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Severe lightning advisory issued for 16 districts

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory warning of thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning over 16 districts of th... Read More


UNP decides to work with SJB, others: Wajira

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The United National Party (UNP) has decided to work with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and other Opposition parties, its Chairman Wajira Abeywardena said in a statement today.... Read More


"President's fund to support education of migrant workers' children"

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The President's Fund has announced plans to launch a scholarship programme to support the education of children in Sri Lanka whose parents working overseas have died, become disa... Read More


Nimal Lanza granted bail

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Former Parliamentarian Nimal Lanza was granted bail by the Negombo High Court today. Lanza was arrested after surrendering to the Kochchikade Police last week over an alleged as... Read More


Nilanga Dela appointed acting Diyawadana Nilame of Sri Dalada Maligawa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Nilanga Dela, the former Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy has been appointed to act in the post for three months by the Commissioner of Buddhist Affairs on the... Read More


Heavy rains flood houses in Bogawanthalawa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Heavy rains lashed the Bogawanthalawa area, an upper catchment of the Castlereagh Reservoir, this afternoon, causing flooding in several parts of the region. Six houses located ... Read More


Matale hospital faces security risks from unauthorized entrances

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Several unauthorized entrances to the Matale General Hospital are raising serious security concerns and putting the safety of patients and staff at risk, Hospital Director Dr. Su... Read More


Mishara's 73 powers Sri Lanka to series victory over Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- Colombo, Sept. 7 (Daily Mirror) - Sri Lanka clinched the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe with a dominant eight-wicket win in the decisive third match at the Harare Sport... Read More


A record-breaking success

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- The tour was celebrated in grand style when the OTAUK hosted an official dinner at the House of Lords-the first time a Sri Lankan sports team at any level has been honoured with ... Read More


Verstappen puts brakes on McLaren with record-breaking Italian GP victory

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- Max Verstappen slowed McLaren's Formula One dominance on Sunday with a phenomenal display of driving on his way to victory at the Italian Grand Prix, the fastest ever race in the... Read More