Warm weather advisory issued for several districtsA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Eastern Province and Polonnaruwa, Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Monaragala and Hambantota districts.49m agoNepal monitoring two lakes, flood risk to remain until they're fully drained, official saysNepal is monitoring two lakes upstream of the flood zone where hundreds died on Wednesday, an official with Nepal's Disaster Management Authority said.59m agoHusband murders wife inside reserve in A’pura, attempts to take own life A 59-year-old woman was murdered after her husband allegedly attacked her with a sharp weapon inside a forest reserve in the Korakahawewa area of Anuradhapura this morning (28).1h agoHusband murders wife inside reserve in A’pura, attempts to take own life A 59-year-old woman was murdered after her husband allegedly attacked her with a sharp weapon inside a forest reserve in the Korakahawewa area of Anuradhapura this morning (28).1h agoParliament to convene from September 8 to 11 The Secretary General of the Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera announced that the Parliament is scheduled to convene from September 8 to 11, 2026. 2h agoParliament to convene from September 8 to 11 The Secretary General of the Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera announced that the Parliament is scheduled to convene from September 8 to 11, 2026. 2h agoDengue cases in Sri Lanka rise to 94,805 this yearAccording to the National Dengue Control Unit, the total number of dengue cases reported in the country so far this year has risen to 94,805. 2h agoDengue cases in Sri Lanka rise to 94,805 this yearAccording to the National Dengue Control Unit, the total number of dengue cases reported in the country so far this year has risen to 94,805. 2h agoSri Lanka ranked 120th in global minimum wage comparisonAccording to data compiled by Visual Capitalist from International Labour Organization (ILO) statistics, Sri Lanka ranks 120th out of 130 countries in purchasing power parity (PPP)-adjusted monthly minimum wages in US dollars.2h agoSri Lanka ranked 120th in global minimum wage comparisonAccording to data compiled by Visual Capitalist from International Labour Organization (ILO) statistics, Sri Lanka ranks 120th out of 130 countries in purchasing power parity (PPP)-adjusted monthly minimum wages in US dollars.2h agoNEWS ALERTNepal Police say 547 people confirmed deadUPDATE: In the latest update from Nepal Police, it says 547 people are confirmed to have been killed so far, with a further 1,473 people injured.3h agoNEWS ALERTNepal Police say 547 people confirmed deadUPDATE: In the latest update from Nepal Police, it says 547 people are confirmed to have been killed so far, with a further 1,473 people injured.3h agoUgandan King Oyo Nyimba, once world's youngest monarch, dies at 34Oyo Nyimba, a Ugandan king, who became the world's youngest reigning monarch when he took the crown in 1995, has died aged 34, the prime minister of his kingdom announced.3h agoUgandan King Oyo Nyimba, once world's youngest monarch, dies at 34Oyo Nyimba, a Ugandan king, who became the world's youngest reigning monarch when he took the crown in 1995, has died aged 34, the prime minister of his kingdom announced.3h agoIran war diplomacy turns toward reopening Strait of HormuzIran war mediators have placed renewed emphasis on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran agreeing to draw up a list of conditions to restore normal traffic after a Qatari emissary pressed the Iranians to respect freedom of navigation.4h agoIran war diplomacy turns toward reopening Strait of HormuzIran war mediators have placed renewed emphasis on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran agreeing to draw up a list of conditions to restore normal traffic after a Qatari emissary pressed the Iranians to respect freedom of navigation.4h agoColombo Port enters global top 20 after strong container volume growthThe Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) said that the Port of Colombo has strengthened its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing major container hubs, handling 4.44 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) 4h agoColombo Port enters global top 20 after strong container volume growthThe Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) said that the Port of Colombo has strengthened its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing major container hubs, handling 4.44 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) 4h agoNEWS ALERTBill to establish Central Highlands Protection Authority to be presented to Parliament - PresidentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that steps are being taken to pass the Central Highlands Protection Authority Bill in Parliament by the end of this year or early next year, thereby granting the Authority all necessary powers to protect that ecosystem.5h agoNEWS ALERTBill to establish Central Highlands Protection Authority to be presented to Parliament - PresidentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that steps are being taken to pass the Central Highlands Protection Authority Bill in Parliament by the end of this year or early next year, thereby granting the Authority all necessary powers to protect that ecosystem.5h agoNorway’s King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes King Haakon VIIIKing Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of European noblewomen to marry his school sweetheart, died Friday. He was 89.6h agoNorway’s King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes King Haakon VIIIKing Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of European noblewomen to marry his school sweetheart, died Friday. He was 89.6h agoGovt pharmacists to launch one-day trade union action The Society of Government Pharmacists has decided to launch a one-day trade union action from 8:00 a.m. on Monday (August 31). 6h agoGovt pharmacists to launch one-day trade union action The Society of Government Pharmacists has decided to launch a one-day trade union action from 8:00 a.m. on Monday (August 31). 6h ago'High risk' of lake breaching and causing second flood, warns ChinaChina has warned there is a "high risk" that a lake which formed after the recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border may breach its banks, causing a second flood downstream.6h ago'High risk' of lake breaching and causing second flood, warns ChinaChina has warned there is a "high risk" that a lake which formed after the recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border may breach its banks, causing a second flood downstream.6h agoRescue operations suspended after lake near China-Nepal border overflowsA lake that formed near to the China-Nepal border after Wednesday's floods has overflowed, causing rescue operations in the area to be halted, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported.7h agoRescue operations suspended after lake near China-Nepal border overflowsA lake that formed near to the China-Nepal border after Wednesday's floods has overflowed, causing rescue operations in the area to be halted, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported.7h agoAnother petition filed supporting 22nd Amendment BillAnother intervenient petition has been filed before the Supreme Court in support of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill, which was presented to the Parliament by the Government.7h agoAnother petition filed supporting 22nd Amendment BillAnother intervenient petition has been filed before the Supreme Court in support of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill, which was presented to the Parliament by the Government.7h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankesanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar, from Mullaitivu to Trincomalee, and from Hambantota to Pottuvil. 8h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankesanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar, from Mullaitivu to Trincomalee, and from Hambantota to Pottuvil. 8h ago‘Navodayapuram’ housing project vested with public under Presidential patronageThe ‘Navodayapuram’ housing scheme, constructed for families who lost their homes due to the landslide at Kabaragala Mountain in Poonagala, Bandarawela, in 2023, was officially handed over to the public today (28). 8h ago‘Navodayapuram’ housing project vested with public under Presidential patronageThe ‘Navodayapuram’ housing scheme, constructed for families who lost their homes due to the landslide at Kabaragala Mountain in Poonagala, Bandarawela, in 2023, was officially handed over to the public today (28). 8h agoNEWS ALERTExpressways generate over Rs. 124 million in revenue during two-day holiday periodRoad Development Authority (RDA) stated that Rs. 124,574,925 in revenue was generated from vehicles using the expressway network during the two recent holidays on August 26 and 27.9h agoNEWS ALERTExpressways generate over Rs. 124 million in revenue during two-day holiday periodRoad Development Authority (RDA) stated that Rs. 124,574,925 in revenue was generated from vehicles using the expressway network during the two recent holidays on August 26 and 27.9h agoNEWS ALERTDeath toll in Nepal flood reaches 469, police sayNepalese police say the death toll in the floods has risen to 469.10h agoNEWS ALERTDeath toll in Nepal flood reaches 469, police sayNepalese police say the death toll in the floods has risen to 469.10h ago
