The conclusion of the Humanitarian Priorities Plan (HPP) implemented by the United Nations for those affected by Cyclone Ditwah was marked at a ceremony held in Colombo this morning (11), under the patronage of Commissioner General of Essential Services and Chief of Staff to the President...MORE..

Two private buses collided head-on near the 170 Mile Post area in Unathuwewa, Lunugamwehera this evening (11). MORE..

The conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow global growth to its lowest rate since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Bank Group said Thursday. MORE..

A total of 6,268 premises with dengue mosquito larvae have been identified during the three-day national dengue prevention and control programme. MORE..

The United States ​will hit Iran “very ‌hard tonight” and will soon take control ​of the Middle ​Eastern country’s oil and ⁠gas infrastructure and markets, ​U.S. President Donald Trump ​said on Thursday. MORE..

El Niño - the natural Pacific weather pattern that pushes up global temperatures - has officially begun, US scientists say. MORE..

The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID) in Angoda as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Training and Research on Dengue Case Management, marking a significant milestone for Sri Lanka’s health sector. MORE..

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds for the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North-Central provinces and Trincomalee, Hambantota districts. MORE..

British defence minister John Healey quit on Thursday in a dispute over military spending, ‌accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of failing to commit the government resources that are needed to defend the country at a time of heightened threat. MORE..

The security officer attached to a state bank’s branch in Horana, who was arrested in connection with the robbery of more than Rs. 30 million in cash from the bank, has been further remanded until June 23. MORE..