Be prepared: Strong wind advisory issued for multiple districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for strong winds affecting several parts of the country due to active south-west monsoon conditions.
The...
Wimal’s former Media Secretary arrested by FCID
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa’s former Media Secretary, Prasad Manju, has been arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), Police said.
According to Police, the...
Dollar rate increasing: Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha responds
Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando says the recent increase in the US dollar exchange rate does not indicate that Sri Lanka is facing...
Police seek public help to arrest three suspects in tragic Meegoda...
Sri Lanka Police have sought assistance from the public to locate three suspects wanted in connection with the tragic death of six persons after...
WCO Integrity Delegation meets Secretary to the President on integrity and...
A three‑member delegation from the World Customs Organization (WCO) Integrity Technical Sub‑Committee, led by Andrea Hampton, met with Secretary to the President Nandika Sanath...
Govt focuses on promoting electric vehicles in tourist zones
The government has turned its attention to promoting environment‑friendly electric vehicles (EVs) within Sri Lanka’s tourist zones, with the aim of transforming these areas...
New routes : Eight stops added to Metro Bus services
Lanka Metro Transit has introduced new route revisions effective from Thursday (05), adding eight stops across the Makumbura -Colombo and Makumbura -Kadawatha corridors to...
Sanga joins Cricket Transformation Committee meeting with Women Cricketers
Sri Lanka cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara joined members of the Cricket Transformation Committee in a meeting with Sri Lanka Cricket-contracted women cricketers, where players...
Bangladesh Zoo removes “Donald Trump” Buffalo sign, Curator fired
A Bangladesh zoo has removed a sign naming a rare albino buffalo “Donald Trump” after the exhibit sparked controversy.
Local media report the sign has...
300 MW of renewable energy projects underway, deputy minister outlines plans
Deputy Minister of Energy Arkam Ilyas says Sri Lanka cannot rely on battery storage alone for its energy transition, stressing the need for expanded solar and...