The death toll from the catastrophic flash floods along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river corridors has risen to 31, according to official updates released by the Bagmati Province Police Office in Hetauda.

A programme to establish a joint mechanism among state institutions, with regional coordination to respond to emergencies within prisons, has been launched focusing on the Vavuniya and Jaffna prisons.

Blocks 1 and 2 of the Yala National Park will be temporarily closed to the public from 14 September to 15 October due to the prevailing drought conditions in the area, the Wildlife Department announced.

Drinking water from Nuwara Eliya’s Gregory Lake could pose a serious risk to human life, with the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) scientifically confirming that consumption of the water could even be fatal...

At least 17 people have been killed and nearly 400 others are unaccounted for after a flash flood and mudslide along the Nepal-Tibet border washed away villages and damaged roads and infrastructure.

Sri Lanka Railways has issued a special circular aimed at preventing the use of social media during working hours and the disclosure of sensitive information related to railway operations.

Dengue-related deaths in Sri Lanka have risen to 72 so far this year as total dengue cases exceeded 94,000, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU).

The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for high waves about 2.0 meters – 3.0 meters height in the sea areas extending from Colombo to Pottuvil via Galle, Matara and Hambantota.

Eight years after a Sri Lankan retired Army soldier was allegedly abducted, killed and disappeared in Kuruwita, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has uncovered new information regarding the incident.

Police have implemented a special security operation and traffic plan for the final Randoli Perahera of the Kandy Esala Perahera Festival.