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All schools to commence for 2026 academic year tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- All schools are scheduled to commence the first phase of the first term of the 2026 academic year from tomorrow (05). Accordingly, the Ministry of Education stated that governmen... Read More


Five including 02 youths, woman killed in separate road accidents yesterday

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- Five people, including two youths and a woman, have lost their lives in several road accidents reported from different areas within the past 24 hours. The accidents had occurred ... Read More


Showery condition in several provinces to enhance from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- The low-level atmospheric disturbance located to the east of Sri Lanka will continue to influence the weather patterns in the country, the Department of Meteorology stated. Accor... Read More


Thousands stranded across Europe as Greece airspace disrupted

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- Thousands of passengers are stranded across Europe after a communications failure forced Greece to close its airspace, causing widespread cancellations and delays. Officials are ... Read More


Four suspects arrested over shooting incident in Kohuwala

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder incident reported in the Bodhiyawatta area, Saranankara Road, Kohuwala. The arrests were made yesterday (... Read More


Clarification issued on fake 'Police Notice' circulating online

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- A message currently circulating on social media and messaging platforms, titled as a "Police Notice" and containing a list of safety instructions, has not been issued by Sri Lanka... Read More


Sri Lanka urges respect for national sovereignty in line with UN Charter

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- It is essential to act in a manner that safeguards a country's sovereignty in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and international law, the Minister of Foreign Affa... Read More


China calls on US to release Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife at once

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- China called on the United States to release Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife at once, said a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Sunday. The spokesperson ma... Read More


Showery conditions expected to enhance from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- The low-level atmospheric disturbance located to the east of Sri Lanka continues to influence the island's weather, the Department of Meteorology said. Accordingly, showery condi... Read More


Indian Army Chief to visit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- Chief of the Army Staff of India General Upendra Dwivedi is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on January 07, the Indian Defence Ministry has announced. During his two-day visit, G... Read More