FM 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. 4m 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. 44m 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. 54m 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. 54m 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. 58m 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. 58m 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. 1h 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. 1h 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. 2h 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. 2h 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. 2h 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. 2h 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.3h 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.3h 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... 3h 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... 3h 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. 4h 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. 4h 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. 4h 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. 4h 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). 4h 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). 4h 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. 4h 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. 4h 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. 5h 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. 5h 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. 5h 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. 5h 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.5h 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.5h 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. 6h 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. 6h agoDry weather affects over 84,000 people across several districts in Sri Lanka The dry weather conditions currently affecting several provinces in Sri Lanka have impacted more than 84,000 people. 6h agoDry weather affects over 84,000 people across several districts in Sri Lanka The dry weather conditions currently affecting several provinces in Sri Lanka have impacted more than 84,000 people. 6h agoHeavy casualties feared as flash flood sweeps across parts of northern NepalHeavy casualties are feared after a massive flash flood in parts of nothern Nepal washed away villages and damaged infrastructure, including a hydropower dam. 6h agoHeavy casualties feared as flash flood sweeps across parts of northern NepalHeavy casualties are feared after a massive flash flood in parts of nothern Nepal washed away villages and damaged infrastructure, including a hydropower dam. 6h agoOver 26,500 individuals subjected to inspection during special police operationSri Lanka Police arrested a total of 490 individuals on suspicion during special island-wide operations conducted yesterday (25) to apprehend individuals suspected of involvement in various criminal activities.7h agoOver 26,500 individuals subjected to inspection during special police operationSri Lanka Police arrested a total of 490 individuals on suspicion during special island-wide operations conducted yesterday (25) to apprehend individuals suspected of involvement in various criminal activities.7h ago
