Winds up to 50 kmph expected in southern and eastern seasWind speeds of up to 50 kmph are expected in several sea areas around Sri Lanka, with the Department of Meteorology warning of temporarily strong gusty winds and rough seas during the next 24 hours.7m ago15 Northern Province divisional secretariats recognised for service excellenceA total of 15 Divisional Secretariats in the Northern Province have been recognised for their outstanding performance in handling applications under the President’s Fund following the decentralisation of its services to the Divisional Secretariat level.22m agoCAA steps up SLS checks on feeding and reusable plastic bottlesThe Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has seized more than 1,400 plastic bottles and baby feeding bottles that failed to comply with required legal standards during a special island-wide inspection programme.32m agoCAA steps up SLS checks on feeding and reusable plastic bottlesThe Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has seized more than 1,400 plastic bottles and baby feeding bottles that failed to comply with required legal standards during a special island-wide inspection programme.32m agoTwo mass shootings in South Africa leave at least 27 deadTwo mass shootings in South Africa have left at least 27 people dead, police said on Sunday. 42m agoTwo mass shootings in South Africa leave at least 27 deadTwo mass shootings in South Africa have left at least 27 people dead, police said on Sunday. 42m agoSajith calls for urgent plan to tackle climate disastersIt is a timely necessity to formulate a plan capable of effectively responding to even the most severe weather and climate-related disasters that could affect the country, according to leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa.48m agoSajith calls for urgent plan to tackle climate disastersIt is a timely necessity to formulate a plan capable of effectively responding to even the most severe weather and climate-related disasters that could affect the country, according to leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa.48m agoNarcotics haul seized in Jaffna valued at over Rs. 1bn – Dy MinisterThe total value of the consignment of narcotics seized by the Sri Lanka Navy during a special operation conducted in Kusumanthurai Beach area in Madagal, Jaffna, earlier today (27) is estimated at Rs. 1.5 billion, Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara said. 1h agoNarcotics haul seized in Jaffna valued at over Rs. 1bn – Dy MinisterThe total value of the consignment of narcotics seized by the Sri Lanka Navy during a special operation conducted in Kusumanthurai Beach area in Madagal, Jaffna, earlier today (27) is estimated at Rs. 1.5 billion, Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara said. 1h agoSri Lanka ranked among top 10 global risers in tourismSri Lanka has been ranked among the top 10 countries in the world for the fastest improvement in the Travel and Tourism Development Index between 2024 and 2026, according to the 2026 Travel and Tourism Development Index released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).2h agoSri Lanka ranked among top 10 global risers in tourismSri Lanka has been ranked among the top 10 countries in the world for the fastest improvement in the Travel and Tourism Development Index between 2024 and 2026, according to the 2026 Travel and Tourism Development Index released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).2h ago18-year-old arrested with nearly 3kg of heroin in TangalleAn 18-year-old youth has been arrested with nearly 3 kilograms of heroin during a raid conducted at a house in the Yayawatta area of Palapotha, Tangalle. 2h ago18-year-old arrested with nearly 3kg of heroin in TangalleAn 18-year-old youth has been arrested with nearly 3 kilograms of heroin during a raid conducted at a house in the Yayawatta area of Palapotha, Tangalle. 2h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTTwo including woman killed, another woman critical after Baddegama shootingIt is reported that one of the two women who sustained critical injuries in the shooting incident has also succumbed to her injuries. 3h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTTwo including woman killed, another woman critical after Baddegama shootingIt is reported that one of the two women who sustained critical injuries in the shooting incident has also succumbed to her injuries. 3h agoPolice remove Thileepan memorial in Nallur following commemoration ceremonyA memorial established for former LTTE member Thileepan, in Nallur, Jaffna, has been removed from the site by the police. 4h agoPolice remove Thileepan memorial in Nallur following commemoration ceremonyA memorial established for former LTTE member Thileepan, in Nallur, Jaffna, has been removed from the site by the police. 4h agoUPDATEOver 81kg of ‘Ice’ & heroin seized from vessel intercepted in Kusumanthurai BeachUpdate- It has been revealed that over 81 kilograms of narcotics have been seized from the vessel intercepted in the Kusumanthurai Beach area in Madagal, Jaffna. 4h agoUPDATEOver 81kg of ‘Ice’ & heroin seized from vessel intercepted in Kusumanthurai BeachUpdate- It has been revealed that over 81 kilograms of narcotics have been seized from the vessel intercepted in the Kusumanthurai Beach area in Madagal, Jaffna. 4h agoAdverse weather affects over 3,400 people across 15 districtsThe Disaster Management Centre (DMC) says adverse weather conditions have affected 104 Divisional Secretariat (DS) divisions across 15 districts. 5h agoAdverse weather affects over 3,400 people across 15 districtsThe Disaster Management Centre (DMC) says adverse weather conditions have affected 104 Divisional Secretariat (DS) divisions across 15 districts. 5h agoCOPE decides to probe govt. losses linked to Avant-Garde involvement in maritime securityThe Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) says it will lodge complaints with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over the involvement of Avant-Garde in maritime security services...5h agoCOPE decides to probe govt. losses linked to Avant-Garde involvement in maritime securityThe Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) says it will lodge complaints with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over the involvement of Avant-Garde in maritime security services...5h agoTwo Chinese nationals arrested with stock of foreign cigarettes at BIATwo Chinese nationals have been arrested in possession of a consignment of foreign cigarettes smuggled into Sri Lanka. 5h agoTwo Chinese nationals arrested with stock of foreign cigarettes at BIATwo Chinese nationals have been arrested in possession of a consignment of foreign cigarettes smuggled into Sri Lanka. 5h agoNor'easter brings flooding as New York and New Jersey declare emergencyTens of millions of people across the north-eastern US are in the path of a powerful storm bringing coastal flooding, power cuts, travel chaos and cancelled stadium events. 5h agoNor'easter brings flooding as New York and New Jersey declare emergencyTens of millions of people across the north-eastern US are in the path of a powerful storm bringing coastal flooding, power cuts, travel chaos and cancelled stadium events. 5h agoPope praises young people's 'energy and commitment' at huge open-air Mass in ParisPope Leo XIV has praised the "enthusiasm, energy and commitment" young people bring to the Catholic Church as dense crowds attended an open-air Mass in Paris. 7h agoPope praises young people's 'energy and commitment' at huge open-air Mass in ParisPope Leo XIV has praised the "enthusiasm, energy and commitment" young people bring to the Catholic Church as dense crowds attended an open-air Mass in Paris. 7h agoFlood warnings for Nilwala and Gin Rivers extendedThe Irrigation Department has extended the flood warnings issued for the Nilwala and Gin rivers for a further 24 hours. 7h agoFlood warnings for Nilwala and Gin Rivers extendedThe Irrigation Department has extended the flood warnings issued for the Nilwala and Gin rivers for a further 24 hours. 7h agoSeveral spells of showers expected in parts of the island todaySeveral spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (27), the Department of Meteorology said. 7h agoSeveral spells of showers expected in parts of the island todaySeveral spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (27), the Department of Meteorology said. 7h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTNavy seizes vessel carrying suspected narcotics at Kusumanthurai BeachA vessel carrying a stock of suspected narcotic drugs has been taken into custody by the Sri Lanka Navy on the Kusumanthurai Beach area in the North.7h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTNavy seizes vessel carrying suspected narcotics at Kusumanthurai BeachA vessel carrying a stock of suspected narcotic drugs has been taken into custody by the Sri Lanka Navy on the Kusumanthurai Beach area in the North.7h agoDistrict-level committees to be established to curb illegal fishingSteps have been taken to establish district-level committees to curb illegal fishing activities and unlawful operations involving fishing vessels.16h agoDistrict-level committees to be established to curb illegal fishingSteps have been taken to establish district-level committees to curb illegal fishing activities and unlawful operations involving fishing vessels.16h ago
