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Landslide in Bogahapathana, no injuries or casualties reported
Landslide in Bogahapathana, no injuries or casualties reported
A landslide has been reported in Bogahapathana, Meegahakiula. MORE..
Britain sanctions Russian, Chinese entities over disinfo, cyber threats
Britain sanctions Russian, Chinese entities over disinfo, cyber threats
Britain on Tuesday (Dec 9) sanctioned entities it accused of distorting information in favour of Russia as well as two Chinese companies for alleged cyber activities against the United Kingdom and its allies. MORE..
Youth succumbs following sudden explosion at fireworks factory in Katana
Youth succumbs following sudden explosion at fireworks factory in Katana
A youth has died following a sudden explosion at a fireworks manufacturing factory in Kimbulapitiya, Katana, police stated. MORE..
Individual arrested over theft of telecom transmission cables in Rambukkana
Individual arrested over theft of telecom transmission cables in Rambukkana
An individual has been arrested in connection with the theft of cables installed on a telecommunication transmission tower located in Yatagama, Rambukkana, police stated. MORE..
Train delays reported along the Main Line
Train delays reported along the Main Line
Trains operating along the main line are currently experiencing delays, Sri Lanka Railways has stated. MORE..
Zelenskiy says he is open to elections if US ensures security
Zelenskiy says he is open to elections if US ensures security
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he was prepared to hold elections within three months if the U.S. and Kyiv’s other allies could ensure the security of the vote. MORE..
Sri Lanka secures US$ 30 million World Bank loan for renewable energy projects
Sri Lanka secures US$ 30 million World Bank loan for renewable energy projects
The Government of Sri Lanka has arranged a loan of US$ 30 million from the International Development Association of the World Bank Group to finance the implementation of the secure, affordable and sustainable energy for Sri Lanka Project. MORE..
Floods cannot be allowed to continue to disrupt lives of Colombo residents: PM Harini
Floods cannot be allowed to continue to disrupt lives of Colombo residents: PM Harini
Floods cannot be allowed to continue to disrupt the lives of the people of Colombo, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. MORE..
Russia sends 35 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka
Russia sends 35 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka
Russia has sent a planeload of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka after the country was struck by Cyclone Ditwah in late November, Russia’s RIA news agency reported early on Wednesday, citing Shobini Gunasekera, Sri Lanka’s ambassador to Moscow. MORE..
Heavy showers above 100 mm likely in Northern, North-Central and Eastern provinces today
Heavy showers above 100 mm likely in Northern, North-Central and Eastern provinces today
Showers or thundershowers are expected in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Central, Southern and Uva provinces today, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in four districts extended
Landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in four districts extended
The ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to multiple areas in four districts has been extended. MORE..
Co-pilot of helicopter that crashed into Gin Oya in Lunuwila testifies in court
Co-pilot of helicopter that crashed into Gin Oya in Lunuwila testifies in court
Flight Lieutenant Eranga Chamara Ekanayake, the co-pilot of the Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 aircraft that crashed into the Gin Oya in Lunuwila, Wennappuwa, has stated in court that both the main pilot and he realized there was a technical defect in the aircraft before it crashed. MORE..
Office trains from Rambukkana, Polgahawela and Kurunegala to resume tomorrow
Office trains from Rambukkana, Polgahawela and Kurunegala to resume tomorrow
The Department of Railways has announced that several office trains on the main line will resume operations tomorrow (10). MORE..
International airlines expect to transport record 5.2 billion passengers in 2026: IATA
International airlines expect to transport record 5.2 billion passengers in 2026: IATA
International airlines expect to transport a record 5.2 billion passengers in 2026 despite global headwinds affecting the sector, the industry’s trade association said on Tuesday. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather continues to climb, 203 still missing
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather continues to climb, 203 still missing
The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country over the past few days has climbed to 639, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..
EU releases €1.8 million in emergency assistance for Sri Lanka
EU releases €1.8 million in emergency assistance for Sri Lanka
The European Union has released €1.8 million in emergency assistance for Sri Lanka, in response to the devastating landslide and floods in recent days. MORE..
Govt urges public not to share personnel information with unauthorized individuals
Govt urges public not to share personnel information with unauthorized individuals
The general public has been requested not to be misled by fraudulent messages and to refrain from sharing personal information with individuals who claimed to be involved in programmes to provide relief to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Train collides with car at Piyadigama railway crossing in Galle
Train collides with car at Piyadigama railway crossing in Galle
An accident occurred when a car collided with a train at the Piyadigama railway crossing in Galle. MORE..
Cyclone Ditwah causes extensive pollution along 143km stretch of Sri Lanka’s coastline
Cyclone Ditwah causes extensive pollution along 143km stretch of Sri Lanka’s coastline
A total of 143.03 kilometers of Sri Lanka’s coastline have been polluted due to heavy flooding caused by the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, according to the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA). MORE..
National Audit Office to conduct over 3,500 audits in 2026
National Audit Office to conduct over 3,500 audits in 2026
The National Audit Office is scheduled to conduct a total of 3,508 audits in 2026. MORE..
Fire breaks out at seven-storey building in Indonesia’s Jakarta, 20 dead
Fire breaks out at seven-storey building in Indonesia’s Jakarta, 20 dead
A fire broke out at a seven-storey building in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta on Tuesday, an official said on Tuesday, with 20 people confirmed dead. MORE..
Union calls for debt relief for teachers and principals in disaster-affected areas
Union calls for debt relief for teachers and principals in disaster-affected areas
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has urged the government to introduce an immediate concessional relief programme for teachers and principals affected by the recent disaster situation. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm predicted for Northern and North-Central provinces
Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm predicted for Northern and North-Central provinces
The Northeast monsoon conditions have established over the island, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
A/L exam to resume on Jan. 12
A/L exam to resume on Jan. 12
The Ministry of Education has announced that the 2025 GCE Advanced Level Examination will resume on January 12, 2026. MORE..
Another Indian relief aircraft arrives with bailey bridge and medical supplies
Another Indian relief aircraft arrives with bailey bridge and medical supplies
Another aircraft carrying a consignment of disaster relief humanitarian aid from India arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this afternoon (09). MORE..