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Showers above 50mm expected in parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Showers will occur at times in the Uva Province and in Matale, Nuwara-Eliya, Ampara and Batticaloa districts today (07), the Department of Meteorology stated. Several spells of s... Read More


Sri Lanka Police to set up dedicated Cybercrime Division - Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, stated that a decision has been taken to establish a new police division to combat cybercrime in Sri Lanka.... Read More


22-hour water cut in several areas in Kandy District

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced that a 22-hour water cut will be implemented in several areas within the Kandy District from tomorrow (08) morning. ... Read More


Mother and teen daughter electrocuted to death in Galaha

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Police have reported that a mother and her daughter died after being electrocuted in the Kiribogahainna area of Navanaliya, Galaha. According to the Police Media Spokesperson's O... Read More


Minister Nalinda outlines education reform plan up to Grade 9

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, has stated that the government's education reforms will be implemented through five broad pillars, with reforms for other... Read More


Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals exceed 317,000 so far this year

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reported that foreign tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka during the period elapsed in 2026 have exceeded 317,000. According to the ... Read More


Three Swedish-made rocket launchers found buried in Batticaloa

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Three Swedish-made rocket launchers, believed to have been carefully buried underground by the LTTE during the war, has been discovered by security forces in the Kudumbimalai area... Read More


Over 400 drunk drivers arrested in daily police operations - Police

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Sri Lanka Police has stated that a total of 27,430 individuals were inspected yesterday (06) as part of the daily search operations carried out across the country. Issuing a stat... Read More


103 children have lost one or both parents due to cyclone Ditwah - Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja Savithri Paulraj, stated that 103 children in Sri Lanka have lost a mother, father, or both parents due to the Cyclone Ditwah situation... Read More


Decisions and judgments of Supreme Court reflect justice in country - PM

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the decisions and judgments delivered within the Supreme Court complex serve as a mirror that clearly reflects the justice, democ... Read More