Against the backdrop of shifting international relations, Russia is increasingly developing ties with Asian countries, and not just through diplomacy,Continue Reading The post Employment Programmes Deepen People to Peopl

School principals in the Nuwara Eliya and Hatton education zones have been given the authority to decide whether to open their schools tomorrow (21) in view of the prevailing severe weather conditions.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for public mobilisation against the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, saying the government’sContinue Reading The post Sajith says Public Pressure Can Defeat 22A D

The US military said its forces struck a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean on Saturday, killing four people.

Sri Lanka is fully prepared to further strengthen long-term, practical cooperation with China and South Asian nations across key sectors, including marine science, fisheries, aquaculture, the blue economy, technology, in

A revision of domestic fuel prices may be considered at the end of September in view of the recent increase in global fuel prices, Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka said today.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the government expects to provide a subsidy to cushion the impact of a possible fuel price increase from October 1.

At least two people have been killed and six injured in a ’’massive’’ overnight Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region, Governor Andrei Vorobyev has said.

Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm, thundershowers and strong winds are expected in several parts of the country during the next 36 hours, the Meteorological Department said.

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has detected 104 violations during a special islandwide raid and market inspection programme targeting lunch sheets and LDPE/LLDPE “Sili-Sili” bags.

A large earth mound has collapsed onto the Hatton-Bagawantalawa-Maskeliya-Balangoda road at Wanraja Estate in Dikoya, completely disrupting traffic along the route amid heavy rainfall in the Hatton area.

Iran has set seven preconditions for any talks with the United States, sharpening an already tense stand-off with Washington as fresh United Nations findings add to the pressure around the wider conflict. Mohsen Rezaei,

Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero has appealed for a fresh presidential pardon from President AnuraContinue Reading The post Gnanasara thera launches book, seeks fresh presidential par

Restoration work on Bridge No. 1/1 along the Moragahakanda–Wellewala Road, which was damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, was launched today (20).Continue Reading The post US$2.5 Mn India-funded restoration of Moragahakanda–Wellew

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the government will continue to control fuel prices through subsidies despite rising globalContinue Reading The post President pledges continued Fuel Subsidies, Tax R

Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia have discussed expediting the finalization of bilateral agreements on the transfer of sentenced persons andContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia Discuss Prisoner Transfer and Mutual

Construction of the new Mahaiyawa pedestrian and vehicle underpass in Kandy is approximately 80% complete, with authorities aiming to openContinue Reading The post Kandy’s Mahaiyawa Tunnel 80% Complete, Set to Open Befor

Construction of the new Mahaiyawa underpass in Kandy has reached around 80% physical progress, with authorities aiming to complete theContinue Reading The post Mahaiyawa underpass 80% complete, opening targeted before De

Due to heavy rainfall received in the upper catchment areas of the Mahaweli River over the past few hours, there is a risk of minor flooding in the low-lying areas surrounding the Mahaweli River within the Divisional Sec

The Ministry of Energy has directed Electricity Distribution Lanka (Pvt) Ltd to discontinue the Net Metering and Net Accounting schemesContinue Reading The post Solar Power Shake-Up: Net Metering and Net Accounting Scrap

The National Building Research Organisation [NBRO] has  issued landslide Red Alerts to the districts of Kandy,  Kegalle and Nuwara Eliya effective from 14:00 hrs on 20.09.2026 To 14:00 hrs on 21.09.2026 Accordingly, LEVE

A 49-ball unbeaten hundred from Shafali Verma and three-wicket hauls apiece for Nandani Sharma and Deeoti Sharma helped India march into the final of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Batting first in Nisshin against

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued Level 3 Red landslide warnings for several areas in the Kandy, KegalleContinue Reading The post Red landslide alerts issued for areas in Kandy, Kegalle and Nu

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that development projects can deliver results to the people more quickly when the political authority and the public service work together towards a common, people-oriented ob

The National Buliding Research Organization  has issued Landslide Early Warnings to the Districts of Colombo, Galle, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Matara, Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura from 10:00 hrs on 20.09.2026 To 10:00 hrs

Chamari Athapaththu hit six sixes in an unbeaten 50-ball 83 to lead Sri Lanka into the final of the Asian Games Women’s Cricket Competition. Her innings helped Sri Lanka equal their highest total in a successful chase, 

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 19 SEPTEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19 September 2026 by rhe Department of Meteorology Showery weather in the Southwestern parts of the island is likely to increase during the next few days sta

MONETABRIEF – Namal Rajapaksa, son of Sri Lanka’s former leader Mahinda Rajapaksa, was denied bail by the Colombo chief magistrate despite pleading that he needed to attend important Buddhist rituals and travel to India.

Former President and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said Sri Lanka’s first Executive President, J. R. Jayewardene, launched a 17-year revolution that transformed the country’s economy, strengthened democracy and improve

Vehicle prices in the local market have declined considerably, with prices of some small vehicles falling by at least Rs. 1 million, Vehicle Importers Association of Lanka (VIAL) Chairman Indika Sampath Merenchige said.

A renewed call for integrity, excellence and solidarity within the legal profession took centre stage at a women lawyers rsquo; gathering held in Hulftsdorp last week, where Supreme Court Justice Kumuduni Wickremasinghe

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lt;strong gt; lt;em gt;Pix and text by K R Rajamanthri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/em gt; lt;/strong gt; A new ward is being constructed to serve communities in the Uva Paranagama area and parts of the Central Province, replacing th

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lt;strong gt;By Jayani Madawla lt;/strong gt; The prevailing heatwave that Sri Lanka is experiencing is expected to continue through mid-May according to the Department of Meteorology. Experts warn that the situation cou

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lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Former Director General of the Land Reform Commission (LRC) Liyanage Padmasiri has acknowledged that a statement he made claiming Kandy District MP Chamindrani Kirie

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has welcomed Friday rsquo;s Supreme Court rsquo;s judgment which found that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several former health officials had violated the fun

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, who was indicted on corruption charges, was released on bail by the Colombo High Court on Friday after having his fingerprints