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 J. M. T. B. Karu Jayasundara Geologically the crust of Sri Lanka consists mainly of metamorphic rocks and to a lesser degree sedimentary and igneous...
Thursday 7th January 2021 Port workers protesting against what they call a proposed joint venture between Sri Lanka and an Indian company to operate the East...
By Dr. Pradeep Kariyawasam It is inevitable that the new Covid-19 strain VUI 202012/01 now spreading like wildfire in the southern parts of the UK will...
Located in the heart of Colombo, Browns Hybrid Care offers hybrid and electric vehicle owners a reliable, all-inclusive service. Having recognised the need for specialised care...
by Rex Clementine There was good news coming from the England camp in Hambantota yesterday after PCR tests done on the team turned negative for COVID-19...
By Hiran H.Senewiratne Sri Lanka Ceramics and Glass Council (SLCGC) urges the government to update Sri Lanka Customs’ (SLC) ‘Text book’ or book value of key...
By Saman Indrajith A new mechanism would be introduced soon to destroy stocks of narcotics after samples are obtained, Public Security Minister Rear Admiral (Retd) Sarath...
Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena yesterday requested MPs not to waste the time of Parliament by raising irrelevant points of order and maintain the decorum of the...
The Women Directors’ Forum of the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors together with CIMA Sri Lanka recently hosted a panel discussion on “Entrepreneurship During a Pandemic”...
By Saman Indrajith Education Minister Prof G.L. Peiris told Parliament yesterday that his Ministry had not made any decision to deploy Air Force personnel as teachers...
Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga addressing the media. (R) Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority Chairperson Kirmali Fernando. BIA to reopen on Jan 21 By Harischandra Gunaratna...
Karunaratne’s fighting second innings century made sure Sri Lanka avoided another innings defeat (ESPN) Ruan van der Merwe at Wanderers Usually, the Sri Lankans go...
