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General Showers expected in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya and Puttalam districts after 2.00 pm
This weather forecast was issued by the Department of Meteorology at 5:30 AM on April 25, 2026. During the early morning hours, misty conditions may occur in…
General ‘A remarkable time capsule’: The enchanting history of Oxford University’s 750-year-old medieval library
“There’s no single definition of a library,” says Professor Teresa Webber. In 1276, the Archbishop of Canterbury issued a decree that initiated the library at…
General Showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Southern provinces
Issued at 5:30 a.m. on 24 April 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty weather is expected in parts of the Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-central, and Uva…
General 16-04-2026 | 2:36 PMWill Aloka Join Sri Lanka’s Global Walk of Peace?The upcoming “Walk of Peace” set to be held in Sri...
The upcoming “Walk of Peace” set to be held in Sri Lanka, has begun to capture widespread attention and anticipation.Adding a deeply touching dimension to this…
General Showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 23 APRIL 2026Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 23 April 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the…
General Auspicious time for planting of tree saplings for New Year falls today
Today, April 23, is the special time for planting tree saplings, according to the Sinhala and Tamil New Year schedule known as ‘Nekath Seettuwa.’ The tree…
General Walk for Peace heads to Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy today
Today, the second day of the globally recognized "Ehipassiko Walk for Peace" is taking place (23). The walk will go from the historical Aluvihare Temple in…
General Lane closed on Colombo–Galle road near Kalutara after gravel spill triggers motorcycle accidents
A lane on the Colombo –Galle main road is closed near Kalutara–Wettumakada due to a gravel spill from a truck this morning (23). The Kalutara South Police…
General Advisory issued for severe lightning in several provinces
The Department of Meteorology has issued an 'Amber' advisory warning of severe lightning for several regions in Sri Lanka. This includes the Western,…
General Sri Lanka Embassy in Riyadh launches special weekend consular service
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh has started a Special Weekend Consular Services Programme aimed at helping Sri Lankan expatriates who cannot visit during…
General Iran s IRGC Navy claims it has seized two ships in Strait of Hormuz - state media
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy of Iran has reportedly taken control of two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to state media. The…
General Detention order on ex-SIS chief Suresh Sallay to continue
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has instructed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to provide an update on May 20 regarding the investigation of…
General EU agrees to widen sanctions against Iran
The European Union has decided to broaden its sanctions against Iran to include individuals and groups that are obstructing the Strait of Hormuz. This vital…
General Nine arrested over brutal assault on mother in Gokarella
Nine people have been taken into custody by the Gokarella Police for their involvement in a violent attack on a mother in public. This incident, which took…
General Premalal Jayasekara to be produced in court following arrest over firearm incident
Former Ratnapura District Parliament Member Premalal Jayasekara was arrested on October 21 in connection with an alleged firearm threat. He is set to appear in…
General World Earth Day observed with focus on climate action and sustainability
Today, April 22, marks World Earth Day. The theme for this year is “Our Power, Our Planet.” By 2026, many serious environmental issues are expected, such as…
General Suspect arrested for Rs. 1 mln fraud involving fake bank website
A man has been taken into custody for allegedly stealing Rs. 1,000,024 by setting up a fake website that looked like the official site of a private bank. The…
General Indian national arrested with over 1kg of Kush at BIA
An Indian man has been apprehended at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayaka after being found with more than one kilogram of ‘Kush’ drugs.…
General New regulations issued for Sri Lankan multi-day fishing vessels entering Maldivian waters
The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Sri Lanka has introduced new rules for multi-day fishing trawlers that travel through Maldivian waters.…
General Two close associates of “Panadura Kudu Salindu” arrested in Payagala
Two close associates of Salindu Malshitha, known as “ Panadura Kudu Salindu,” were arrested in the Payagala area. Initial investigations show that the suspects…
General War in Iran is causing biggest energy crisis in history, IEA says
The ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States, along with Israel, is leading to an unprecedented energy crisis worldwide, according to the head of…
General Body found near residence of slain Weligama PS Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara
Police found a body in a well near the home of the late Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman, Lasantha Wickramasekara, who was shot dead earlier. On the 20th,…
General Heavy rainfall expected in most parts of the island today
Today, the island is expected to experience heavy rainfall, particularly after 1:00 PM, according to the Department of Meteorology. Some areas in the Western,…
General Oil prices rise and US stocks give back a bit of their record-breaking rally
Oil prices increased on Monday due to rising tensions between the United States and Iran, although the changes were not as significant as before. In the U.S.,…