A minor flood situation is possible in low-lying areas adjacent to the Mahaweli River in the Pasbage Korale Divisional Secretariat Division following heavy rainfall in the river’s upper catchment areas over the past few

The Right to Information (RTI) Commission has ruled that a private bank operating under a licence issued by the Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka falls within the definition of a “public authority” under th

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has warned the public against fake and altered official circulars beingContinue Reading The post Education Ministry warns public over fake circulars ci

Activist Wasantha Mudalige has accused officers attached to the Homagama Police Station of brutally assaulting a 29-year-old man who diedContinue Reading The post 29-year-old death : Serious assault allegations levelled

Any Police officer wearing the official uniform is authorised to take legal action against traffic offenders under the Motor TrafficContinue Reading The post Police clarify authority of uniformed officers to enforce traf

The Supreme Court today imposed a travel ban on former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and four others in connection with contempt of court proceedings initiated by Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) over t

Sri Lanka Railways has launched a programme to overhaul three S11-type trains at an estimated cost of Rs. 25 million per train, with the support of the Government Factory Department.

Brazil’s veteran left-wing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has been re-elected after a bitterly fought campaign, beating his right-wing rival Flávio Bolsonaro.

The Irrigation Department has issued a minor flood warning for low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River within the Pasbage KoraleContinue Reading The post Minor flood warning issued for Mahaweli River Basin appeared firs

The Department of Meteorology has issued red alerts for severe lightning in four districts and amber alerts for the remainingContinue Reading The post Severe lightning warning issued for all 25 districts of Sri Lanka app

Sri Lanka is attempting to balance its diplomatic relations with the United States while remaining prepared to provide humanitarian assistance to Iran, with around 21 Iranian oil tankers reportedly stranded just outside

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (26), compared to last Friday, with the USContinue Reading The post CBSL rates: Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates slightly against USD appeared first o

A 24-year-old Indian national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake with 5.1 kilograms of KushContinue Reading The post Indian national arrested with Kush cannabis worth over Rs.

The Irrigation Department has warned that a minor flood is likely in low-lying areas along the Kalu Ganga within the next 24 hours as heavy rainfall continues in the river basin’s catchment areas.

All necessary arrangements, including security, were made for Thai Deputy Prime Minister Supajee Suthumpun during her visit to Sri Lanka, and the visiting delegation expressed its sincere appreciation to the Foreign Affa

Sri Lanka Railways has launched a new programme to carry out major repairs on three S11-type trains in collaboration withContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Railways to overhaul three S11 trains at Rs. 25 Mn each appeare

The Irrigation Department has issued a minor flood warning for low-lying areas of the Kalu Ganga Basin in the RatnapuraContinue Reading The post Minor flooding likely in Kalu Ganga Basin within next 24 hours appeared fir

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his electoral victory, saying the outcome reflected the people’s rejection of corruption, political divisions and misi

The United States Navy’s littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) arrived at the Port of Colombo today (26) for a routine port call, marking its second visit to Sri Lanka this year.

Experienced industry professional to lead local market development and expand partnerships across Aviation, Cruise, Transportation and Travel technology. Discover theContinue Reading The post Discover the World Strengthe

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;By Niranjala Ariyawansha nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Although the war in West Asia will have a significant impact on the Sri Lankan economy both in the short as well as long-term, Sri Lanka can control the ec

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

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

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

lt;ul gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt;Appeal Court decides the lsquo;harm rsquo; that may result from release of lsquo;transaction level rsquo; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; lt;strong gt;information during 2015-2017 outweighs lsquo;pu

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FORMER President Ranil Wickremesinghe has set out a 10-point plan for Sri Lanka to secure a place in an emerging world order, with rapid technological modernisation, membership of BRICS, and a stronger maritime role at i

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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

Motor Traffic Commissioner General Kamal Amerasinghe, who was arrested on Friday over a fraudulent vehicle‑registration case, has been remanded until tomorrow. He was taken into custody by the Financial Investigation Uni

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt;By Ranith Padmasiri lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; The Court of Appeal has set aside the acquittal of all accused in the assassination case of

lt;strong gt;Pix and text by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Large scale coconut industrialists are using the crisis in West Asia to exploit cottage level coconut husk industry traders the latter c

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Two opinions have emerged within the Attorney General rsquo;s Department regarding the University of Wolverhampton's response to the Criminal Investigation Departmen

While the Sri Lanka Navy assisted in bringing to shore an ailing member of the crew of a Chinese research vessel anchored in Sri Lanka rsquo;s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the vessel will not be allowed into the countr

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt;The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has received ldquo;a couple of hundred rdquo; offers in response to an open call for proposals to supply fuel md

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lt;strong gt;By Damith Wickremasekera lt;/strong gt; Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a phone conversation this week to expedite the energy sector projects agreed upon b

lt;strong gt;By Kapila Bandara lt;/strong gt; Fertiliser companies and agrochemical suppliers have agreed to abide by regulated prices days ahead of the Yala paddy planting season, in a coordinated policy response to mit

Leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has defeated right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil’s contentious presidential race, pulling off a remarkable comeback after a first-round loss that galvanised the count

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 26 October 2026 Issued at 5.30 a.m. on 26 October 2026 by the Department of Meteorology The Depression over the  East-central and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into a Deep Depress

By Ifham Nizam More than 5,000 metric tonnes of sulphuric acid could be entering Sri Lanka’s environment each year through improper lead-acid battery recycling, while more than 2,000 lead-smelting operations, reportedly

By Shamindra Ferdinando Former SLPP MP Gevindu Cumaratunga says the government should explain what Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has really meant by the all-inclusive new Constitution. The civil society activist

Sri Lanka provided humanitarian assistance to 27 Iranian sailors brought ashore after they fell ill aboard vessels outside the country’s territorial waters, in accordance with international maritime law and recognised hu

The foundation stones for the Centenary Sacred Area Garden and a new perimeter wall marking the sacred boundary of the historic Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya were laid on Saturday as preparations began for the centenary of

Police have warned the public to exercise caution when forming relationships with strangers through dating apps. This warning follows a rise in financial scams involving fraudulent mobile apps. Police have warned that su

Emphasises technology should never make final policy calls IMF Chief Information Officer Shirin Hamid By Sanath Nanayakkare As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms global finance, forcing central banks to make stra

Monday 26th October, 2026 Parts of Europe are in turmoil. In several European countries, protests against high cost of living, housing unaffordability, welfare cuts and deteriorating public services have escalated into r

by Norman Palihawadane A consignment of more than 561 kilos of ‘ICE’ and heroin, allegedly belonging to large-scale drug trafficker Patabendige Sehan Sathsara, alias ‘Dehi Bale’, was seized during a special operation in