Kandy Esala Perahera concludes with traditional water-cutting ceremonyThe water-cutting ceremony (Diya Kepeema), held to mark the ritualistic conclusion of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera, was conducted this morning (28) at the Mahaweli River in Gatambe. Aug 28, 202608:44 AMTrump says US ready to provide "anything" Nepal needs as floods leave 90 Americans 'missing'US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said that the United States has offered Nepal "any help that they need" following the devastating flash floods in the country's Rasuwa district, as Washington works to locate American citizens reported missing in the disaster.Aug 28, 202608:26 AMNEWS ALERTTrain services disrupted following derailment on Northern Railway LineTrain services on the Northern Railway Line have been disrupted following a train derailment. Aug 28, 202607:58 AMNEWS ALERTTrain services disrupted following derailment on Northern Railway LineTrain services on the Northern Railway Line have been disrupted following a train derailment. Aug 28, 202607:58 AMNEWS ALERT392 confirmed dead and more than 1,400 missing in Nepal floodsThe US Geological Survey (USGS) said Nepal floods and landslides were caused by a glacial collapse that triggered a vast flow of icy debris.Aug 28, 202606:33 AMNEWS ALERT392 confirmed dead and more than 1,400 missing in Nepal floodsThe US Geological Survey (USGS) said Nepal floods and landslides were caused by a glacial collapse that triggered a vast flow of icy debris.Aug 28, 202606:33 AMOver 75mm rainfall expected in several areas todayFairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 millimetres is expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today (28), according to the Department of Meteorology.Aug 28, 202606:25 AMOver 75mm rainfall expected in several areas todayFairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 millimetres is expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today (28), according to the Department of Meteorology.Aug 28, 202606:25 AMNepal flood death toll rises to 389, say policeThe number of people killed in Nepal by flash flooding has risen to 389, according to Nepal police.Aug 27, 202610:32 PMNepal flood death toll rises to 389, say policeThe number of people killed in Nepal by flash flooding has risen to 389, according to Nepal police.Aug 27, 202610:32 PMPresident joins to witness historic Randoli Perahera in KandyThe final Randoli Perahera of the annual Esala Perahera of the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy proceeded through the streets tonight (27), with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake joining thousands of devotees and spectators to witness the procession, Aug 27, 202609:53 PMPresident joins to witness historic Randoli Perahera in KandyThe final Randoli Perahera of the annual Esala Perahera of the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy proceeded through the streets tonight (27), with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake joining thousands of devotees and spectators to witness the procession, Aug 27, 202609:53 PMNEWS ALERTSri Lanka extends USD 1 million humanitarian assistance to NepalIn a demonstration of Sri Lanka’s solidarity with the people of Nepal following the devastating floods and landslides that have caused loss of life, displacement and widespread destruction, President Anura Kumara Disanayaka has directed the Government toAug 27, 202609:23 PMNEWS ALERTSri Lanka extends USD 1 million humanitarian assistance to NepalIn a demonstration of Sri Lanka’s solidarity with the people of Nepal following the devastating floods and landslides that have caused loss of life, displacement and widespread destruction, President Anura Kumara Disanayaka has directed the Government toAug 27, 202609:23 PMBASL raises concerns over 22nd Amendment, calls for responsible scrutiny of judiciaryThe Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed serious concerns over the proposed Twenty-Second Amendment to the Constitution, stating that it could have implications for the independence of the judiciary and the rights and interests of the people.Aug 27, 202608:39 PMBASL raises concerns over 22nd Amendment, calls for responsible scrutiny of judiciaryThe Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed serious concerns over the proposed Twenty-Second Amendment to the Constitution, stating that it could have implications for the independence of the judiciary and the rights and interests of the people.Aug 27, 202608:39 PMNEWS ALERTDrugs worth Rs. 70 million seized from beauty salon in Matara; couple arrested A married couple was arrested today (27) after police seized a stock of heroin and ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) worth approximately Rs. 70 million during a raid conducted on a beauty salon located on Matara Railway Station Road.Aug 27, 202607:51 PMNEWS ALERTDrugs worth Rs. 70 million seized from beauty salon in Matara; couple arrested A married couple was arrested today (27) after police seized a stock of heroin and ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) worth approximately Rs. 70 million during a raid conducted on a beauty salon located on Matara Railway Station Road.Aug 27, 202607:51 PMPresident calls on Mahanayake Theros of Malwathu and Asgiriya ChaptersPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently in Kandy to participate in the events of the annual Esala Perahera of the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa, called on the Most Venerable Mahanayake Theros and Anunayake Theros of the Malwathu and Aug 27, 202607:30 PMPresident calls on Mahanayake Theros of Malwathu and Asgiriya ChaptersPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently in Kandy to participate in the events of the annual Esala Perahera of the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa, called on the Most Venerable Mahanayake Theros and Anunayake Theros of the Malwathu and Aug 27, 202607:30 PMFinal Randoli Perahera of 2026 Kandy Esala Perahera beginsThe final Randoli Perahera of the historic 2026 Kandy Esala Perahera Festival began its street procession today (27) at the auspicious time of 6.43 p.m.Aug 27, 202607:03 PMFinal Randoli Perahera of 2026 Kandy Esala Perahera beginsThe final Randoli Perahera of the historic 2026 Kandy Esala Perahera Festival began its street procession today (27) at the auspicious time of 6.43 p.m.Aug 27, 202607:03 PMPolice Clearance Certificate online system restored - Sri Lanka PolicePolice Media Division says the computerized data system used to process Police Clearance Certificates has been restored following a temporary system failure and applicants can now submit applications online as usual.Aug 27, 202606:33 PMPolice Clearance Certificate online system restored - Sri Lanka PolicePolice Media Division says the computerized data system used to process Police Clearance Certificates has been restored following a temporary system failure and applicants can now submit applications online as usual.Aug 27, 202606:33 PMTwo killed in accident involving motorcycle and three-wheeler in GalleA woman and a man have died following an accident involving a motorcycle and a three-wheeler on Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha in Ambalanwatta, Galle.Aug 27, 202606:23 PMTwo killed in accident involving motorcycle and three-wheeler in GalleA woman and a man have died following an accident involving a motorcycle and a three-wheeler on Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha in Ambalanwatta, Galle.Aug 27, 202606:23 PMYouth arrested for assaulting a pony near Gregory LakeA 26-year-old youth has been arrested by the Nuwara Eliya Police for allegedly attacking a pony used for tourist rides near the Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya.Aug 27, 202605:47 PMYouth arrested for assaulting a pony near Gregory LakeA 26-year-old youth has been arrested by the Nuwara Eliya Police for allegedly attacking a pony used for tourist rides near the Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya.Aug 27, 202605:47 PMWarm weather advisory issued for several districtsA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Eastern Province and Polonnaruwa, Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Monaragala districts.Aug 27, 202604:43 PMWarm weather advisory issued for several districtsA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Eastern Province and Polonnaruwa, Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Monaragala districts.Aug 27, 202604:43 PMSajith accuses govt. of deceiving public with false promisesLeader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has accused the Government of misleading the public with false promises, claiming that the people of Sri Lanka have been deceived on two occasions in recent years.Aug 27, 202604:10 PMSajith accuses govt. of deceiving public with false promisesLeader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has accused the Government of misleading the public with false promises, claiming that the people of Sri Lanka have been deceived on two occasions in recent years.Aug 27, 202604:10 PMOver 350 people rescued so far today - Nepal ArmyThe Nepal Army says it has rescued more than 350 people so far today from areas affected by the flooding.Aug 27, 202604:09 PMOver 350 people rescued so far today - Nepal ArmyThe Nepal Army says it has rescued more than 350 people so far today from areas affected by the flooding.Aug 27, 202604:09 PMNepal flood death toll rises to 332, Nepal police saysNepal police has just issued another update, saying 332 people have died as of 15:50 local time (11:05 BST) on Thursday following the floods.Aug 27, 202604:07 PMNepal flood death toll rises to 332, Nepal police saysNepal police has just issued another update, saying 332 people have died as of 15:50 local time (11:05 BST) on Thursday following the floods.Aug 27, 202604:07 PMNo Sri Lankans among foreigners reported missing so far in Nepal flash floods According to the latest statement issued by the Nepal Tourism Board, no Sri Lankan nationals are among the foreigners reported missing following the devastating flash floods that struck Nepal’s Rasuwa area. Aug 27, 202603:05 PMNo Sri Lankans among foreigners reported missing so far in Nepal flash floods According to the latest statement issued by the Nepal Tourism Board, no Sri Lankan nationals are among the foreigners reported missing following the devastating flash floods that struck Nepal’s Rasuwa area. Aug 27, 202603:05 PM