Nine Arch Bridge lighting project postponed indefinitely
The Central Cultural Fund says the opening of the lighting project at the Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, a major attraction for local and foreign tourists, has been postponed indefinitely. Director General Dr. Nilan Cooray said the delay stems from a…
US man dies of complications from bird flu strain never before reported in humans
A Washington resident died of complications from an infection with a bird flu strain never before reported in humans, the state Department of Health said on Friday. The patient was an older adult with underlying health conditions who had been…
Pakistan Sri Lanka Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025 Points Table
Humiliation for Sri Lanka as Pakistan cruise to an 7-wicket victory in a dominant NRR win. Sri Lanka finish Round 1 of the Tri-Series at the bottom of the table after suffering two heavy defeats, leaving serious questions ahead of…
Divisional Secretaries in Colombo : Rs. 180 billion allocated for rural development in 2026
Divisional Secretaries briefed on the Government’s 2026 Development Programmes and the ‘Praja Shakthi’ Community-Driven Rural Development Approach Rs. 180 billion allocated for rural development in 2026 A briefing session for all Divisional Secretaries across the country on the government’s…
‘Sri Lankan Day’ : President meets Tamil & Muslim opposition parties
President urges Tamil and Muslim opposition parties to support efforts to foster inter-community understanding and build a peaceful Sri Lanka Emphasising that every citizen of the country must have the freedom to live while respecting all religious and cultural identities,…
Colombo-Kandy road closure: Latest update
The Colombo–Kandy main road at Ganethanna will remain closed until tomorrow afternoon following a landslide in the lower Kadugannawa area this morning (22), Kegalle District Secretary Jagath M. Herath said. He told the media that the road cannot be reopened…
NBRO issues updated landslide warning amid heavy rainfall
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued an ‘amber’ landslide alert for areas where rainfall in the past 24 hours has exceeded 100 mm. During this Landslide Early Warning period, residents should watch for pre-landslide signs, including cracks in…
Army facilitates transport for A/L students affected by adverse weather
Several areas in the Galle and Matara districts have been flooded due to ongoing adverse weather conditions. To ensure Advanced Level (A/L) students reach their examination centers without disruption, the army provided transport assistance this morning. In Neluwa town, a…
Death toll rises to two in Kadugannawa landslide; four hospitalized
The Disaster Management Center reports that the number of fatalities in the landslide at the Lower Kadugannawa area in Ganethenna has risen to two. The deceased include a person who was trapped among the debris. Four others injured in the…
ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 – Points Table
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