Warm weather advisory issued for several districtsA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Eastern Province and Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Monaragala and Polonnaruwa districts.1h agoOver 8,000 dengue cases reported in first 20 days of AugustThe National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) has stated that a total of 8,043 dengue cases have been reported across Sri Lanka during the first 20 days of August.1h agoNEWS ALERTSri Lanka’s inflation rises to 7.2% in July 2026Sri Lanka’s overall inflation rate, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, increased to 7.2% in July 2026, up from 6.5% recorded in June 2026, according to the Department of Census and Statistics. 2h agoNEWS ALERTSri Lanka’s inflation rises to 7.2% in July 2026Sri Lanka’s overall inflation rate, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, increased to 7.2% in July 2026, up from 6.5% recorded in June 2026, according to the Department of Census and Statistics. 2h agoNamal Rajapaksa leaves FCID after providing statementMP Namal Rajapaksa left the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), a short while ago, after providing a statement to investigators, said Ada Derana reporter.2h agoNamal Rajapaksa leaves FCID after providing statementMP Namal Rajapaksa left the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), a short while ago, after providing a statement to investigators, said Ada Derana reporter.2h agoUK forecaster predicts strongest El Niño in living memoryBritain’s Met Office national weather forecaster on Friday said the developing El Niño weather pattern was likely to be the strongest in living memory.3h agoUK forecaster predicts strongest El Niño in living memoryBritain’s Met Office national weather forecaster on Friday said the developing El Niño weather pattern was likely to be the strongest in living memory.3h agoCompensation paid to families of prison officers killed in Negombo Prison clashCompensation payments of Rs. 2 million each were handed over today (21) to the families of prison officers who lost their lives during the recent deadly outbreak of violence at the Negombo Prison.3h agoCompensation paid to families of prison officers killed in Negombo Prison clashCompensation payments of Rs. 2 million each were handed over today (21) to the families of prison officers who lost their lives during the recent deadly outbreak of violence at the Negombo Prison.3h agoSri Lanka Police introduce temporary procedure for clearance certificate applicationsSri Lanka Police has announced a temporary procedure for submitting applications for Police Clearance Certificates following a disruption to the computerized system used by the Police Clearance Division.3h agoSri Lanka Police introduce temporary procedure for clearance certificate applicationsSri Lanka Police has announced a temporary procedure for submitting applications for Police Clearance Certificates following a disruption to the computerized system used by the Police Clearance Division.3h agoGazette to be issued on providing captive elephants for ‘Peraheras’ – Deputy MinisterSri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody stated that steps will be taken to issue a Gazette notification regarding the provision of captive elephants for the Kandy ‘Esala Perahera’ and other religious and cultural activities.3h agoGazette to be issued on providing captive elephants for ‘Peraheras’ – Deputy MinisterSri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody stated that steps will be taken to issue a Gazette notification regarding the provision of captive elephants for the Kandy ‘Esala Perahera’ and other religious and cultural activities.3h agoFour years after saving Korean pilots, Sri Lankan workers gain long-term visasFour years ago, three Sri Lankan migrant workers aboard a fishing boat off South Korea’s western coast spotted two Air Force pilots in the Yellow Sea after their fighter jet caught fire and crashed.3h agoFour years after saving Korean pilots, Sri Lankan workers gain long-term visasFour years ago, three Sri Lankan migrant workers aboard a fishing boat off South Korea’s western coast spotted two Air Force pilots in the Yellow Sea after their fighter jet caught fire and crashed.3h agoRs. 7.5 bln supplementary estimate for 2026 Yala paddy purchases passed in ParliamentThe supplementary estimate of Rs. 7,500 million, required by the Government to secure funds for the purchase of paddy during the 2026 Yala season, was passed today (21).3h agoRs. 7.5 bln supplementary estimate for 2026 Yala paddy purchases passed in ParliamentThe supplementary estimate of Rs. 7,500 million, required by the Government to secure funds for the purchase of paddy during the 2026 Yala season, was passed today (21).3h agoRs. 7.5 billion supplementary estimate for paddy procurement tabled in ParliamentThe Supplementary Estimate seeking approval for the allocation of Rs. 7.5 billion required by the Government to purchase paddy during the 2026 Yala season was presented to Parliament today (21).5h agoRs. 7.5 billion supplementary estimate for paddy procurement tabled in ParliamentThe Supplementary Estimate seeking approval for the allocation of Rs. 7.5 billion required by the Government to purchase paddy during the 2026 Yala season was presented to Parliament today (21).5h ago“Nanda Malini’s voice will continue to live in our hearts” – PM delivers condolence message in ParliamentPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya delivered a message of condolence in Parliament today (21) following the passing of veteran musician Visharad Dr. Nanda Malini.5h ago“Nanda Malini’s voice will continue to live in our hearts” – PM delivers condolence message in ParliamentPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya delivered a message of condolence in Parliament today (21) following the passing of veteran musician Visharad Dr. Nanda Malini.5h agoSri Lanka’s fuel import bill rises sharply in first half of 2026Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has revealed that fuel import expenditure during the first half of this year increased significantly compared to the corresponding period in 2025.5h agoSri Lanka’s fuel import bill rises sharply in first half of 2026Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has revealed that fuel import expenditure during the first half of this year increased significantly compared to the corresponding period in 2025.5h agoEight killed in charter plane crash near remote site in western AlaskaEight people died after a charter plane crashed at a remote military radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, the U.S. military's Alaskan Command said.6h agoEight killed in charter plane crash near remote site in western AlaskaEight people died after a charter plane crashed at a remote military radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, the U.S. military's Alaskan Command said.6h agoEducation Ministry announces 2027 school term calendarThe Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued Circular No. 31/2026, outlining the school term calendar, public holidays and schedules for major examinations for 2027. 6h agoEducation Ministry announces 2027 school term calendarThe Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued Circular No. 31/2026, outlining the school term calendar, public holidays and schedules for major examinations for 2027. 6h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankesanturai to Chilaw via Mannar and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.6h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankesanturai to Chilaw via Mannar and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.6h agoPolice Inspector, Constable remanded over alleged Rs. 20,000 bribeAn Inspector of Police and a Police Constable attached to the Sainthamaruthu Police Station, who were arrested on charges of soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 20,000, have been remanded until August 28.6h agoPolice Inspector, Constable remanded over alleged Rs. 20,000 bribeAn Inspector of Police and a Police Constable attached to the Sainthamaruthu Police Station, who were arrested on charges of soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 20,000, have been remanded until August 28.6h agoTwo more petitions filed against 22nd Amendment received by SpeakerCopies of two additional petitions filed in the Supreme Court against the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill have been received by the Speaker.7h agoTwo more petitions filed against 22nd Amendment received by SpeakerCopies of two additional petitions filed in the Supreme Court against the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill have been received by the Speaker.7h agoTwo more suspects arrested over Mount Lavinia shootingTwo more suspects who allegedly aided and abetted the recent shooting to death of a person on Huludagoda Road in Mount Lavinia have been arrested by the Mount Lavinia Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau.7h agoTwo more suspects arrested over Mount Lavinia shootingTwo more suspects who allegedly aided and abetted the recent shooting to death of a person on Huludagoda Road in Mount Lavinia have been arrested by the Mount Lavinia Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau.7h agoNamal Rajapaksa appears before FCIDSLPP National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) this morning (21).8h agoNamal Rajapaksa appears before FCIDSLPP National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) this morning (21).8h ago
