Showery conditions expected to enhance over several provinces

The Meteorology Department says showery weather condition is expected to temporarily enhance over Eastern, Uva and Southern provinces today (15). MORE..

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Fairly heavy showers likely in parts of the country

The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central, North-western and Uva provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts. MORE..

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Iran launches dozens of drones and missiles toward Israel amid escalating tensions

Iran has fired multiple drones and cruise missiles toward Israel, escalating fears of wider conflict in the region. MORE..

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Expressways generate whopping Rs. 126mn within 3 days of Avurudu season

The expressways have generated an income of Rs. 126 million on April 10, 11, and 12, the Road Development Authority (RDA) says. MORE..

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President s Avurudu message- Social relations, solidarity essential for steering nation forward

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his message for the 2024 Sinhala and Tamil New Year, said the progression of nations, countries and the global community is propelled by the perpetual cycle of renewal, where innovative ideas are nurtured and novel creations come to fruition. MORE..

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Parts of the island to receive fairly heavy rains of about 75mm

Several spells of light showers are expected in Northern and Eastern provinces while showers or thundershowers are possible at a few places in North-central, Central and Uva provinces and elsewhere of the island after 2.00 p.m. today (13). MORE..

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Couple arrested for trying to travel to Sri Lanka using fake passports

A couple who tried to travel to Sri Lanka using fake passports were arrested in the Chennai airport, Indian media reported today. MORE..

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100mm rainfall likely in Western Province and several other areas

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Eastern and Uva provinces and Hambantota District, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..

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Vietnam sentences real estate tycoon to death over country s largest-ever fraud case

Real estate tycoon Truong My Lan was sentenced Thursday to death by a court in Ho Chi Minh City in southern Vietnam in the country s largest financial fraud case ever, state media Vietnam Net said. MORE..

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Heat advisory- Temperatures to reach Caution level in some areas tomorrow

Heat index, the temperature felt on human body, is expected to increase up to Caution level in parts of the Northern and North-Western provinces and Anuradhapura District on Friday (12). MORE..

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S. Korea promises assistance for Sri Lanka in education, health, renewable energy employment

Ambassador of South Korea, Miyon Lee has called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena in Colombo on Wednesday (10) to discuss the follow-up actions on the decisions taken during the Sri Lankan Premier s visit last week. MORE..

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Heavy showers above 100mm expected in parts of the island

The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Hambantota district. MORE..

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“Wasath Siriya 2024” Avurudu festival organized by Presidential Secretariat on April 27

The “Wasath Siriya 2024” celebration for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year will take place on 27 April (Saturday) at Shangri-La Green, Galle Face, Colombo. MORE..

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Biden says Netanyahu s approach to war in Gaza is a mistake

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu s approach to the war in Gaza is a “mistake,” U.S. President Joe Biden said in an interview published on Tuesday, offering further criticism of Israel s handling of the conflict. MORE..

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President Ranil s message for Eid al-Fitr

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his message for Eid al-Fitr (also known as Ramadan), commended the devout Muslims for steadfastly adhering to their religious obligations, fasting piously and offering prayers for the well-being of both themselves and society at large. MORE..

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Increased rainfall expected over the island from tomorrow

Rainy condition is expected to temporarily enhance over the island from tomorrow (11), the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..

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Russia, Kazakhstan evacuate over 100,000 people amid worst flooding in decades

Russia and Kazakhstan ordered more than 100,000 people to evacuate after swiftly melting snow swelled mighty rivers beyond bursting point in the worst flooding in the area for at least 70 years. MORE..

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Special security to Mosques for Ramadan festival

Special security arrangements will be put in place at Mosques across the country in view of Ramadan festival (April 11), the Ministry of Public Security announced. MORE..

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UK travel advice tweaks for Sri Lanka still unfair

The UK government has tweaked its travel advice for Sri Lanka, but campaigners believe further changes are still required. MORE..

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Showers expected in parts of the island

The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m. MORE..

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