Development 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 level,…
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 International…
Weather 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 and action…
Crime The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has decided to keep three suspects in custody until December 24 for their alleged involvement in torturing and setting fire…
Weather All schools in the Central Province will be closed on Friday, December 19, and Monday due to severe weather conditions, according to the Chief Secretary of the…
Security Two fishing boats from Sri Lanka were captured near Kelaa in Haa Alifu Atoll yesterday. This action was taken by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF)…
Weather The Irrigation Department has issued a flood warning for the next 48 hours for many low-lying areas near the Mahaweli River Basin. This alert comes after heavy…
Health A 53-year-old man was fatally stabbed this evening (18) in the 6th Lane area of Kotahena, according to police reports. The Kotahena Police stated that the man…
Business Seven individuals lost their lives on Thursday when a Cessna 550 business jet crashed in Statesville, North Carolina. Among the deceased is former NASCAR…
Politics Violence has erupted in Bangladesh following the death of a prominent leader of the youth movement that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Sharif…
Crime Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanka S. Bodaragama has granted bail to a suspect involved in the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, known as…
Politics The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has requested USD 7.3 million to help over 100 ,000 individuals affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. The…
Politics Delhi's authorities announced strict new rules on Wednesday to fight pollution. These rules include banning vehicles that do not meet the latest emission…
Weather Today, Sri Lanka will experience fairly heavy rainfall, with some areas expecting over 75 mm of rain. The Department of Meteorology reports that the ongoing…
Weather Heavy rainfall over the last week has made life even harder for the many displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, according to UN agencies. Jonathan Crickx, a…
Weather Level 3 'Red' landslide warnings have been issued for people living in seven Divisional Secretariat areas in the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts of Sri Lanka.…
Politics Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya thanked the Government of China for its quick help during Sri Lanka’s recent disaster response efforts. She shared her…
Business A supplementary budget of Rs. 500 billion will be introduced in Parliament today, December 18, 2025, to help those whose lives have been disrupted by a recent…
Business Julie Chung, the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, praised American companies and institutions for their help in Sri Lanka's recovery after Cyclone Ditwah. In a…
Politics Sri Lanka Police have announced that multiple officers showed negligence in their duties related to the road accident involving Asoka Ranwala, a former Speaker…
Crime A tragic accident in Dehiattakandiya has resulted in the deaths of a 33-year-old woman and her 2-year-old son. The collision occurred today (17) between a bus…
General The Yellow Anaconda hatchling that was recently reported missing from the Dehiwala National Zoological Gardens in Sri Lanka has been found. Less than 24 hours…
Health Doctors at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital in Sri Lanka have gone on strike due to concerns over inadequate security. The strike began this morning after…
Crime Authorities in Sri Lanka have started an investigation into a disturbing video that appears to show a man torturing and setting fire to a wild elephant in the…