Low-Pressure system persists, heavy shower in several provinces
The Department of Meteorology says a low-pressure area continues to persist over the southwest Bay of Bengal, to the southeast of Sri Lanka, influencing weather conditions across the island. Showers are expected at times in the Northern, North Central, Eastern,…
Sri Lanka plans house arrest law to ease severe prison overcrowding
Sri Lanka’s government is drafting legislation to allow suspects to be placed under house arrest instead of being remanded in custody as part of efforts to address severe prison overcrowding, the justice minister said Thursday. Justice and National Integration Minister…
“AI must promote the cultural values and capabilities of humankind.” – President AKD
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GMOA meets Asgiri-Malwathu Mahanayaka Theras over healthcare concerns
A delegation from the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) met the Mahanayake Theras at the Malwathu and Asgiriya Maha Viharas in Kandy to discuss challenges facing Sri Lanka’s free healthcare system. During the meeting at the Malwathu Maha Vihara, the…
Namal Rajapaksa urges swift action to resolve gas shortage
Opposition lawmaker Namal Rajapaksa has called on the government to take immediate steps to address the ongoing domestic LP gas shortage reported in several parts of the country. Rajapaksa said the shortage has already affected many regions, causing hardship to…
Sri Lanka–France talks in New Delhi
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a bilateral discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron this afternoon (19). The meeting took place on the sidelines of the AI Impact 2026 Summit in New Delhi. The post Sri Lanka–France talks in New Delhi…
Six arrested over illegal wildlife hunting, meat smuggling in Kumana National Park
Special Task Force (STF) has arrested six people suspected of killing wild animals inside Kumana National Park and transporting the meat by boat for illegal sale on Wednesday (18). STF Officers in Arugam Bay carried out the arrests during…
Tourist arrivals cross 436,000; Colombo hotels near full capacity
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka have exceeded 436,000 so far this year, signaling a strong recovery for the island’s tourism sector, Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe said Thursday (19). Deputy Minister said 436,000 visitors arrived in the country between…
Laugfs assures gas supplies following shortage reports
Laugfs Gas says gas stocks have been ordered for delivery to the Colombo Port and that operational plans are in place to resume islandwide distribution once the shipment is received. A gas shortage was reported over the past few days,…
Lawyers facing threats can seek security : Justice Minister
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said any lawyer who feels his or her life is under threat can obtain security through the Ministry of Public Security. The minister made the remarks at a special media briefing held today. He condemned the…