News from 2026

The Department of Meteorology issued this weather forecast on May 4, 2026, at 5:30 AM. Early in the morning, misty conditions may …

To stay safe, here are some recommended actions: - At job sites, make sure to drink plenty of water and take breaks in shaded area…

The Association highlighted that Sri Lanka already has a well-established administrative system to deliver public services effecti…

The National Dengue Control Unit has announced that there have been 25,082 cases of dengue reported across Sri Lanka from January …

Under the new rules, monks must get recommendations from their senior monk (Guru Hamuduruwo), the local Buddhist leader, and the M…

Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu is set to visit Sri Lanka tomorrow, May 4, for a two-day State Visit. This visit is at the …

For safety measures, the following actions are recommended: At job sites, workers should stay hydrated and take regular breaks in …

The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government has released Circular No. 11/2026. This circular …

He stated that the government is reinforcing important investigative and legal bodies, such as the Criminal Investigation Departme…

Additionally, on the same day, the High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, Major General (Retd) Nayyar Naseer, met with Prime …

The Prime Minister expressed gratitude for the essential roles played by workers in plantations, ports, railways, and both public …

Violence erupted outside a hospital in Australia where a man, suspected of killing a five-year-old girl, was receiving treatment. …

The heat index forecast combines relative humidity and maximum temperature to reflect the temperature felt by individuals, rather …

The Department of Meteorology issued the weather forecast on May 1, 2026, at 5:30 AM. Misty weather may occur in parts of the Cent…

Sri Lanka's inflation saw a significant increase in April 2026. The overall inflation rate, based on the Colombo Consumer Price In…

Indonesia and Sri Lanka are close to finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding for Bilateral Political Consultations along with an …

During the daytime, the Heat Index will reach caution levels in the North-central, Eastern, and Sabaragamuwa provinces, along with…

In her address, the Prime Minister praised the organizers for successfully hosting the event despite the challenges the country fa…

In a separate cricket match, Rajasthan Royals defeated Punjab Kings, marking the latter's first loss of the IPL 2026 season. Shubh…

Earlier, Sri Lanka's batting was bolstered by Athapaththu, who hit five fours and a six in her 32 runs. After she was out in the t…

ACTION REQUIRED For job sites: It is important to stay hydrated and take breaks in shaded areas whenever possible. Indoors: Look i…

Issued at 05:30 a.m. on 29 April 2026 by the Department of Meteorology In the early morning, misty conditions are expected in part…

A prominent figure in cricket's power structure, Shammi Silva enjoyed support from member clubs and stakeholders. However, dissati…

“This goes beyond just administrative action; it is a progressive initiative that combines conservation, aviation safety, and na…

In another matter, public interest activist Nagananda Kodituwakku has requested information regarding the citizenship of Finance M…