwah cyclone struck the Kandy District, more than 1,600 affected families still remain without permanent housing and continue to live...
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the country’s national body for marketing, successfully convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026 on 8th April 2026 at...
None of us would like to see wrinkles cropping up but as we grow older, wrinkles do remind us that we have aged (lol). However, I...
Coast Guard personnel in coordination with the officers of the Kotawila Divisional Crime Detective Bureau arrested a person in possession of 07.540g of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE)...
Sysco Corporation has reported strong financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, recording total sales of USD 20.5 billion for the 13 weeks...
A 58-year-old man died and his wife sustained injuries when they fell off an earth embankment while returning home after a wedding. The tragic accident occurred...
The National People’s Power (NPP) government’s decision to allocate a massive Rs. 8.5 billion voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) package for nearly 1,900 employees of the Ceylon...
Colombo, Sri Lanka (6 May, 2026) Vella has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work, marking a significant milestone in the Group’s ongoing journey...
