Weather Forecast : What to expect today ?
The depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located about 60 km North of Trincomalee at 7:00 a.m. on 10 January 2026. It is likely to weaken and cross the Sri Lanka coast between Trincomalee and Jaffna around noon….
Sri Lanka records drop in average tourist spending despite higher arrivals in 2025
Sri Lanka saw a decline in average tourist spending in 2025 despite a strong increase in visitor arrivals, official data show. According to figures from the Central Bank, tourist arrivals rose to 2,362,521 in 2025, up from 2,053,465 in…
Sri Lanka records over USD 8 billion in worker remittances in 2025
Workers’ remittances to Sri Lanka surged to US dollars 8,076.2 million in 2025, up from US dollars 6,575.4 million in 2024, recording a strong year-on-year growth of 22.8 per cent. Tourist arrivals also increased during the year, reaching 2,362,521 in…
Construction at Ambuluwawa Environmental Zone suspended
Construction activities at the Ambuluwawa Environmental Zone have been ordered to be suspended until further notice, pending a technical assessment by experts, the Ministry of Environment said. In a statement issued on January 9, the ministry said it has instructed…
Hotel owner shot on Marine Drive, Dehiwala
A hotel owner on Marine Drive in Dehiwala was shot by two unidentified assailants who arrived on a motorcycle, police said. According to the Police Media Spokesperson, the shooting took place earlier today, after which the injured man was rushed…
Deep depression likely to enter Sri Lanka tomorrow, landfall delayed
According to the notice issued by the Department of Meteorology today at 4:30 p.m., a warning has been issued regarding a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal for the next 24 hours. The deep depression was located about…
Notice for drivers using Colombo – Kandy road
One lane of the Colombo–Kandy main road will be temporarily closed near Kadawatha due to construction work, Police said. The closure will affect a 500-meter stretch of road from the Kadawatha interchange towards Mirigama. As construction work is currently underway,…
SLMC expels CMC councillor over backing budget, seat under risk
A Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) member elected from the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) is facing the risk of losing her council seat after the party terminated her membership for voting in favour of the municipal budget alongside the National…
“Govt does not protect anyone based on status” – PM Harini
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the government does not act to protect anyone based on their status, and that it is clearly evident through the ongoing judicial processes. PM Amarasuriya made these remarks in response to a question raised by…
FM Herath thanks US Ambassador Julie Chung at farewell meeting
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met outgoing US Ambassador Julie Chung today, as she paid her farewell call, marking the conclusion of her tenure in Sri Lanka. “I thanked Ambassador Chung for her indefatigable efforts to strengthen US–Sri Lanka relations during…