Few showers expected in parts of the island today

2025-12-22   |   General

Today, April 22, the Department of Meteorology has forecasted light showers in the Uva province and the districts of Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale, Nuwar...

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Govt managing the economy in a way that delivers tangible benefits to all Sri Lankans- PM Harini

2025-12-22   |   Business

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that the current government aims to manage the economy to benefit all Sri Lankans, rather than just a...

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Oil price gains after US interception of Venezuelan oil tanker over weekend

2025-12-22   |   Politics

Oil prices rose on Monday during early trading in Asia after the U.S. stopped a Venezuelan oil tanker over the weekend. According to Reuters, U.S. off...

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Donald Trump removes 29 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions including US Ambassador in Colombo

2025-12-22   |   Politics

The Trump administration is recalling almost 30 career diplomats from their roles as ambassadors and other senior positions in embassies, including th...

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SLCERT advises caution in buying and selling online due to increase in scams

2025-12-22   |   General

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has reported a rise in financial scams involving people pretending to sell products online. N...

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Spill gates of several reservoirs remain opened but no risk of flooding - Irrigation Dept.

2025-12-22   |   General

The Irrigation Department of Sri Lanka has reported that while the Manampitiya River, which is a branch of the Mahaweli River, is currently at a high ...

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EU provides over €2.35 mln humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka

2025-12-19   |   Politics

The European Union (EU) has announced it will provide €2.35 million in financial aid to Sri Lanka. This amount includes €500,000 through the Inter...

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Police warn against misuse of 119 hotline; Legal action against offenders

2025-12-19   |   General

The Sri Lanka Police have noticed that some people are misusing the ‘119’ emergency hotline. This has led to the need for more public education an...

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Suspects remanded for setting fire to wild elephant in Mihinthale

2025-12-19   |   General

The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has decided to keep three suspects in custody until December 24 for their alleged involvement in torturing and s...

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Schools in Central Province closed tomorrow and Monday

2025-12-19   |   General

All schools in the Central Province will be closed on Friday, December 19, and Monday due to severe weather conditions, according to the Chief Secreta...

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