Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Hatton-Bogawantalawa main road blocked by earthslip following heavy rains

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- Traffic along the Hatton-Bogawantalawa main road, which connects towards Maskeliya and Balangoda, has come to a complete standstill following an earthslip caused by heavy rainfa... Read More


Provincial directors authorised to decide on conducting schools tomorrow amid bad weather

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- The Ministry of Education has announced that the authority to decide on conducting schools tomorrow (21) in districts affected by adverse weather conditions has been delegated t... Read More


Sri Lanka Air Force netball teams claim double league titles at Public Service Tournament 2026

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- The Sri Lanka Air Force netball teams have recorded a dominant performance at the 2026 Public Service Netball Tournament, securing both the 'A' and 'B' Division League Champions... Read More


Nawalapitiya records highest rainfall of 210 mm in 24 hours, says Disaster Management Centre

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- Nawalapitiya in the Kandy District recorded the highest rainfall in the island during the 24-hour period ending at 6:00 PM today (20), measuring 210 millimetres, according to th... Read More


Three arrested in Horana for impersonating police officers and robbing visitors at Ellakanda waterfall

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- The Crime Investigation Branch of the Horana Headquarters Police has arrested three suspects, including a woman, for impersonating police officers to intimidate and rob young pe... Read More


New uniform and allowance hike for police officers by next June, says President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced today (20) that the government has decided to increase allowances for police officers and introduce a new uniform by June next year,... Read More


Government committed to creating barrier-free society for children with special needs, says Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya stated today (20) that disabilities or special needs should not hinder a child's progress, emphasizing that the government is fully committe... Read More


NBRI issues Level 3 Red landslide warnings for Kandy, Kegalle, and Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued Level 3 Red evacuation warnings for landslides across several areas in the Kandy, Kegalle, and Nuwara Eliya districts.... Read More


Sri Lanka Air Force disperses Pirith water via aircraft

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- The Sri Lanka Air Force has deployed a Y-12 aircraft to disperse blessed Pirith water over several regions currently affected by prolonged dry weather conditions. The aerial op... Read More


Udugama records highest rainfall of 132.5 mm as active monsoon triggers heavy showers

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- Galle's Udugama area recorded the island's highest rainfall of 132.5 mm in the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 AM today (20), as active South-West monsoon conditions continue to b... Read More