Defence Secretary reviews progress of Doppler Weather Radar Project in Puttalam
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha on Wednesday (29) inspected the Doppler Weather Radar Network project site in Puttalam, a Japanese grant‑funded initiative expected to significantly boost Sri Lanka’s weather forecasting and disaster preparedness. Upon arrival, the Defence…
Above 50mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
Showers above 50mm are expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today (30), while mainly dry weather will prevail over the other areas of the island, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers will occur at times in the Western,…
US carries out major strikes on Iran following missile attack claim
The United States has carried out a fresh wave of airstrikes against Iran, targeting dozens of sites linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced. According to CENTCOM, the strikes targeted military command centres,…
Palitha Bandara wins Sri Lanka’s first medal at 2026 Commonwealth Games
Sri Lanka’s Palitha Bandara clinched the country’s first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after winning silver in the men’s discus throw F42-44/F61-64 para athletics final. Bandara delivered a strong performance to finish second in the event, opening Sri Lanka’s…
FIFA opens disciplinary case against Argentina
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Argentine Football Association and several players over multiple alleged breaches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the display of a banner claiming ownership of the Falkland Islands. Following Argentina’s 2-1 semi-final victory…
Japan-funded Rs. 168 mn Port Health Office inaugurated at Colombo Port
Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa inaugurated a new five-storey Port Health Office at the Port of Colombo, constructed at a cost of Rs. 168 million with funding from the Government of Japan. The facility was built under…
UDA’s Malabe middle-income housing project nears completion
Construction of the Crescendo apartment project in Malabe, being developed for middle-income families by the Urban Development Authority (UDA), has exceeded 85% completion. The UDA said the project, located in Kaduwela-Malabe, comprises a 20-storey apartment complex with 256 housing units,…
BASL seeks meeting with President after talks with Justice Minister
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has sought a meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake after holding discussions with Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara on the Government’s proposed constitutional amendment to extend the retirement age of judges. Speaking to the…
Army deployed to contain wildfire near Fox Hill in Diyatalawa
Sri Lanka Army troops have been deployed to assist in containing a wildfire that broke out on a mountain range adjacent to the Fox Hill area in Diyatalawa. The wildfire erupted on Monday (27), prompting troops to immediately join efforts…
31-year-old Palestinian woman killed in Sri Lanka paramotor crash
A 31-year-old Palestinian woman was killed after a powered parachute (paramotor) crashed into the sea in Bentota this evening. According to Police, the accident occurred on July 29 in the Bentota Police Division during a recreational paramotor ride operated by…