Tower construction underway in Puttalam for new Doppler Radar System
Construction work has already begun in Puttalam to install a state‑of‑the‑art Doppler radar system to enhance Sri Lanka’s capacity to forecast severe weather events, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said. Addressing the weekly Cabinet briefing yesterday, Minister Jayatissa revealed that…
Nilaveli Police Officer arrested for Rs. 10,000 bribe
A Police officer attached to the Nilaveli Police Station has been arrested for accepting a bribe of Rs. 10,000. The arrest was made by the Bribery Commission yesterday (16) following an investigation into a complaint lodged by a resident of…
Above 100 mm of rain expected in some Provinces today
The prevailing showery conditions over the northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka are expected to persist for the next few days, due to the influence of the Easterly wave, according to the Department of Meteorology. As such, showers will…
US imposes entry ban on 6 countries, partial limits on 15 others
The Trump administration has expanded the United States travel ban, adding six more countries to the list of nations whose citizens are barred from entering the country, including Syria and holders of travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority, according…
Japan to grant US$2.5m to 3 international agencies for Sri Lanka relief
The Government of Japan has decided to extend an emergency grant of US$2.5 million to Sri Lanka to support humanitarian relief efforts following widespread destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah, Japanese authorities said Tuesday. The emergency assistance will be implemented through…
Technical issue forces Turkish Airlines flight to turn back to Colombo
Turkish Airlines flight TK 733 from Colombo to Istanbul landed safely at Bandaranaike International Airport at 12:28 a.m. following the reported technical issue. Airport authorities confirm all passengers and crew are safe. Airport officials say there is no disruption to…
7 Sri Lankan players set to feature in IPL 2026
Seven Sri Lankan cricketers will feature in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, with three players securing contracts at Tuesday’s mini-auction, while the remaining four were retained by their respective franchises. Pathum Nissanka and Wanindu Hasaranga were picked up…
Media stations warned over false and misleading reports
Cabinet spokesman and Minister of Mass Media Nalinda Jayathissa on Tuesday warned media institutions against spreading unverified information, as the government rejected claims that it failed to act on early warnings about severe weather linked to Cyclone Ditwah. Speaking at…
Meeting between French Senator Hon. Samantha Cazabonne and Deputy Minister of Mass Media, Dr. Kaushalya Ariyarathne
A meeting was held today (16 December) at the Ministry of Mass Media between a French Embassy delegation, led by French Senator Hon. Samantha Cazabonne, and the Deputy Minister of Mass Media, Hon. Dr. Kaushalya Ariyarathne. The discussion commenced…
Official: New Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee Appointed
Former Sri Lanka cricketer Pramodya Wickremasinghe has been appointed Chairman of the National Cricket Selection Committee, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports said on Tuesday. The appointment was announced in an official press release issued by the ministry, which…