Special regulations introduced to protect 'Nildiya Pokuna'A special Gazette notification containing regulations aimed at preserving the "Nildiya Pokuna" (Blue Water Pond), the popular tourist site in Ella, was signed today (07).7m agoEl Niño conditions raise concerns over coral reefs and marine habitatsThe Department of Wildlife Conservation states that rising ocean water temperatures due to El Niño conditions could affect the feeding grounds of marine mammals.37m agoGreen-background number plates to be issued for electric vehiclesThe Department of Motor Traffic states that steps have been taken to issue number plates with a green background for all electric motor vehicles.1h agoGreen-background number plates to be issued for electric vehiclesThe Department of Motor Traffic states that steps have been taken to issue number plates with a green background for all electric motor vehicles.1h agoYoshitha Rajapaksa withdraws appeal against conspiracy charge in money laundering caseAn appeal filed by Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, seeking an order preventing the maintaining of the conspiracy charge against him in a case filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, has been withdrawn before the Supreme Court today (07). 2h agoYoshitha Rajapaksa withdraws appeal against conspiracy charge in money laundering caseAn appeal filed by Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, seeking an order preventing the maintaining of the conspiracy charge against him in a case filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, has been withdrawn before the Supreme Court today (07). 2h agoNamal Rajapaksa granted permission to receive meals from homeThe Department of Prisons states that Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently being held in remand custody, has been granted permission to receive cooked meals from home.2h agoNamal Rajapaksa granted permission to receive meals from homeThe Department of Prisons states that Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently being held in remand custody, has been granted permission to receive cooked meals from home.2h agoNepal observes national mourning on 13th day of flash flood tragedyNepal on Monday (September 7, 2026) observed a national day of mourning on the 13th day of the Rasuwa flash flood disaster, honouring more than 1,340 people who lost their lives in one of the country's deadliest natural disasters in recent history. 2h agoNepal observes national mourning on 13th day of flash flood tragedyNepal on Monday (September 7, 2026) observed a national day of mourning on the 13th day of the Rasuwa flash flood disaster, honouring more than 1,340 people who lost their lives in one of the country's deadliest natural disasters in recent history. 2h agoVen. Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero arrestedVenerable Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero has been arrested by the Batticaloa Police. 2h agoVen. Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero arrestedVenerable Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero has been arrested by the Batticaloa Police. 2h agoNEWS ALERTYala National Park's Blocks 1 & 2 to be temporarily closed from Sep. 14Blocks 1 and 2 of Yala National Park will be temporarily closed from September 14, taking into consideration the heat stress experienced by animals and wildlife officers due to the prevailing high temperatures.2h agoNEWS ALERTYala National Park's Blocks 1 & 2 to be temporarily closed from Sep. 14Blocks 1 and 2 of Yala National Park will be temporarily closed from September 14, taking into consideration the heat stress experienced by animals and wildlife officers due to the prevailing high temperatures.2h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Uva and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Mullaittivu districts. 3h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Uva and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Mullaittivu districts. 3h agoWater levels in several reservoirs drop rapidly amid dry weather – Irrigation Dept.The total water storage capacity of reservoirs across the island currently stands at nearly 47.3% amid the prevailing dry weather, according to H.M.P.S.D. Herath, Director (Water Management) of the Irrigation Department. 3h agoWater levels in several reservoirs drop rapidly amid dry weather – Irrigation Dept.The total water storage capacity of reservoirs across the island currently stands at nearly 47.3% amid the prevailing dry weather, according to H.M.P.S.D. Herath, Director (Water Management) of the Irrigation Department. 3h agoDrinking water distribution continues in dry weather-affected districts in Sri LankaThe National Disaster Relief Services Centre states that the distribution of drinking water to districts affected by dry weather is continuing without interruption.3h agoDrinking water distribution continues in dry weather-affected districts in Sri LankaThe National Disaster Relief Services Centre states that the distribution of drinking water to districts affected by dry weather is continuing without interruption.3h agoThailand ends visa-free entry for Sri Lankan passport holders from Sep. 15Sri Lankan passport holders travelling to Thailand will no longer be eligible for visa-free entry from September 15, 2026, according to a new visa notice issued by the Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo.4h agoThailand ends visa-free entry for Sri Lankan passport holders from Sep. 15Sri Lankan passport holders travelling to Thailand will no longer be eligible for visa-free entry from September 15, 2026, according to a new visa notice issued by the Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo.4h agoSacred tusker Wasana to be released only for major ‘peraheras’The Basnayake Nilame of the historic Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya, Thilina Madhusankha, has announced a decision to discontinue the release of the sacred tusker “Wasana” for ordinary peraheras, except for major historical religious processions such as the Kandy Esala Perahera.4h agoSacred tusker Wasana to be released only for major ‘peraheras’The Basnayake Nilame of the historic Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya, Thilina Madhusankha, has announced a decision to discontinue the release of the sacred tusker “Wasana” for ordinary peraheras, except for major historical religious processions such as the Kandy Esala Perahera.4h agoOil prices rise after US, Iran trade fire in Strait of HormuzOil prices have extended their gains as renewed strikes between the US and Iran on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz raise concerns of prolonged supply disruptions, according to Reuters. 5h agoOil prices rise after US, Iran trade fire in Strait of HormuzOil prices have extended their gains as renewed strikes between the US and Iran on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz raise concerns of prolonged supply disruptions, according to Reuters. 5h agoCar crashes into safety fence on Southern ExpresswayA luxury car traveling on the Southern Expressway veered off the road and crashed into the safety fence, resulting in an accident this morning (07). 5h agoCar crashes into safety fence on Southern ExpresswayA luxury car traveling on the Southern Expressway veered off the road and crashed into the safety fence, resulting in an accident this morning (07). 5h agoFive arrested for illegal excavation of artifacts in HingurakgodaFive suspects who allegedly carried out illegal excavations in search of artifacts have been arrested by police. 5h agoFive arrested for illegal excavation of artifacts in HingurakgodaFive suspects who allegedly carried out illegal excavations in search of artifacts have been arrested by police. 5h agoModernization of Hingurakgoda Railway Station commencesModernization work on the Hingurakgoda Railway Station in the Polonnaruwa District has commenced under a program aimed at upgrading facilities at 100 railway stations across the island.5h agoModernization of Hingurakgoda Railway Station commencesModernization work on the Hingurakgoda Railway Station in the Polonnaruwa District has commenced under a program aimed at upgrading facilities at 100 railway stations across the island.5h agoEight Indonesian airports remain shut due to volcanic ash from Anak KrakatauEight Indonesian airports, including two serving Jakarta, remained closed early on Monday (Sep 7) because of volcanic ash from eruptions of Mount Anak Krakatau, the transport minister said. 6h agoEight Indonesian airports remain shut due to volcanic ash from Anak KrakatauEight Indonesian airports, including two serving Jakarta, remained closed early on Monday (Sep 7) because of volcanic ash from eruptions of Mount Anak Krakatau, the transport minister said. 6h agoZelensky says he expects war to continue into winter after talks with US envoysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he expects the war with Russia to continue into the winter, following talks with Donald Trump's top envoys in Kyiv. 7h agoZelensky says he expects war to continue into winter after talks with US envoysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he expects the war with Russia to continue into the winter, following talks with Donald Trump's top envoys in Kyiv. 7h ago13 including woman arrested after attempting to reach India by seaThirteen individuals, including a woman, have been arrested by police after allegedly attempting to travel to India by sea. 8h ago13 including woman arrested after attempting to reach India by seaThirteen individuals, including a woman, have been arrested by police after allegedly attempting to travel to India by sea. 8h ago
