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Showery conditions to intensify from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Under the influence of an Easterly wave, showery conditions are expected to enhance to some extend over the island from tomorrow (December 16th). Several spells of showers will ... Read More


New public reporting platform to be launched to track road conditions nationwide

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- The Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, together with the Road Development Authority (RDA), has launched a new digital platform enabling the public to repo... Read More


Google now offers real-time speech translations through headphones, including Sinhala

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Google announced the rollout of a beta feature that allows users to hear real-time translations through headphones, as the company steps up efforts to enhance its translation and... Read More


Public servants to get special advance for the festive season

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- A circular has been issued authorizing a special non-refundable advance payment of up to Rs. 4,000 for public sector employees in view of the festive season. The directive, issu... Read More


Oil spill near Colombo Port contained

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- An oil spill near Colombo Port on 14 December 2025 was swiftly brought under control, preventing a potential environmental hazard. Authorities reported that around 200 litres of ... Read More


India donates 17 essential medicines to Sri Lanka at health minister's request

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- The Indian government has donated 17 essential medicines to the country at the request of the Minister of Health and Mass MediaCeylon Exports information The Indian Army Field H... Read More


Bogawantalawa experiences ground frost following Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Following Cyclone Ditwah, ground frost was reported in the Bogawantalawa area during the early morning hours of today (15), as extremely cold weather continues across the western... Read More


Landslide-hit Nawalapitiya Kandy road reopened after 18 days

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- The Nawalapitiya-Kandy main road, which was damaged by a landslide caused by Cyclone Ditwa, has reopened to traffic after 18 days of repair work. The fallen soil has been cleare... Read More


Four suspects arrested for antiquities excavation in Puthukkudiyiruppu

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Pudukudiyiruppu Police have arrested four individuals, both men and women, for illegally excavating a plot of land in the Devipuram area in search of antiquities. The suspects w... Read More


'Felt numb after reaching Delhi': Man compares Sri Lanka with India

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- An Indian man's candid social media post comparing everyday life in Sri Lanka with India has sparked a wide online debate around infrastructure, cleanliness and civic sense.Ceylo... Read More