Sri Lanka strengthens Haiti GSF mission contribution with deployment of another contingentMinistry of Defence has stated that a contingent of 218 personnel, comprising 173 Sri Lanka Army (SLA) personnel and 45 Special Task Force (STF) personnel, departed Sri Lanka on October 16 to join the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) mission in Haiti.13m agoVen. Balangoda Kassapa Thero hospitalised during SatyagrahaVenerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero, who was participating in a Satyagraha campaign at the Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo demanding the release of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, has reportedly been hospitalised.1h agoAdvisory issued for heavy rainThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for heavy rains affecting the Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and Badulla District.1h agoAdvisory issued for heavy rainThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for heavy rains affecting the Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and Badulla District.1h agoLandslide early warnings extended in several districtsThe National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has extended the landslide early warnings issued for several districts amid the prevailing rainy weather conditions. 2h agoLandslide early warnings extended in several districtsThe National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has extended the landslide early warnings issued for several districts amid the prevailing rainy weather conditions. 2h agoAnalyst report issuance time to be reduced to three months by January 2027 – Justice Minister Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, has conducted an inspection tour of the Government Analyst's Department in Battaramulla.2h agoAnalyst report issuance time to be reduced to three months by January 2027 – Justice Minister Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, has conducted an inspection tour of the Government Analyst's Department in Battaramulla.2h agoAmbatale Water Treatment Plant resumes operationsOperations at the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant have resumed following the restoration of electricity supply, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.3h agoAmbatale Water Treatment Plant resumes operationsOperations at the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant have resumed following the restoration of electricity supply, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.3h agoRe-scrutinized results of 2026 Scholarship Exam released onlineThe Department of Examinations has released the re-scrutiny results of the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination today (17).3h agoRe-scrutinized results of 2026 Scholarship Exam released onlineThe Department of Examinations has released the re-scrutiny results of the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination today (17).3h agoNEWS ALERTPower transmission system fully restored, electricity supply to return to normal soon – NSOThe National System Operator (NSO) says the power transmission system has been fully restored, while the electricity supply across the island is expected to return to normal soon.3h agoNEWS ALERTPower transmission system fully restored, electricity supply to return to normal soon – NSOThe National System Operator (NSO) says the power transmission system has been fully restored, while the electricity supply across the island is expected to return to normal soon.3h agoNEWS ALERT‘Janawarame Purawasiyo’ protest near Presidential Secretariat, heavy traffic reportedMembers of the ‘Janawarame Purawasiyo’ civil organization are currently engaged in a demonstration opposite the Presidential Secretariat at Galle Face, Colombo, causing heavy traffic congestion in the area, according to Ada Derana reporter.4h agoNEWS ALERT‘Janawarame Purawasiyo’ protest near Presidential Secretariat, heavy traffic reportedMembers of the ‘Janawarame Purawasiyo’ civil organization are currently engaged in a demonstration opposite the Presidential Secretariat at Galle Face, Colombo, causing heavy traffic congestion in the area, according to Ada Derana reporter.4h agoNEWS ALERTPower supply restored to around 50% of affected areas – NSOThe National System Operator (NSO) says the electricity supply has been restored to around 50% of the areas affected by the islandwide power outage since this morning (17).5h agoNEWS ALERTPower supply restored to around 50% of affected areas – NSOThe National System Operator (NSO) says the electricity supply has been restored to around 50% of the areas affected by the islandwide power outage since this morning (17).5h agoWarm weather advisory issued for several areasThe Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for Northern, North-Central, Eastern, North-Western provinces and Monaragala and Hambantota districts for tomorrow (18).5h agoWarm weather advisory issued for several areasThe Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for Northern, North-Central, Eastern, North-Western provinces and Monaragala and Hambantota districts for tomorrow (18).5h agoNEWS ALERTPower supply expected to be restored islandwide by 6.30pm - NSOThe National System Operator (NSO) says that power restoration following the nationwide outage is progressing area by area since noon and that it hopes to restore the national grid by around 6.30 p.m. this evening (17).6h agoNEWS ALERTPower supply expected to be restored islandwide by 6.30pm - NSOThe National System Operator (NSO) says that power restoration following the nationwide outage is progressing area by area since noon and that it hopes to restore the national grid by around 6.30 p.m. this evening (17).6h agoNEWS ALERTWater supply from main pumping stations restored; public advised to conserve waterThe supply of water from the main pumping stations has returned to normal following the islandwide power outage, according to the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS&DB).6h agoNEWS ALERTWater supply from main pumping stations restored; public advised to conserve waterThe supply of water from the main pumping stations has returned to normal following the islandwide power outage, according to the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS&DB).6h agoNEWS ALERTPower supply restored in several areas – NSOThe National System Operator (NSO) says the electricity supply has been restored in several areas of Colombo, Gampaha, Galle and Badulla districts following the islandwide power outage this morning (17).6h agoNEWS ALERTPower supply restored in several areas – NSOThe National System Operator (NSO) says the electricity supply has been restored in several areas of Colombo, Gampaha, Galle and Badulla districts following the islandwide power outage this morning (17).6h agoNEWS ALERTNearly all power stations break down after islandwide outageApart from the Samanalawewa and New Laxapana power stations, all other power-generating stations, including Norochcholai, have broken down, according to Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake.7h agoNEWS ALERTNearly all power stations break down after islandwide outageApart from the Samanalawewa and New Laxapana power stations, all other power-generating stations, including Norochcholai, have broken down, according to Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake.7h agoNEWS ALERTAll three generators of Norochcholai Power Plant shut downIt has been reported that all three power generation units at the Lakvijaya Power Plant in Norochcholai have temporarily shut down following the islandwide power outage this morning (17).7h agoNEWS ALERTAll three generators of Norochcholai Power Plant shut downIt has been reported that all three power generation units at the Lakvijaya Power Plant in Norochcholai have temporarily shut down following the islandwide power outage this morning (17).7h agoNEWS ALERTPower outage temporarily halts operations at Ambatale, Biyagama water treatment plantsPurification operations at the Ambatale and Biyagama water treatment plants have been temporarily halted following the nationwide power failure, according to the Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB).8h agoNEWS ALERTPower outage temporarily halts operations at Ambatale, Biyagama water treatment plantsPurification operations at the Ambatale and Biyagama water treatment plants have been temporarily halted following the nationwide power failure, according to the Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB).8h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTEnergy Minister issues clarification on islandwide power outage Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake said that efforts are currently underway to restore the power system following an islandwide power outage this morning (17), with electricity expected to be restored in stages as soon as possible. 8h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTEnergy Minister issues clarification on islandwide power outage Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake said that efforts are currently underway to restore the power system following an islandwide power outage this morning (17), with electricity expected to be restored in stages as soon as possible. 8h agoUPDATENationwide power outage reported in Sri LankaA nationwide power outage has occurred due to a major fault in the transmission network, according to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).9h agoUPDATENationwide power outage reported in Sri LankaA nationwide power outage has occurred due to a major fault in the transmission network, according to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).9h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningThe Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North Central, Eastern and Uva provinces, as well as the Mullaitivu District.10h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningThe Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North Central, Eastern and Uva provinces, as well as the Mullaitivu District.10h ago
