Deep Depression: Indian Met Department update
A depression over the southwest and adjoining areas of the southeast Bay of Bengal and the East Equatorial Indian Ocean has intensified into a deep depression and is expected to cross Sri Lanka’s coast between Hambantota and Kalmunai by Friday…
Cyclone Ditwah : Buddhist monk donates 10-acre land for recovery efforts
The Chief Incumbent of Siyambalapitiya, Yattogoda and Yatahalena Raja Maha Vihara, Justice of the Peace, National Director of Human Rights and Sasana Keerthi Sri Saddharma Visharada, Venerable Mavikande Ratanapala Thera, has donated land in support of Sri Lanka’s national recovery…
Transport sector: 7 key updates from Parliament committee
Sri Lanka’s Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways and Urban Development has approved several key decisions under the Motor Traffic Act and reviewed losses and damage caused by the recent disaster situation in the country. The decisions were taken at…
U19 Cricket World Cup : Sri Lanka Group Preview
Defending champions Australia headline Group A of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 alongside three teams hoping to earn a maiden trophy. Australia triumphed at the 2024 edition in South Africa to be crowned the victors for the…
GCE A/L Exam 2025 : Update for Students
The Department of Examinations announced that the remaining subjects of the 2025 General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A/L) examination, which were postponed due to the recent disaster situation in the country, will be held from January 12 to…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 313
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (08 Jan), compared to Wednesday, with the selling rate remaining at Rs. 313 in most banks. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of…
Deep depression expected to enter Sri Lanka’s coast tomorrow
A deep depression developed in the Bay of Bengal could make landfall in Sri Lanka tomorrow between the Hambantota and Kalmunai areas, according to Director General of the Department of Meteorology, Athula Karunanayake. Addressing a special media briefing on adverse…
Academics and Professionals condemn vilification campaign against PM Harini
A group of academics, professionals, and civil society members has issued a strong statement condemning what they describe as a vicious campaign of vilification and personalized attacks against Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Harini Amarasuriya. The statement…
Main suspect arrested over illicit liquor deaths in Wennappuwa
The main suspect in the incident where six people died from consuming illicit liquor has been arrested by the Wennappuwa Police. According to the Police, the suspect is a 47‑year‑old resident of Galawatta, East Bandirippuwa. The post‑mortem examinations of five…
Depression over Bay of Bengal : Advisory issued to Naval & fishing communities
The Naval and fishing communities are warned not to venture into the deep and shallow sea areas around Sri Lanka from today (08 Jan) until further notice, due to the depression over the Bay of Bengal. According to the Met…