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Fishermen advised not to venture into the sea
Fishermen advised not to venture into the sea
The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Red’ warning for strong winds and rough seas for the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar, and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambanthota. MORE..
Former NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa remanded
Former NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa remanded
Former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusitha Halloluwa, has been remanded until June 2 by the Fort Chief Magistrate’s Court, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Over 29,000 electricity breakdowns reported across Sri Lanka
Over 29,000 electricity breakdowns reported across Sri Lanka
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that as of now, a total of 29,015 electricity breakdowns have been reported across the country due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s inflation climbs in May 2025
Sri Lanka’s inflation climbs in May 2025
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Year-on-Year basis, has increased to -0.7% in May 2025, compared to -2.0% in April 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
SLAF helicopter rescues fishermen stranded in seas off Balapitiya
SLAF helicopter rescues fishermen stranded in seas off Balapitiya
UPDATE: A Bell 412 helicopter of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has rescued three fishermen from a vessel marooned on seas off Balapitiya due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
Over 1,700 people affected by adverse weather across Sri Lanka
Over 1,700 people affected by adverse weather across Sri Lanka
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports that a total of 1,757 individuals from 485 families have been affected by the adverse weather conditions currently impacting the island. MORE..
Ex-Ministers Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando join Welikada’s general inmates
Ex-Ministers Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando join Welikada’s general inmates
Former Ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, who were sentenced to rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo High Court on Wednesday (29), have been placed in a common ward at Welikada Prison, where they will be held with other general inmates. MORE..
Young professionals must play more active role on matters of national importance – PM Harini
Young professionals must play more active role on matters of national importance – PM Harini
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that today’s young professionals must play a more active role in matters related to the national significance. MORE..
Asian shares mostly decline as uncertainty grows about what’s next with Trump’s tariffs
Asian shares mostly decline as uncertainty grows about what’s next with Trump’s tariffs
Asian shares were mostly lower Friday as uncertainty grew about what will happen next after a U.S. court blocked many of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. MORE..
Hearing of case against Yoshitha and his grandmother adjourned
Hearing of case against Yoshitha and his grandmother adjourned
The Colombo High Court has fixed the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa—second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa—and his maternal grandmother Daisy Forrest, also known as “Daisy Achchi,” to be heard on July 11. MORE..
Former Senior Lecturer Aththanayaka M. Herath passes away
Former Senior Lecturer Aththanayaka M. Herath passes away
Former Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sinhala Studies at the University of Peradeniya Aththanayaka M. Herath has passed away at the age of 73. MORE..
Power outages across multiple areas due to adverse weather
Power outages across multiple areas due to adverse weather
Power outages have been reported in several areas across the island, including Colombo, following heavy rains and strong winds that lashed parts of the country overnight (May 29). MORE..
Italian arrested with over 10kg of Cocaine at BIA
Italian arrested with over 10kg of Cocaine at BIA
A total of 10 kilograms and 323 grams of cocaine has been seized at the arrival terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake during a joint operation conducted this morning (May 30) by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) and Sri Lanka Customs. MORE..
Strong winds cause widespread damage in Colombo
Strong winds cause widespread damage in Colombo
Several areas in and around Colombo sustained significant damage last night (29) as strong winds swept through the city, toppling trees and disrupting traffic movement. MORE..
US appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs under emergency powers
US appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs under emergency powers
A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to continue collecting tariffs under an emergency powers law, for now, as his administration appeals an order striking down the bulk of his signature set of economic policies. MORE..
Heavy showers, strong winds expected in several areas
Heavy showers, strong winds expected in several areas
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts today (30), the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
China eyes more investments in Sri Lanka due to current transparent governance: Chinese Minister
China eyes more investments in Sri Lanka due to current transparent governance: Chinese Minister
The Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Wentao, who is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka, has met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this afternoon (29) at the Presidential Secretariat for discussions. MORE..
Asian Athletics Championships: Sri Lanka clinches Bronze in Women’s 400m Relay
Asian Athletics Championships: Sri Lanka clinches Bronze in Women’s 400m Relay
Sri Lanka has secured a bronze medal in the Women’s 4x400m Relay at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships, held in Gumi, South Korea. MORE..
Over 1,700kg of heroin and ‘Ice’ seized from fishing trawlers in 2025
Over 1,700kg of heroin and ‘Ice’ seized from fishing trawlers in 2025
Sri Lanka Police says that a total of 1,758 kilograms of heroin and ‘Ice’ drugs (crystal methamphetamine) smuggled into the country by drug traffickers on multi-day fishing boats has been seized during the raids carried out so far in 2025. MORE..
Showery conditions to enhance in south-western part of island
Showery conditions to enhance in south-western part of island
The Department of Meteorology says that showery conditions are expected to be enhanced in the South-western part of the island from this evening (29). MORE..
Court grants permission to detain and question 11 arrested with 778kg of narcotics
Court grants permission to detain and question 11 arrested with 778kg of narcotics
Court today granted permission to the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) to detain and question the 11 individuals arrested following the seizure of two multi-day fishing trawlers in deep seas off Sri Lanka’s southern coast on Tuesday (27) while transporting approximately 778 kilograms of heroin and ‘Ice’ narcotics. MORE..
16 OICs transferred and assigned to new positions
16 OICs transferred and assigned to new positions
A total of 16 Officers-in-Charge (OICs) of Sri Lanka Police have been transferred and assigned to new positions with immediate effect. MORE..
Six arrested over shooting of Thusitha Halloluwa’s vehicle remanded
Six arrested over shooting of Thusitha Halloluwa’s vehicle remanded
A total of six individuals arrested over the shooting incident targeting the vehicle of former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusitha Halloluwa, have been remanded until June 12, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
24-hour passport issuance for one-day service to end on May 30
24-hour passport issuance for one-day service to end on May 30
The 24-hour issuance of the one-day passport service at the Department of Immigration and Emigration will end effective from tomorrow (May 30), the department announced. MORE..
Ven. Bandarawela Amithananda Thero passes away
Ven. Bandarawela Amithananda Thero passes away
Prominent preacher Venerable Bandarawela Amithananda Thero, who was receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital due to an illness, has passed away this afternoon (29). MORE..