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Strong El Nino conditions could hit Sri Lanka earlier than expected, warns Environment Minister

Srilanka, July 23 -- Sri Lanka could face significant weather changes in the coming months as the El Nino climate phenomenon continues to intensify, with its peak expected to arrive earlier than previ... Read More


Firearm found during special dengue inspection in Battaramulla

Srilanka, July 23 -- A firearm has been discovered inside a house during a special inspection carried out in Pelawatte, Battaramulla as part of the National Dengue Control Programme. The operation wa... Read More


Tree fall disrupts traffic on Hatton-Colombo main road

Srilanka, July 23 -- Traffic along the Hatton-Colombo main road in the Malliappuwa area has been severely disrupted this morning (23) after a large tree collapsed onto the road. The incident had occu... Read More


Appeals Court dismisses petition seeking postponement of 2026 A/L Exam

Srilanka, July 23 -- The Court of Appeal today (23) has dismissed, without taking it up for hearing, a writ petition seeking an order to postpone the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination, scheduled ... Read More


FM Herath holds talks with US Envoy for South Asia on maritime security cooperation

Srilanka, July 23 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath has met U.S. Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor, with discussio... Read More


Devinuwara Esala Perahera begins today amid heightened security

Srilanka, July 23 -- The 769th Esala Perahera of the historic Sri Uthpalawanna Sri Vishnu Maha Devalaya in Devinuwara will commence today (23) and continue until August 5 amid heightened security. ... Read More


10 arrested with gold and nearly Rs. 17M in cash after raid at hotel in Madawala

Srilanka, July 22 -- Ten persons, including two women, have been taken into custody along with 3.930 kilograms of gold and Rs. 16.9 million in cash during a raid conducted by the Wattegama Police at a... Read More


Two teens fall to death while taking photos near waterfall

Srilanka, July 22 -- Two boys aged 13 and 15 years have reportedly fallen to their death while attempting to take photographs near a waterfall in the Panwila area of Theldeniya, police said. The t... Read More


Minister reveals Railway Dept's five-year revenue and expenditure in Parliament

Srilanka, July 22 -- Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake today (22) presented the Parliament with a comprehensive disclosure of the Railway Department's total revenu... Read More


Sports Minister says govt unable to fulfil ex-Minister Harin's promise to Yupun Abeykoon

Srilanka, July 22 -- Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage has stated that the government is unable to provide Sri Lankan sprinter Yupun Abeykoon with the USD 300,000 promised to hi... Read More