Colombo’s drainage system designed to handle 30mm of rainfall - MayorColombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar has stated that the city’s drainage system, which was developed over the years to accommodate rainfall of approximately 30mm, was overwhelmed by the unusually heavy rainfall of 129mm recorded yesterday, resulting in flooding in several areas.52m agoUnderworld figure ‘Kaiwaru Muthu’ remandedManoj Muthukumarana, alias “Kaiwaru Muthu,” a suspected member of an organised criminal gang, has been remanded until November 19.1h agoNEWS ALERTFour missing while bathing in a stream in DeniyayaAt least four persons are reportedly missing and feared drowned while bathing in a stream at Bevaraliya in Deniyaya, according to police.1h agoNEWS ALERTFour missing while bathing in a stream in DeniyayaAt least four persons are reportedly missing and feared drowned while bathing in a stream at Bevaraliya in Deniyaya, according to police.1h agoPM Harini Amarasuriya returns to Sri Lanka following CHOGM 2026Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya returned to Sri Lanka today (07), following her participation in the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026 held in Antigua and Barbuda.2h agoPM Harini Amarasuriya returns to Sri Lanka following CHOGM 2026Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya returned to Sri Lanka today (07), following her participation in the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026 held in Antigua and Barbuda.2h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningThe Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level advisory for severe lightning affecting several areas across the island.4h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningThe Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level advisory for severe lightning affecting several areas across the island.4h agoPAYE tax to be revised under 2027 Budget - PresidentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax will be revised through the 2027 Budget, which is scheduled to be presented to Parliament next week.4h agoPAYE tax to be revised under 2027 Budget - PresidentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax will be revised through the 2027 Budget, which is scheduled to be presented to Parliament next week.4h agoNEWS ALERTTwo arrested amidst tensions during ‘Satyagraha’ attempt near Ruwanweli Maha SeyaTwo individuals have been taken into custody following a tense situation that arose during an attempt to stage a Satyagraha campaign by several Buddhist monks near the Ruwanweli Maha Seya in Anuradhapura.4h agoNEWS ALERTTwo arrested amidst tensions during ‘Satyagraha’ attempt near Ruwanweli Maha SeyaTwo individuals have been taken into custody following a tense situation that arose during an attempt to stage a Satyagraha campaign by several Buddhist monks near the Ruwanweli Maha Seya in Anuradhapura.4h agoNEWS ALERTTense situation near Ruwanweli Maha Seya following 'Satyagraha' attemptA tense situation has reportedly unfolded at the ‘Dansal’ premises near the Ruwanweli Maha Seya in Anuradhapura, following an attempt by a group, including several Buddhist monks, to commence a ‘Satyagraha’ campaign.4h agoNEWS ALERTTense situation near Ruwanweli Maha Seya following 'Satyagraha' attemptA tense situation has reportedly unfolded at the ‘Dansal’ premises near the Ruwanweli Maha Seya in Anuradhapura, following an attempt by a group, including several Buddhist monks, to commence a ‘Satyagraha’ campaign.4h agoGovt drafting new legislation to abolish manpower labour system – MinisterMinister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe has stated that the government is currently drafting new legislation aimed at abolishing the manpower labour system operating in the country.5h agoGovt drafting new legislation to abolish manpower labour system – MinisterMinister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe has stated that the government is currently drafting new legislation aimed at abolishing the manpower labour system operating in the country.5h agoNEWS ALERTThimbirigasyaya records highest rainfall of 146.6 mm in past 24 hoursThe Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported the highest rainfall of 146.6 mm in Thimbirigasyaya, followed by 125.5 mm in Mattakkuliya and 117.6 mm in Bopagama during the 24-hour period ending at 6.00 a.m. today (07).6h agoNEWS ALERTThimbirigasyaya records highest rainfall of 146.6 mm in past 24 hoursThe Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported the highest rainfall of 146.6 mm in Thimbirigasyaya, followed by 125.5 mm in Mattakkuliya and 117.6 mm in Bopagama during the 24-hour period ending at 6.00 a.m. today (07).6h agoUS offers up to $20M reward for information on Iran's nuclear program: CENTCOMThe US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Friday that the Rewards for Justice program is offering up to $20 million for information about Iran's nuclear program.6h agoUS offers up to $20M reward for information on Iran's nuclear program: CENTCOMThe US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Friday that the Rewards for Justice program is offering up to $20 million for information about Iran's nuclear program.6h agoTamil-medium schools in four provinces granted special holiday on Monday for ‘Deepavali’In view of the Deepavali festival, which falls tomorrow (08), a special school holiday has been declared for next Monday (09) for all Tamil-medium schools in the Central, Uva, Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces.7h agoTamil-medium schools in four provinces granted special holiday on Monday for ‘Deepavali’In view of the Deepavali festival, which falls tomorrow (08), a special school holiday has been declared for next Monday (09) for all Tamil-medium schools in the Central, Uva, Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces.7h ago50-year-old arrested with 100 bottles of illicit liquor in PiliyandalaPolice stated that a 50-year-old resident of Karadiyana, Piliyandala, was arrested in possession of 75 litres of illicit liquor (100 bottles) during a raid conducted in the Karadiyana area yesterday (06).8h ago50-year-old arrested with 100 bottles of illicit liquor in PiliyandalaPolice stated that a 50-year-old resident of Karadiyana, Piliyandala, was arrested in possession of 75 litres of illicit liquor (100 bottles) during a raid conducted in the Karadiyana area yesterday (06).8h agoIndian national arrested at BIA with over 7kg of Kush and HashishA foreign passenger attempting to smuggle a consignment of “Kush” and “Hashish” narcotics, valued at around Rs. 231.42 million, out of the country through the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), was arrested in the early hours of today (07) 8h agoIndian national arrested at BIA with over 7kg of Kush and HashishA foreign passenger attempting to smuggle a consignment of “Kush” and “Hashish” narcotics, valued at around Rs. 231.42 million, out of the country through the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), was arrested in the early hours of today (07) 8h agoParaguay's President Santiago Peña impeached and arrestedParaguay's President Santiago Peña has been impeached and placed under house arrest.8h agoParaguay's President Santiago Peña impeached and arrestedParaguay's President Santiago Peña has been impeached and placed under house arrest.8h agoRailway signalling system restored; train services return to normalThe Sri Lanka Railways Department has announced that the fault in the railway signalling system, which occurred due to heavy rainfall last evening (06), has been rectified.8h agoRailway signalling system restored; train services return to normalThe Sri Lanka Railways Department has announced that the fault in the railway signalling system, which occurred due to heavy rainfall last evening (06), has been rectified.8h agoCause of flooding at Colombo National Hospital last evening revealedSeveral units of the Colombo National Hospital, including the Accident Service, were reportedly inundated following heavy rainfall, with the incident allegedly linked to the Colombo Municipal Council's failure to properly clean and maintain the Norris Canal.8h agoCause of flooding at Colombo National Hospital last evening revealedSeveral units of the Colombo National Hospital, including the Accident Service, were reportedly inundated following heavy rainfall, with the incident allegedly linked to the Colombo Municipal Council's failure to properly clean and maintain the Norris Canal.8h agoHeavy showers above 100 mm expected in several parts of Sri Lanka todayThe Department of Meteorology has said that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Northern, Eastern and Uva provinces.8h agoHeavy showers above 100 mm expected in several parts of Sri Lanka todayThe Department of Meteorology has said that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Northern, Eastern and Uva provinces.8h agoNEWS ALERT32-year-old arrested with a large haul of heroin and ‘Ice’ in ThalawathugodaA 32-year-old individual has been arrested by the Police Special Task Force (STF) in the Thalawathugoda area while in possession of 2 kilograms and 946 grams of heroin and 5 kilograms and 290 grams of crystal methamphetamine ('Ice').8h agoNEWS ALERT32-year-old arrested with a large haul of heroin and ‘Ice’ in ThalawathugodaA 32-year-old individual has been arrested by the Police Special Task Force (STF) in the Thalawathugoda area while in possession of 2 kilograms and 946 grams of heroin and 5 kilograms and 290 grams of crystal methamphetamine ('Ice').8h agoNEWS ALERT25-year-old arrested with large narcotics haul in MadiwelaA suspect was arrested last night (6) by the Western Province North Crimes Division in possession of heroin, crystal methamphetamine ('Ice'), and Kush.9h agoNEWS ALERT25-year-old arrested with large narcotics haul in MadiwelaA suspect was arrested last night (6) by the Western Province North Crimes Division in possession of heroin, crystal methamphetamine ('Ice'), and Kush.9h ago
