Amber heat advisory issued for several areas The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an amber warm weather advisory for several parts of the country, warning that the heat index could reach the ‘Caution’ level during the daytime tomorrow (24).3m agoMinimum age for three-wheeler drivers could be raised to 40, Deputy Minister saysThe minimum age for driving three-wheelers in Sri Lanka could be increased to 40 years in the future, Deputy Minister of Vocational Education Nalin Hewage has stated.24m agoOver 100 acres destroyed in fire at Habarana Hurulu Eco Park More than 100 acres of forest have been destroyed in a fire that broke out in the Hurulu Environmental Park Reserve in Habarana, officials said.36m agoOver 100 acres destroyed in fire at Habarana Hurulu Eco Park More than 100 acres of forest have been destroyed in a fire that broke out in the Hurulu Environmental Park Reserve in Habarana, officials said.36m agoAustralia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local mammalAustralia on Sunday (Aug 23) confirmed its first case of H5N1 bird flu in a mammal, with the deadly virus found in a long-nosed fur seal in South Australia state.50m agoAustralia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local mammalAustralia on Sunday (Aug 23) confirmed its first case of H5N1 bird flu in a mammal, with the deadly virus found in a long-nosed fur seal in South Australia state.50m agoMan arrested for verbally abusing police officers on duty at Kandy Dalada PeraheraAn individual has been arrested for allegedly verbally abusing several police officers and obstructing them while they were performing duties related to the Kandy Esala Perahera, police said.1h agoMan arrested for verbally abusing police officers on duty at Kandy Dalada PeraheraAn individual has been arrested for allegedly verbally abusing several police officers and obstructing them while they were performing duties related to the Kandy Esala Perahera, police said.1h agoNEWS ALERTRetired Colonel Ranjith Rajasinghe appointed new Chairman of Civil Aviation AuthorityColonel (Retired) Ranjith Rajasinghe has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL). 1h agoNEWS ALERTRetired Colonel Ranjith Rajasinghe appointed new Chairman of Civil Aviation AuthorityColonel (Retired) Ranjith Rajasinghe has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL). 1h agoSpecial traffic plan for second Randoli PeraheraA special security and traffic management plan will be implemented tomorrow (24) for the second Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera, which is scheduled to parade the streets from the Sri Dalada Maligawa, police said.1h agoSpecial traffic plan for second Randoli PeraheraA special security and traffic management plan will be implemented tomorrow (24) for the second Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera, which is scheduled to parade the streets from the Sri Dalada Maligawa, police said.1h agoTwo killed, six injured in fatal motorcycle crash in KoddaikallarTwo people have died and six others were seriously injured in a fatal road accident on the Batticaloa– Koddaikallar main road near the Koddaikallar Kannaki Amman Temple last night (22), police stated.2h agoTwo killed, six injured in fatal motorcycle crash in KoddaikallarTwo people have died and six others were seriously injured in a fatal road accident on the Batticaloa– Koddaikallar main road near the Koddaikallar Kannaki Amman Temple last night (22), police stated.2h agoNavy seizes over 2.2 tonnes of smuggled Kendu leaves in NegomboThe Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with police, seized over 2,276 kilograms of smuggled Kendu leaves during a search operation conducted in Negombo earlier today (23). 2h agoNavy seizes over 2.2 tonnes of smuggled Kendu leaves in NegomboThe Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with police, seized over 2,276 kilograms of smuggled Kendu leaves during a search operation conducted in Negombo earlier today (23). 2h agoTwo rescued after cargo ship sinks off IndiaRescuers searched on Sunday (Aug 23) for 22 people missing after a merchant vessel sank off India's eastern coast, the navy said.2h agoTwo rescued after cargo ship sinks off IndiaRescuers searched on Sunday (Aug 23) for 22 people missing after a merchant vessel sank off India's eastern coast, the navy said.2h agoGrenade attack targets house in Borella; Police begin investigationA house located on Lesley Ranagala Mawatha in Borella has been targeted in a grenade attack this morning (23), according to police.2h agoGrenade attack targets house in Borella; Police begin investigationA house located on Lesley Ranagala Mawatha in Borella has been targeted in a grenade attack this morning (23), according to police.2h agoColombo electric railway project to begin next year, Deputy Minister saysA new electric railway project covering Colombo and its suburbs is expected to begin next year, with preliminary planning already completed, the Deputy Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government, Ruwan Senarath has stated.3h agoColombo electric railway project to begin next year, Deputy Minister saysA new electric railway project covering Colombo and its suburbs is expected to begin next year, with preliminary planning already completed, the Deputy Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government, Ruwan Senarath has stated.3h agoCAA seizes 8,500 water bottles bearing fake SLS certificationNearly 8,500 bottles of drinking water bearing a counterfeit SLS certification mark have been taken into custody by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) following a special raid in Avissawella.3h agoCAA seizes 8,500 water bottles bearing fake SLS certificationNearly 8,500 bottles of drinking water bearing a counterfeit SLS certification mark have been taken into custody by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) following a special raid in Avissawella.3h agoAudit exposes massive fuel and vehicle privileges for parliament officialsA special audit report on eighth and ninth sessions of the Parliament has revealed several irregularities concerning fuel allowances, vehicle use and other expenses related to the Speaker, Deputy Speaker and other officials.3h agoAudit exposes massive fuel and vehicle privileges for parliament officialsA special audit report on eighth and ninth sessions of the Parliament has revealed several irregularities concerning fuel allowances, vehicle use and other expenses related to the Speaker, Deputy Speaker and other officials.3h agoSuspect arrested over 78-year-old man’s murder in KiriwaththuduwaAn individual wanted in connection with the murder of a 78-year-old man in the Koralaima - Kiriwaththuduwa area has been arrested by the Kahathuduwa Police.3h agoSuspect arrested over 78-year-old man’s murder in KiriwaththuduwaAn individual wanted in connection with the murder of a 78-year-old man in the Koralaima - Kiriwaththuduwa area has been arrested by the Kahathuduwa Police.3h agoITAK calls for referendum on 22nd Constitutional AmendmentThe Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has called for a public referendum to be held to enact the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.3h agoITAK calls for referendum on 22nd Constitutional AmendmentThe Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has called for a public referendum to be held to enact the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.3h agoNPP to hold series of public rallies under President’s leadership from Sept. 5President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to lead a special series of public rallies of the National People’s Power (NPP) covering all districts from September 5, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said. 4h agoNPP to hold series of public rallies under President’s leadership from Sept. 5President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to lead a special series of public rallies of the National People’s Power (NPP) covering all districts from September 5, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said. 4h agoRainfall expected to increase in parts of the island from Aug 25The Department of Meteorology says an increase in rainfall can be expected in several parts of the island, including the southwestern region, from August 25, 2026. 4h agoRainfall expected to increase in parts of the island from Aug 25The Department of Meteorology says an increase in rainfall can be expected in several parts of the island, including the southwestern region, from August 25, 2026. 4h ago5.9 magnitude earthquake hits Japan, dozens injuredA magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Tokyo early Sunday (Aug 23), injuring at least 37 people and disrupting travel in the bustling megacity. 5h ago5.9 magnitude earthquake hits Japan, dozens injuredA magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Tokyo early Sunday (Aug 23), injuring at least 37 people and disrupting travel in the bustling megacity. 5h agoTwo arrested over theft of construction equipment worth Rs. 1.2 millionTwo suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of construction equipment worth approximately Rs. 1.2 million, which had been brought to a two-storey house under construction in the Tekkawatta area of Kamburugoda. 5h agoTwo arrested over theft of construction equipment worth Rs. 1.2 millionTwo suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of construction equipment worth approximately Rs. 1.2 million, which had been brought to a two-storey house under construction in the Tekkawatta area of Kamburugoda. 5h ago
