Red Alert : Heavy rain warning for 15 districts including Kandy
Due to the influence of the low level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, Heavy falls above 100 mm are likely at some places in Central, Uva, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and Northcentral provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Therefore, general public is…
Police reveal more details on Akuregoda double murder; suspect identified as ex-soldier
Police on Saturday revealed further details regarding the arrest of the suspected gunman in the Akuregoda double murder, identifying him as a former Army soldier and confirming the recovery of a mobile phone believed to have been used in the…
Weather today : Heavy falls above 100 mm
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 22 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 22 February 2026 Due to the low level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, Showers or thundershowers will occur at most part of the Island after 1.00 p.m….
Evacuations & road closures as heavy rain triggers landslide alerts
40 families in the Bambarabedda area of Udadumbara have been evacuated to safety shelters due to landslide risks following severe rainfall, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said. Meanwhile two families in Kovilkanda, Mawanella and five families in Kalugalthenna, Matale have…
Trump says he will raise tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court ruling
U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that he will impose a 15% global tariff on all goods entering the United States, escalating his trade measures a day after the Supreme Court struck down his previous import tax policy. In a…
Namal Rajapaksa begins London visit amid event cancellation claims
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has commenced his visit to the United Kingdom, paying homage at the London Buddhist Vihara and extending wishes as the temple marks its 100th anniversary this year. Rajapaksa also received blessings from…
‘Red’ landslide evacuation notices for four districts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) issued updated landslide evacuation notices for four districts at 8:30 p.m. today. Evacuation-level red alerts were issued to residents in several Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) and surrounding areas, where rainfall exceeding 150 millimeters was…
Yatinuwara under red landslide warning
A red landslide warning has been issued for the Yatinuwara Divisional Secretariat Division in Kandy District, with authorities urging residents in high-risk areas to move to safe locations. The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) issued the alert at 7:00 p.m….
Coach who guided Muralitharan, Sunil Fernando, Passes Away
Cricket coach Sunil Fernando has passed away, bringing to a close a career dedicated to nurturing and developing young cricketers in the country. Fernando was widely respected in Sri Lanka’s cricketing circles as a committed mentor who played a key…
Traffic restrictions announced for Ironman 70.3 Colombo
Traffic restrictions will be in place in parts of Colombo on Sunday to facilitate the Ironman 70.3 Colombo event, police said. According to the Sri Lanka Police, the triathlon, scheduled for Feb. 22, will feature more than 700 participants competing…