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Fairly heavy rainfall expected in some parts of the island.

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (26), the Department of Meteorol... Read More


Prophet Muhammad's teachings offer guidance for a world in crisis: PM

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has emphasised that the teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad provide important guidance for humanity in confronting the conflicts, divisio... Read More


Trump administration issues pause on visa appointments for applicants worldwide

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Three individuals have been killed in separate road accidents reported in several parts of the country. A seven-year-old girl was critically injured after being run over by a tr... Read More


Kandy set for fourth Randoli Perahera today as police enforce special security plan

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The fourth Randoli Perahera of the Kandy Esala Maha Perahera Festival is scheduled to parade through the streets today (26), with the Sri Lanka Police implementing a special secu... Read More


Opposition Leader calls for peace, justice and coexistence in Milad-un-Nabi message

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Sri Lanka's Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa, extended his greetings to Sri Lankan Muslims on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, emphasizing the importance of respect, just... Read More


Heavy traffic reported at several expressway interchanges

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Severe traffic congestion has been reported at several entrance and exit points along the Southern Expressway, Outer Circular Expressway, and Central Expressway. According to th... Read More


Large commuter crowd at Makumbura Multi-Modal Transport Centre

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- A large crowd of commuters was reported at the Makumbura Multi-Modal Transport Centre in Kottawa today due to the upcoming long weekend, said Ada Derana reporter. Meanwhile, sev... Read More


Advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas.

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an "Amber" advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankesanturai to Puttalam via Mannar and from Hambant... Read More


Sri Lanka must be prepared in advance for El Nino and La Nina conditions - Sajith

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa stated that Sri Lanka must have prior preparedness to face El Nino and La Nina conditions. He noted that these conditions can result in... Read More


Ambalangoda Police SI transferred amid special probe into police station incident

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The Sub-Inspector of Police in charge of the team that arrested the suspect involved in the incident at the Ambalangoda Police Station has been transferred from the station with ... Read More