Prime Minister holds bilateral talks with Chinese President in Beijing
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya held discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and advance cooperation between Sri Lanka and China. The talks took place at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing during Amarasuriya’s official…
ITCZ influence : Red alert for Heavy rain for 9 districts
The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is currently influencing the weather over the island. Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island. Heavy showers above 100mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and…
Cabinet approves ‘Ratama Ekata’ anti-drug operation
The Cabinet has approved the establishment of a National Operations Council to implement an urgent program titled “Ratama Ekata – National Operation,” aimed at eliminating the drug menace and rehabilitating those addicted to drugs through broad public participation. This proposal…
No link between Cabinet reshuffle and container release probe : Govt
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa dismissed claims linking the recent Cabinet reshuffle to ongoing investigations into the controversial release of 323 containers by Sri Lanka Customs earlier this year. He was responding to questions on the change of Minister Bimal Rathnayake’s portfolio….
New circular for Grade 6 admissions issued
The Ministry of Education has issued a circular related to the admission of students to Grade 6 based on the results of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination. According to the ministry, this circular can be accessed via the website www.moe.gov.lk….
Cabinet allows Ponni Samba imports
The Cabinet has approved the temporary import of up to 520 metric tonnes of Ponni Samba rice per importer without permits, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said. The decision comes amid a shortage of Keeri Samba rice in the local…
Tiny nation with fewer people than Colombo qualifies for FIFA World Cup
A country of just over 500,000 people, Cabo Verde have become the second-least populous nation to reach the World Cup, after Iceland at Russia 2018. After a tense first half against Eswatini, Cabo Verde turned on the style after the…
‘Worst of all time’ : Trump slams Time’s photo of him
U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at Time magazine, calling a cover photo that accompanied a feature on his Middle East peace deal “the Worst of All Time.” “Time Magazine wrote a relatively good story about me, but the picture…
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 09 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western provinces and Galle and Matara districts today. Per the advisory, effective until 11.00 pm, red alerts have been issued to 09 districts and amber…
Nearly 25% Sri Lankans’ body checked since January this year – Police
A total of 5.7 million persons have been inspected from 01st January to 13th October 2025, Sri Lanka Police said. Addressing the media today, Police Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler said that inspections, including body checks and interrogations, were conducted during…