The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers are likely in parts of the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces today (Jan.27). MORE..
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Thundershowers, fairly strong winds anticipated in parts of the island today
The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers are likely in parts of the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces today (Jan.27). MORE..
Friday, January 26, 2024
Yukthiya operation leads to arrest of 871 more suspects
A total of 871 more suspects have been arrested by the security forces personnel within a 24-hour window ending at 12.30 a.m. today (Jan.26) as part of the ongoing countrywide anti-drug operation Yukthiya . MORE..
Two more suspects under arrest over Beliatta mass shooting
Two more individuals have been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the mass shooting in Beliatta in which five people were killed earlier this week. MORE..
Prevailing dry weather likely to change from tomorrow
The prevailing dry weather condition in the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces is expected to change from tomorrow onwards, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
We must boost country s income, transitioning to positive economic trajectory - President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Thursday (Jan.25) underscored his commitment to guiding the country s progress in the coming years, drawing inspiration from the success of Biyagama. MORE..
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Fair weather to prevail over the island today
The Department of Meteorology says mainly fair weather is expected to prevail over the island today (Jan.25). MORE..
Inmates escape after another clash breaks out at Kandakadu rehab centre
A group of inmates detained at the Kandakadu Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre have escaped following a clash that ensued last night (Jan.24). MORE..
State Minister Sanath Nishantha killed in accident
Two persons, including State Minister Sanath Nishantha, were reportedly killed in an accident on the Katunayake Highway. MORE..
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Operation Yukthiya - 930 more suspects under arrest within 24 hours
A total of 930 more suspects have been arrested by the security forces personnel within a 24-hour window ending at 12.30 a.m. today (Jan.24) as part of the ongoing countrywide anti-drug operation Yukthiya . MORE..
Court order issued over SYU protest planned near Parliament
The Colombo Chief Magistrate s Court has issued an order in connection with a protest organized today (24) by the national organiser of the Socialist Youth Union (SYU), Eranga Gunasekara and a group of protesters. MORE..
Police recover car suspected to have been used in shooting of Buddhist monk
Police have recovered the vehicle which is suspected to have been used by the suspects involved in the shooting of a Buddhist monk in Malwathuhiripitiya area of Gampaha earlier today (23 Jan.). MORE..
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Central Bank keeps policy rates unchanged
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank at their current levels of 9.00 per cent and 10.00 per cent, respectively. MORE..
Major 7.0 earthquake hits China-Kyrgyzstan border
A major 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck along the mountainous China-Kyrgyzstan border on Tuesday (Jan 23), triggering warnings of potentially widespread damage though no casualties were immediately reported. MORE..
Monday, January 22, 2024
910 more suspects arrested during operation Yukthiya
A total of 910 more suspects have been arrested during a 24-hour window ending at 12-30 a.m. today (22 Jan.), as the special anti-drug operation Yukthiya continues across the island. MORE..
More than 25,000 now killed in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says
More than 25,000 people have now been killed in Gaza since Israel s offensive began, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. MORE..
Sunday, January 21, 2024
New professional guidance programme to be launched for A'L students
Education Minister Susil Premajayantha has announced the imminent launch of a specialized programme tailored to offer professional guidance for students currently undertaking the 2023 G.C.E Advanced Level examination. MORE..
987 more suspects arrested as operation Yukthiya continues
In continuation of the special island-wide anti-drug operation Yukthiya , security forces personnel have arrested 987 more suspects in a 24-hour mission ending at 12-30 a.m. today (21 Jan.). MORE..
India s NIA files supplementary chargesheet against four in Sri Lanka human trafficking case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India has filed a supplementary chargesheet against four accused in a 2021 case relating to human trafficking of 39 Sri Lankan nationals into India on the false pretext of taking them to Canada. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology says several spells of showers may occur in North-central, Eastern and Uva Provinces. MORE..
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Japan makes history, becoming fifth country to land spacecraft on moon
Japan on Saturday became the fifth country to put a spacecraft on the moon, but solar power issues threatened to cut short the nation s mission to prove a “precision” landing technology and revitalise a space programme that has suffered setbacks. MORE..
Afternoon thundershowers possible in 4 provinces today
Showers will occur at times in Eastern and Uva provinces and Polonnaruwa and Matale districts, the Department of Meteorology said in its weather forecast today (Jan.20). MORE..
Family of lorry driver killed in Narammala shooting given Rs. 1mn
The Police have handed over Rs. 1 million to the family of the lorry driver who was killed in the shooting incident in Narammala.
All stalled development projects to commence in February - Bandula
Development projects are set to commence in February, following the finalization of agreements related to the debt restructuring and ongoing discussions with foreign creditors of Sri Lanka, according to Dr. Bandula Gunawardena, the Minister of Transport, Highways, and Mass Media. MORE..
Friday, January 19, 2024
Yukthiya operation- Another 963 suspects under arrest within 24 hours
A total of 963 more suspects have been arrested by the security forces personnel within a 24-hour window ending at 12.30 a.m. today (Jan.19) as part of the ongoing countrywide anti-drug operation Yukthiya . MORE..
Tense situation near Narammala Police after man killed in accidental firearm discharge
A heated situation was reported in front of the Narammala police station on Thursday night (Jan.18) after a lorry driver was killed in an accidental discharge of a police firearm. MORE..
At least 12 schoolchildren dead after vessel capsized in India
At least 12 pupils and two teachers are thought to have drowned in western India, after a boat ferrying them to a school picnic capsized on Thursday. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in three provinces including Western
Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
Thursday, January 18, 2024
UK Parliament approves Sunak s Rwanda bill as right-wing rebels back down
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak survived a key test of his leadership Wednesday, fending off right-wing rebels to win a crunch parliamentary vote on his contentious plan to send migrants to Rwanda. MORE..
University non-academic staff on token strike today
The non-academic staff members of state universities launched a one-day token strike this morning (Jan.18) in protest of the government s decision to increase the allowances of lecturers. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of showers will occur in North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Mullaitivu District, according to the Meteorology Department. MORE..
Trains delayed on main line and Chilaw line due to breakdowns
Train services on the main line and the Chilaw line have been delayed due to two trains breaking down, the Railway Department said. MORE..
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Govt. nursing officers on 24-hour token strike today
The Government Nursing Officers Association has launched an island-wide 24-hour token strike with effect from 7-00 a.m. today (Jan.17). MORE..
Sri Lanka s Colombo Port sees jump in traffic amid Red Sea tensions
Sri Lanka s Colombo port has seen a big jump in container volumes in recent weeks as vessels steering clear of tensions in the southern Red Sea have found it a convenient transit point, officials said on Tuesday. MORE..
Qatar, France broker deal to get aid, medication to civilians, hostages in Gaza
Qatar and France have brokered a deal with Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas to deliver urgent medication to some 45 Israeli hostages held by the group in Gaza in return for humanitarian and medical aid for the most vulnerable civilians. MORE..
A few showers expected in several provinces
The Department of Meteorology says a few showers may occur in Eastern, Uva and Central provinces. MORE..
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
No snow- Tourists cancel holidays as Indian ski resorts run dry
A lack of snowfall has led to empty ski resorts and holiday cancellations in the Indian Himalayas, with scientists linking the “unusual” winter to the El Nino weather phenomenon. MORE..
Misty conditions to linger in many areas this morning
The Department of Meteorology says mainly fair weather is expected to prevail over the island today (Jan.16). MORE..
IMF team overseeing Sri Lanka s bailout programme visits Jaffna
A team of senior IMF officials overseeing Sri Lanka s bailout programme has toured the Tamil-dominated Northern district of Jaffna for the first time under the current USD 2.9 billion agreement, officials said on Monday. MORE..
Mukesh Ambani s Jio Platforms may invest in Sri Lanka Telecom - report
Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani has plans to expand his horizons in the telecommunications business through his firm Jio Platforms, expressing interest in buying stake in Sri Lanka Telecom PLC, the state-owned telecom company, Indian media reported. MORE..
Monday, January 15, 2024
Misty conditions expected during the morning
A few showers may occur in Eastern and Southern provinces today, according to the Meteorology Department. MORE..
Govt incurred additional cost of over Rs. 1 bn on gas purchases amid crisis- audit report
The government had to bear an additional cost of Rs. 1,139 billion amidst the economic crisis last year due to cancellation of the term tender and importing Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) at higher rates, the Auditor General s Department revealed. MORE..
Indonesian volcano erupts for second time in just over a month
Indonesia s Marapi volcano has erupted for the second time in weeks, the country s geological agency said Sunday. MORE..
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Govt. increases annual excise licence fees
The government of Sri Lanka has decided to increase the Annual Excise Licence fees with effect from 12 January 2024. MORE..
Japan wants Sri Lanka to repay due for LRT cancellation to resume stalled projects
Japan has informed that in order to commence the stalled projects, Sri Lanka must repay due for the cancellation of Colombo Light Rail Transit Project (LRT). MORE..
Kandakadu Rehab Centre s management likely to be changed amid repeated clashes
Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe says that attention has been drawn to switching the management of the Kandakadu Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre. MORE..
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Six people arrested over alleged involvement with “Harak Kata”
Six individuals have been arrested over their alleged involvement with the notorious underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne alias “Harak Kata”. MORE..
President Ranil leaves for Switzerland on official visit
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has left the island for Switzerland to attend the World Economic Forum. MORE..
Fair weather expected in many areas today
A few showers may occur in Central and Uva provinces. However, mainly fair weather will prevail in the other areas of the island. MORE..
Friday, January 12, 2024
Health sector trade unions call off token strike
The joint token strike launched by multiple trade unions in the health sector demanding an allowance of Rs.35,000 was called off around 8-00 a.m. today (Jan.12). MORE..
US, British militaries launch massive retaliatory strike against Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen
The U.S. and British militaries were bombing more than a dozen sites used by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen on Thursday, in a massive retaliatory strike using warship-launched Tomahawk missiles and fighter jets, several U.S. officials told The Associated Press. The military targets included logistical hubs, air defense systems.. MORE..