Under the influence of the Easterly wave flow affecting the weather over the island, the prevailing showery conditions over the Northern and Eastern provinces are expected to continue during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
The Irrigation Department announces that it is planned to release 1,000 cubic feet of water per second from the Inginimitiya reservoir at around 7.30 a.m. today (16).
The Justice Department on Monday said it has arrested four people in the Los Angeles area for allegedly working together on a bomb plot that was set to take place around the city on New Year’s Eve. MORE..
The second phase of the third school term for this year will commence today (16) for all government and government-approved private schools and Pirivenas. MORE..
Former Sri Lankan leg-spinner D. S. de Silva, a distinguished member of Sri Lanka’s inaugural Test cricket team in 1982, has passed away at the age of 83. MORE..
The son of Hollywood actor and filmmaker Rob Reiner has been jailed as a suspect in the killing of his parents after they were found dead in their home over the weekend, Los Angeles police said on Monday. MORE..
The government has decided to grant special leave to state officials who were unable to report to work due to floods, landslides, and road blockages. MORE..
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education has reiterated its directive prohibiting the conduct of third-term school examinations for students in Grades 6 to 10 for the 2025 academic year. MORE..
Former Minister C. B. Rathnayake, who was remanded following his arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over an investigation, has been granted bail. MORE..
Australian police said on Tuesday that the two alleged gunmen behind the mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach travelled to the Philippines last month, and that the reasons for their trip were under investigation. MORE..
President Donald Trump sued the BBC on Monday for defamation over edited clips of a speech that made it appear he directed supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol, opening an international front in his fight against media coverage he deems untrue or unfair. MORE..
The Department of Inland Revenue has exceeded its revenue target, generating an additional Rs. 50 billion in tax revenue. MORE..
Seventeen people were killed and 20 were injured after a bus carrying school children fell off a cliff in a rural area in northern Colombia, the local governor said on Sunday night. MORE..
Six suspects, including two women, have been arrested for allegedly digging a plot of land in search of artifacts in the Devi Puram area of Puthukudiyiruppu. MORE..
Japanese police said on Monday (Dec 15) they arrested a man in connection with the alleged stabbing of two people at an entertainment complex housing the female pop music group HKT48 in the southern city of Fukuoka, leaving them with non-life-threatening injuries. MORE..
Sri Lanka Customs has inaugurated a Technical Committee on Rules of Origin (TCRO) in a bid to modernize the country’s trade governance and improve transparency in the administration of Rules of Origin, according to an official statement issued today. MORE..
A 34-year old large-scale drug trafficker has been arrested in Wattala by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB), police said. MORE..
At least five individuals traveling in a van, including two foreign women, have been injured in an accident near the 168-kilometer post on the Southern Expressway. MORE..
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced a 15-hour water supply cut for residents of Mahara and Gampaha. MORE..
The World Bank Group Bank has announced up to US$ 120 million in emergency support for Sri Lanka to assist ongoing recovery and restoration activities. MORE..
The Former Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, Dammika Ranatunga, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption earlier today has been granted bail. MORE..
Two alleged gunmen who killed 15 people at a Jewish celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach were a father and son, police said on Monday, as Australia began mourning victims of its worst gun violence in almost 30 years. MORE..
The Rs. 5,000 nutrition allowance proposed for expectant mothers in view of the prevailing disaster situation and the upcoming festive season will be disbursed from tomorrow (16). MORE..
Australia vowed stricter gun laws on Monday as it began mourning victims of its worst mass shooting in almost 30 years, in which police accused a father and son of killing 15 people at a Jewish celebration at Sydney’s famed Bondi Beach. MORE..
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that Sri Lanka strongly condemns the terrorist attack that occurred at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia and has extended his deepest condolences to the Government and people of Australia. MORE..
Former head coach of Sri Lanka national cricket team Chandika Hathurusinghe has filed a new lawsuit against Sri Lanka Cricket over the termination of his contract. MORE..
Former Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Dammika Ranatunga, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports that over 20,000 families affected by the recent disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah are still sheltered in relief centres. MORE..
Showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces tomorrow, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
A suspect has been arrested for the possession of a T-56 assault rifle, two magazines, and 45 rounds of ammunition by officers of the Ampara Division Criminal Investigation Unit. MORE..
The annual budget of the Galle Municipal Council, which is controlled by the National People’s Power (NPP), has been defeated by a majority vote today (15). MORE..
Legendary Hollywood film-maker and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele have been found dead in their Los Angeles home. MORE..
Schools that were closed due to the disaster situation caused by Cyclone Ditwah are scheduled to reopen island-wide tomorrow (16). MORE..
Sri Lanka Army personnel have returned cash amounting to Rs. 300,000 and gold jewelry valued at approximately Rs. 5 million recovered during on-going search operations as part of disaster relief work to their rightful owner. MORE..
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) has issued a warning to the general public regarding a rise in frauds conducted via social media. MORE..
A total of 981 individuals have been arrested yesterday (14) in island-wide raids conducted under the theme “Nation United – National Drive”, aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..
Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootler stated that the police have not yet received the medical report of Former Speaker and NPP Parliamentarian Asoka Ranwala, who was involved in a vehicular collision at Sapugaskanda. MORE..
Special police security arrangements have been made in urban areas and places of worship in view of the upcoming festive season, the Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootler stated. MORE..
Landslides are a natural phenomenon that occur across the world due to factors such as rainfall, earthquakes, volcanic activity among others. MORE..
Under the influence of an Easterly wave, showery conditions are expected to enhance to some extent over the island from tomorrow (16), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Schoolchildren have been permitted to travel on Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses during this month using their November season tickets. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s economy expanded by 5.4 percent in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS). MORE..
The Nawalapitiya-Kandy main road, which was damaged during Cyclone Ditwah, has been reopened to vehicular traffic today (15) after remaining closed for 18 days. MORE..
Hong Kong’s High Court on Monday found pro-democracy campaigner and tycoon Jimmy Lai guilty of collusion with foreign forces under a China-imposed national security law that could see him jailed for life. MORE..
The 16th meeting of the National Council for Disaster Management was held today (15) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Live translation is shaping up to be one of the most practical (and competitive) uses of generative AI, with real-life implications for how people communicate across languages. MORE..
A consignment of humanitarian aid donated by the Government of Pakistan to support the disaster-affected people has been brought to the Colombo Harbour aboard a special vessel. MORE..
“Zootopia 2” regained the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office with $26.3 million in its third weekend of release, according to studio estimates Sunday, as The Walt Disney Co. animated sequel became the year’s second film to gross $1 billion worldwide. MORE..
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, has confirmed that no Sri Lankans were injured in the shooting incident that occurred at a Jewish celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday. MORE..
A total of 640 schools in the Uva, Central and North Western provinces will not reopen tomorrow, the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe has announced. MORE..
