Blocks 1 and 2 of the Yala National Park will be temporarily closed to the public from 14 September to 15 October due to the prevailing drought conditions in the area, the Wildlife Department announced.

Drinking water from Nuwara Eliya’s Gregory Lake could pose a serious risk to human life, with the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) scientifically confirming that consumption of the water could even be fatal...

At least 17 people have been killed and nearly 400 others are unaccounted for after a flash flood and mudslide along the Nepal-Tibet border washed away villages and damaged roads and infrastructure.

Sri Lanka Railways has issued a special circular aimed at preventing the use of social media during working hours and the disclosure of sensitive information related to railway operations.

Dengue-related deaths in Sri Lanka have risen to 72 so far this year as total dengue cases exceeded 94,000, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU).

The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for high waves about 2.0 meters – 3.0 meters height in the sea areas extending from Colombo to Pottuvil via Galle, Matara and Hambantota.

Eight years after a Sri Lankan retired Army soldier was allegedly abducted, killed and disappeared in Kuruwita, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has uncovered new information regarding the incident.

Police have implemented a special security operation and traffic plan for the final Randoli Perahera of the Kandy Esala Perahera Festival.

The Patriotic National Movement has alleged that investigators and other parties provided false information with the intention of extending the detention order of former Director of the State Intelligence Service, retired Major General Suresh Sallay.

Sri Lanka is set to take a significant step towards strengthening its position in the regional digital finance landscape with the inaugural Sri Lanka FinTech Festival 2026, organized by the Fintech Forum Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Economy.

The dry weather conditions currently affecting several provinces in Sri Lanka have impacted more than 84,000 people.

Heavy casualties are feared after a massive flash flood in parts of nothern Nepal washed away villages and damaged infrastructure, including a hydropower dam.

Sri Lanka Police arrested a total of 490 individuals on suspicion during special island-wide operations conducted yesterday (25) to apprehend individuals suspected of involvement in various criminal activities.

The Sub-Inspector of Police in charge of the team that arrested the suspect involved in the incident at the Ambalangoda Police Station has been transferred from the station with immediate effect.

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa stated that Sri Lanka must have prior preparedness to face El Niño and La Niña conditions.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankesanturai to Puttalam via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.

A large crowd of commuters was reported at the Makumbura Multi-Modal Transport Centre in Kottawa today due to the upcoming long weekend, said Ada Derana reporter.

At least 15 infants were killed when a fire broke ​out at a state-run ​hospital in Pakistan's capital city ⁠Islamabad, triggered by a ​fault in air conditioning ​systems, local broadcaster Geo TV reported on Wednesday.