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..