El Niño could trigger prolonged drought until September – Met Dept
The Department of Meteorology has warned that if El Niño conditions develop during the southwest monsoon season, Sri Lanka could face a prolonged drought lasting until September. Speaking at a media briefing held today (09), Additional Director General of Meteorology…
Easter attacks part of conspiracy since 2017, not isolated incident: Minister
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala today said investigations have revealed that the Easter Sunday attacks were not an isolated incident but part of a conspiracy that dates back to 2017. Speaking in Parliament today (09), the Minister noted that the…
Retired police officer arrested over Rs. 500 theft from case items
The Colombo South Division Criminal Investigation Department has arrested a retired Police Inspector in connection with the theft of Rs. 500 from case items at the Borella Police Station, it was reported. According to the Lankadeepa newspaper, an audit report…
Energy expert dismisses claims EVs are straining Sri Lanka’s power grid
Energy expert Dr. Vidura Ralapanawe has dismissed claims that electric vehicles (EVs) are contributing to Sri Lanka’s power shortages, describing such assertions as “scientifically baseless myths.” Speaking during a recent in-depth interview, Dr. Ralapanawe said the growing narrative blaming EVs…
Ice hidden inside toys: Drug suspect posing as courier arrested
A suspect who allegedly distributed narcotics under the guise of a courier service has been arrested with 107 grams of ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) in Kalmunai, Police said. The suspect is accused of distributing drugs to the Maruthamunai and Sainthamaruthu areas…
Sinharaja Forest Kudawa entrance closed for New Year holidays
The Sinharaja Forest Reserve Management Office has announced that the Kudawa main entrance of the Sinharaja World Heritage Forest will remain closed for six days, starting from April 10. Officials confirmed that the entrance will remain closed until April 15,…
Water cut in Homagama and Pelanwatta for 12 hours due to dry weather
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced a 12‑hour water cut in the Homagama and Pelanwatta areas due to prevailing dry weather conditions. According to the Board, water supply to Homagama will be suspended from 8.00 p.m. today…
Fort Railway Station renovation begins with modern facilities planned
Renovation work officially commenced at the historic Colombo Fort Railway Station today (09), marking the beginning of a modernization program under the Colombo Suburban Railway Project (CSRP). The initiative aims to preserve the station’s 109‑year heritage while introducing modern passenger…
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates slightly against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (09), compared to Wednesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 311.53 to Rs. 311.61, while…
23-year-old woman dies in lightning strike
A 23‑year‑old woman has died after being struck by lightning in the Handapanagala Kenhatha area, within the Wellawaya Divisional Secretariat Division. The victim, a resident of Kenhatha, had gone to call back her parents who were working in the field…