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...
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...
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....
Minister Alahapperuma inspects the system control at the Ante LECO factory, also in the picture Power and Energy Ministry Secretary Wasantha Perera By Ifham Nizam Sri...
British Airways flight allowed in regardless of ban By Shamindra Ferdinando Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga yesterday (4) intervened in a simmering dispute over those handling high...
‘ICE’, hashish worth Rs 600 mn seized By Shamindra Ferdinando The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB), which has been under investigation for dealing in narcotics, took part...
A series of meritorious activities has been organised to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Most Venerable Seiyu Kiriyama Thera, the founder of the Agonshu sect...
Iconic Developments, a leading Indian infrastructure developer recently announced that the construction of its Rajagiriya-based luxury apartment complex Iconic Galaxy is making headway, with an over...
In a bid to offer Sri Lankans safe access to quality and affordable healthcare, leading private healthcare provider Nawaloka Hospitals has further strengthened their in-hospital safety...
Bank of Ceylon wishes all its customers, stakeholders and Sri Lankans a Very Happy New Year as it commences its operations for “2021-New Year”. The main...
By Hiran H.Senewiratne CSE investor sentiment had improved yesterday following the Central Bank Governor’s 2021 economic policy proposal for Sri Lanka. It states, among other things,...
Dr. C. S. Weeraratna (csweera@sltnet.lk) The Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), also called Sena caterpillar (SC) is larval stage of a moth that is causing damage to...
Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera would be sworn in as a Member of Parliament for the 9th Parliament today (05), Secretary General of Parliament Dhammika Dasanayake said. The name...
Amasha de Silva reached her personal best when she clocked 11.55 seconds to win the women’s 100 metres at the National Athletics Championships. (Pix by Kamal...
Rock this Country: Colombo Hilton’s LAB on New Year’s day Generally, New Year’s Eve is a big occasion for most entertainers, not only in Sri Lanka,...
