Sri Lanka, May 14 -- Police have obtained a 72-hour detention order for Ousmand Gunasekara, alias "Gampaha Ousmand", who was arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the killing of organised crimina... Read More
Sri Lanka, May 14 -- The Department of Meteorology stated that the highest rainfall recorded in the country during the 24-hour period from 8.30 a.m. yesterday to 8.30 a.m. today (14) was reported from... Read More
Sri Lanka, May 14 -- The Department of Irrigation says that water levels in several river basins, which had previously risen due to heavy rainfall, are now showing a decline following the reduction in... Read More
Sri Lanka, May 14 -- US President Donald Trump said that China's leader Xi Jinping offered during their talks Thursday to help resolve the conflict between the US and Iran. China has close ties to Ir... Read More
Sri Lanka, May 14 -- Spill gates of several reservoirs have been opened due to ongoing adverse weather conditions across the country, the Department of Irrigation stated. By 7.30 p.m. today (14), two... Read More
Sri Lanka, May 14 -- A special holiday has been declared for all schools in the Hatton Education Zone tomorrow (15) due to prevailing adverse weather conditions. The decision was made by the Hatton Z... Read More
Sri Lanka, May 14 -- Level 2 landslide warnings have been issued to several areas of four districts owing to the prevailing heavy rainfall conditions across the country. The warning issued by the Nat... Read More
Sri Lanka, May 14 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reiterated its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka as the country continues its efforts to maintain economic stability and recovery. Spea... Read More
Sri Lanka, May 14 -- The Department of Irrigation has issued a flood warning for several low-lying areas in the Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya river basins following heavy rainfall experienced over the... Read More
Sri Lanka, May 14 -- The Sri Lankan Rupee came under further pressure today as the selling rate of the US Dollar rose to Rs. 329.92, marking the highest recorded rate since December 27, 2023. Accordi... Read More