Remand suspects a major factor in prison overcrowding, officials sayThe growing number of suspects held on remand is having a significant impact on overcrowding in Sri Lankan prisons, with officials highlighting the urgent need to expedite forensic reports and introduce other measures to reduce the number of people awaiting trial in custody.28m agoOne dead, seven injured in wasp attack at Lindula tea estateA tea estate worker has died while seven others sustained injuries in a wasp attack at the Lindula Waltrim Estate today (21).40m agoSri Lanka’s inflation surges to 8.1% in August Sri Lanka’s overall inflation rate, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, increased to 8.1% in August 2026, up from 7.2% recorded in July 2026, according to the Department of Census and Statistics.44m agoSri Lanka’s inflation surges to 8.1% in August Sri Lanka’s overall inflation rate, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, increased to 8.1% in August 2026, up from 7.2% recorded in July 2026, according to the Department of Census and Statistics.44m ago22nd Amendment debate set for September 24–25 after Supreme Court determination Parliament will debate the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill on September 24 and 25, following the Supreme Court’s determination on petitions challenging the constitutionality of the proposed legislation. 1h ago22nd Amendment debate set for September 24–25 after Supreme Court determination Parliament will debate the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill on September 24 and 25, following the Supreme Court’s determination on petitions challenging the constitutionality of the proposed legislation. 1h ago2026 A/L practical examination dates and subjects announcedThe Department of Examinations has announced the dates and subject details for the practical examinations of the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination.1h ago2026 A/L practical examination dates and subjects announcedThe Department of Examinations has announced the dates and subject details for the practical examinations of the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination.1h agoNEWS ALERTLow-pressure system near Sri Lanka expected to intensify into depression within 24 hoursA low-pressure area over the Andaman Sea region of the Bay of Bengal, northeast of Sri Lanka is expected to intensify into a depression within the next 24 hours, according to the Department of Meteorology.1h agoNEWS ALERTLow-pressure system near Sri Lanka expected to intensify into depression within 24 hoursA low-pressure area over the Andaman Sea region of the Bay of Bengal, northeast of Sri Lanka is expected to intensify into a depression within the next 24 hours, according to the Department of Meteorology.1h agoIrrigation Dept warns of rising water levels in several riversThe Irrigation Department states that significant rainfall has been recorded in most parts of the country, including the Western, North Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Matale districts.1h agoIrrigation Dept warns of rising water levels in several riversThe Irrigation Department states that significant rainfall has been recorded in most parts of the country, including the Western, North Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Matale districts.1h agoFlood warnings extended for Kuda Ganga and Gin GangaThe Irrigation Department has extended the flood warning issued at 9:30 a.m. yesterday (20) for the Kuda Ganga sub-basin of the Kalu Ganga for a further 24 hours.2h agoFlood warnings extended for Kuda Ganga and Gin GangaThe Irrigation Department has extended the flood warning issued at 9:30 a.m. yesterday (20) for the Kuda Ganga sub-basin of the Kalu Ganga for a further 24 hours.2h agoNEWS ALERTChina's Xi to visit the US from September 23-25Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the US from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of President Donald Trump, China's Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Monday.2h agoNEWS ALERTChina's Xi to visit the US from September 23-25Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the US from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of President Donald Trump, China's Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Monday.2h agoNavy rescues two fishermen in distress off MannarThe Sri Lanka Navy has rescued two fishermen after their one-day fishing trawler ran out of fuel and drifted off the northern coast of Mannar, today (21). 3h agoNavy rescues two fishermen in distress off MannarThe Sri Lanka Navy has rescued two fishermen after their one-day fishing trawler ran out of fuel and drifted off the northern coast of Mannar, today (21). 3h agoOver 300 mm of rainfall recorded in three days, landslide risk risesThe National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) states that around 35 minor land instability incidents have been reported so far due to the prevailing heavy rainfall.3h agoOver 300 mm of rainfall recorded in three days, landslide risk risesThe National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) states that around 35 minor land instability incidents have been reported so far due to the prevailing heavy rainfall.3h ago38 schools closed across Sri Lanka due to bad weatherThe Ministry of Education states that 38 schools across the island have been granted a holiday today (21) due to the adverse weather conditions prevailing across the country.4h ago38 schools closed across Sri Lanka due to bad weatherThe Ministry of Education states that 38 schools across the island have been granted a holiday today (21) due to the adverse weather conditions prevailing across the country.4h agoNEWS ALERTSpeaker receives Supreme Court determination on 22nd AmendmentThe Supreme Court's confidential determination on the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution has been received by the Speaker, the Speaker's Office said.4h agoNEWS ALERTSpeaker receives Supreme Court determination on 22nd AmendmentThe Supreme Court's confidential determination on the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution has been received by the Speaker, the Speaker's Office said.4h agoJapan braces for record rain as powerful typhoon nears east coastA powerful typhoon barrelling towards Japan's eastern coast has disrupted transportation and forced the closure of several tourist hotspots. 4h agoJapan braces for record rain as powerful typhoon nears east coastA powerful typhoon barrelling towards Japan's eastern coast has disrupted transportation and forced the closure of several tourist hotspots. 4h agoNavy deploys 14 disaster relief teams amid adverse weatherThe Sri Lanka Navy has placed 171 disaster relief teams on standby and had deployed 14 units across the Southern and Western provinces today (21) to assist communities affected by adverse weather conditions. 5h agoNavy deploys 14 disaster relief teams amid adverse weatherThe Sri Lanka Navy has placed 171 disaster relief teams on standby and had deployed 14 units across the Southern and Western provinces today (21) to assist communities affected by adverse weather conditions. 5h agoWimal Weerawansa appears before court after arrest warrant issuedFormer Minister Wimal Weerawansa, against whom an arrest warrant had been issued, appeared before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court a short while ago, said Ada Derana reporter.5h agoWimal Weerawansa appears before court after arrest warrant issuedFormer Minister Wimal Weerawansa, against whom an arrest warrant had been issued, appeared before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court a short while ago, said Ada Derana reporter.5h agoArrest warrant issued for former Minister Wimal WeerawansaThe Colombo Magistrate’s Court has issued a warrant for the arrest and production before court of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa after he failed to appear before the court today (21).5h agoArrest warrant issued for former Minister Wimal WeerawansaThe Colombo Magistrate’s Court has issued a warrant for the arrest and production before court of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa after he failed to appear before the court today (21).5h ago13 schools in Nuwara Eliya and Hatton zones closed due to adverse weatherDue to the prevailing adverse weather conditions, 13 Sinhala and Tamil medium schools in the Nuwara Eliya and Hatton Education Zones have been given a holiday today (21). 5h ago13 schools in Nuwara Eliya and Hatton zones closed due to adverse weatherDue to the prevailing adverse weather conditions, 13 Sinhala and Tamil medium schools in the Nuwara Eliya and Hatton Education Zones have been given a holiday today (21). 5h agoRed warning issued for multi-day boats amid strong winds, rough seas in Bay of BengalThe Department of Meteorology has issued a Red Warning for strong winds and rough seas for multi-day boats operating in the deep-sea areas of the Bay of Bengal.6h agoRed warning issued for multi-day boats amid strong winds, rough seas in Bay of BengalThe Department of Meteorology has issued a Red Warning for strong winds and rough seas for multi-day boats operating in the deep-sea areas of the Bay of Bengal.6h agoKegalle District records highest rainfall as heavy rains continueThe Department of Meteorology reports that the highest rainfall recorded over the past few hours was 104 mm in the Maliboda area of the Kegalle District.7h agoKegalle District records highest rainfall as heavy rains continueThe Department of Meteorology reports that the highest rainfall recorded over the past few hours was 104 mm in the Maliboda area of the Kegalle District.7h ago
