Embassy issues safety advisory for Sri Lankans in Nepal following flash floodsThe Sri Lankan Embassy in Kathmandu has issued a safety advisory to Sri Lankan nationals in Nepal following a sudden flash flood that entered Nepal from the Tibetan side through the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa District. 5h agoNo room for any communal or religious conflict in Sri Lanka - President assuresPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has assured that his government will not allow any form of ethnic or religious conflict to emerge in Sri Lanka again. 5h agoNumber of missing tourists now 579, Nepali police sayThe number of missing tourists now stands at 579, according to the latest figures confirmed by Nepali police. 5h agoNumber of missing tourists now 579, Nepali police sayThe number of missing tourists now stands at 579, according to the latest figures confirmed by Nepali police. 5h agoFM Vijitha Herath expresses solidarity with Nepal over devastating floodsSri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath has expressed his deep condolences and solidarity with the people of Nepal following devastating floods reported in Rasuwa District and other parts of the country. 6h agoFM Vijitha Herath expresses solidarity with Nepal over devastating floodsSri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath has expressed his deep condolences and solidarity with the people of Nepal following devastating floods reported in Rasuwa District and other parts of the country. 6h agoLandslide was triggered by earthquake - Nepal's foreign ministerAn earthquake hit the area at around 08:37 local time, Nepal's foreign minister Shishir Khanal tells parliament, citing preliminary information. 7h agoLandslide was triggered by earthquake - Nepal's foreign ministerAn earthquake hit the area at around 08:37 local time, Nepal's foreign minister Shishir Khanal tells parliament, citing preliminary information. 7h agoFourth Randoli Perahera of Kandy Esala Festival parades the streets The fourth Randoli Perahera of the Kandy Esala Perahera Festival is currently parading through the streets. 7h agoFourth Randoli Perahera of Kandy Esala Festival parades the streets The fourth Randoli Perahera of the Kandy Esala Perahera Festival is currently parading through the streets. 7h agoUPDATENepal police say death toll has risen to 95 - reportsNepal police say the death toll from the floods has risen to 95, according to AFP and Reuters. 7h agoUPDATENepal police say death toll has risen to 95 - reportsNepal police say the death toll from the floods has risen to 95, according to AFP and Reuters. 7h agoDeath toll from floods on Nepal-Tibet border rises to 31 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. 8h agoDeath toll from floods on Nepal-Tibet border rises to 31 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. 8h agoJoint mechanism launched at Vavuniya and Jaffna prisons for emergency responseA 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. 9h agoJoint mechanism launched at Vavuniya and Jaffna prisons for emergency responseA 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. 9h agoUPDATENo reports of Sri Lankan casualties so far following devastating Nepal flash floodsSri Lanka's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says no reports of casualties or injuries involving Sri Lankan nationals have been received so far following the devastating flash floods in Nepal’s Rasuwa District. 9h agoUPDATENo reports of Sri Lankan casualties so far following devastating Nepal flash floodsSri Lanka's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says no reports of casualties or injuries involving Sri Lankan nationals have been received so far following the devastating flash floods in Nepal’s Rasuwa District. 9h agoNEWS ALERTBlocks 1 & 2 of Yala National Park temporarily closed to publicBlocks 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.10h agoNEWS ALERTBlocks 1 & 2 of Yala National Park temporarily closed to publicBlocks 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.10h agoN'Eliya Gregory Lake's water could pose serious health risk, CEA confirmsDrinking 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... 10h agoN'Eliya Gregory Lake's water could pose serious health risk, CEA confirmsDrinking 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... 10h agoSeventeen dead and hundreds unaccounted for as flash flood hits Nepal-Tibet borderAt 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. 10h agoSeventeen dead and hundreds unaccounted for as flash flood hits Nepal-Tibet borderAt 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. 10h agoRailway Dept. moves to curb social media use during working hours, disclosing sensitive informationSri 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. 11h agoRailway Dept. moves to curb social media use during working hours, disclosing sensitive informationSri 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. 11h agoDeath toll rises to 72 as dengue cases surpass 94,000 in Sri LankaDengue-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). 11h agoDeath toll rises to 72 as dengue cases surpass 94,000 in Sri LankaDengue-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). 11h agoAmber advisory issued for high wavesThe 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. 11h agoAmber advisory issued for high wavesThe 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. 11h agoCID reveals new information on retired army soldier’s killing 8 years agoEight 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. 12h agoCID reveals new information on retired army soldier’s killing 8 years agoEight 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. 12h agoSpecial security and traffic plan for final Randoli Perahera tomorrowPolice have implemented a special security operation and traffic plan for the final Randoli Perahera of the Kandy Esala Perahera Festival. 12h agoSpecial security and traffic plan for final Randoli Perahera tomorrowPolice have implemented a special security operation and traffic plan for the final Randoli Perahera of the Kandy Esala Perahera Festival. 12h agoPatriotic National Movement alleges false information used to extend Sallay’s detentionThe Patriotic National Movement has alleged that investigators and other parties provided false information with the intention of extending the detention order of former Director of the State Intelligence Service, retired Major General Suresh Sallay.12h agoPatriotic National Movement alleges false information used to extend Sallay’s detentionThe Patriotic National Movement has alleged that investigators and other parties provided false information with the intention of extending the detention order of former Director of the State Intelligence Service, retired Major General Suresh Sallay.12h agoSri Lanka FinTech Festival 2026 to strengthen Sri Lanka’s position in digital financeSri Lanka is set to take a significant step towards strengthening its position in the regional digital finance landscape with the inaugural Sri Lanka FinTech Festival 2026, organized by the Fintech Forum Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Economy. 13h agoSri Lanka FinTech Festival 2026 to strengthen Sri Lanka’s position in digital financeSri Lanka is set to take a significant step towards strengthening its position in the regional digital finance landscape with the inaugural Sri Lanka FinTech Festival 2026, organized by the Fintech Forum Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Economy. 13h ago
