The 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.

The ‘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).

Road 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.

Nepalese police say the death toll in the floods has risen to 469.

The water-cutting ceremony (Diya Kepeema), held to mark the ritualistic conclusion of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera, was conducted this morning (28) at the Mahaweli River in Gatambe.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said that the United States has offered Nepal "any help that they need" following the devastating flash floods in the country's Rasuwa district, as Washington works to locate American citizens reported missing in the disaster.

Train services on the Northern Railway Line have been disrupted following a train derailment.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) said Nepal floods and landslides were caused by a glacial collapse that triggered a vast flow of icy debris.

Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 millimetres is expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today (28), according to the Department of Meteorology.

Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage has secured another major victory on the international athletics stage, winning the men’s javelin throw at the Zurich Diamond League with a remarkable throw of 92.07 metres.

The number of people killed in Nepal by flash flooding has risen to 389, according to Nepal police.

The final Randoli Perahera of the annual Esala Perahera of the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy proceeded through the streets tonight (27), with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake joining thousands of devotees and spectators to witness the procession,

In a demonstration of Sri Lanka’s solidarity with the people of Nepal following the devastating floods and landslides that have caused loss of life, displacement and widespread destruction, President Anura Kumara Disanayaka has directed the Government to

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed serious concerns over the proposed Twenty-Second Amendment to the Constitution, stating that it could have implications for the independence of the judiciary and the rights and interests of the people.

A married couple was arrested today (27) after police seized a stock of heroin and ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) worth approximately Rs. 70 million during a raid conducted on a beauty salon located on Matara Railway Station Road.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently in Kandy to participate in the events of the annual Esala Perahera of the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa, called on the Most Venerable Mahanayake Theros and Anunayake Theros of the Malwathu and

The final Randoli Perahera of the historic 2026 Kandy Esala Perahera Festival began its street procession today (27) at the auspicious time of 6.43 p.m.

Police Media Division says the computerized data system used to process Police Clearance Certificates has been restored following a temporary system failure and applicants can now submit applications online as usual.