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Human head found on Moragalla Beach

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- A human head has been discovered washed ashore behind a major tourist hotel along the Moragalla beach area in Aluthgama, according to police. Police stated that the discovery was... Read More


Minor floods expected in low-lying areas of Kalu Ganga

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- The Irrigation Department has stated that there is a possibility of minor flooding in low-lying areas of the divisional secretariats of Ingiriya, Horana, Dodangoda, Millaniya, Kal... Read More


Sajith holds talks with Canadian Envoy on economic recovery and climate support

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa held a special meeting with Canadian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Isabelle Martin, at the Office of the Leader of the Opposi... Read More


Over 7,000 affected by adverse weather

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- Severe weather conditions affecting the island have displaced 7,757 people belonging to 1,966 families across the districts of Ratnapura District, Gampaha District, Kalutara Distr... Read More


Flood warning extended for Attanagalu Oya Basin

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- The Irrigation Department says that the flood warning issued for the Attanagalu Oya basin has been extended for a further 48 hours. Published by HT Digital Content Services with ... Read More


Heavy rains exceeding 100 mm expected

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- The Department of Meteorology has announced that the southwest monsoon is gradually becoming established across the island. According to the latest weather advisory, several area... Read More


Lane closure tonight on Colombo-Negombo main road due to procession

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- Both lanes heading towards Colombo on the Colombo-Negombo main road, from the Ganemulla Intersection to Aniyakanda Hospital, will be closed to traffic tonight (23) from 10:30 pm t... Read More


Police raid gambling operation at Bandarawela wholesale market

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- An alleged gambling operation that was being run at the Bandarawela vegetable wholesale market was raided early this morning (23). During the raid, officers from the Bandarawela ... Read More


Prime Minister concludes London visit

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has returned to Sri Lanka after concluding her official visit to London, United Kingdom, where she attended the 22nd Commonwealth Education C... Read More


Over 950,000 tourists arrive in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- 951,742 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka between January 1 and May 17. The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority stated that 75,465 tourists arrived during the first 17 days ... Read More