Water levels in Castlereigh, Maussakelle reservoirs fall amid dry weather
Water levels in the Castlereigh and Maussakelle reservoirs have dropped sharply due to prevailing dry weather conditions in catchment areas on the western slopes of the central hills. According to the reservoir engineers, the water level in the Maussakelle reservoir…
Woman arrested in Maharagama over Rs. 10 million foreign job scam
A suspect has been arrested by the Special Investigation Division of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) for allegedly defrauding more than Rs. 10 million by promising foreign employment opportunities in Albania and Canada. The woman had operated…
Health Ministry issues guidelines for Avurudu games to prevent accidents
The Health Ministry has issued a set of guidelines for Avurudu games organised during the festive season to prevent accidents and serious medical conditions. The guidelines were released by the Non-Communicable Diseases Unit of the Health Ministry, with special attention…
Altair Elevates Living Experience with Appointment of RMS as Facilities Management Partner
Remaz Ghouse – COO, Realty Management Services The Management Council of Altair, Colombo’s most iconic residential and mixed-use development, has appointed Realty Management Services Ltd (RMS) as its new facilities management partner, marking a significant step forward in enhancing operational…
Govt plans to expand procurement opportunities for domestic businesses
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says strengthening local industries is a primary objective of the Government and there are plans to expand opportunities for domestic businesses in meeting Government procurement needs in the future. President Dissanayake made these remarks during a…
Trump warns 50% tariffs on countries supplying weapons to Iran
US President Donald Trump has warned that countries supplying military weapons to Iran will face immediate economic consequences, while also claiming progress in talks with Tehran following what he described as a “regime change”. In a statement posted on social…
UAE intercepts fresh missile and drone attacks despite ceasefire
UAE air defence systems intercepted 17 ballistic missiles and 35 drones launched from Iran on April 8, according to the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence, as regional tensions continue despite ongoing ceasefire efforts. In a statement, the UAE Ministry…
‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 21 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern and North-central provinces and the Monaragala district. Per the advisory, valid for tomorrow (April 09), the Heat Index, the temperature felt…
WCA backs Nuwan Thushara, says players’ basic rights must be protected
Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara’s legal challenge against Sri Lanka Cricket over the refusal to grant a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) has drawn international attention, with the World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) expressing…
SLTB announces Special Bus Services from April 9–21
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has announced special bus services during the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season. Addressing the media today, SLTB Chairman Sajeewa Kanakarathna said the special transport service will be in effect from 09…