Rain expected in several provinces today
Under the influence of an Easterly wave, showery conditions are expected to increase to some extent in Sri Lanka from tomorrow (16 Dec), according to the Department of Meteorology. As such, several spells of showers will occur in the Northern,…
Australia shooting: 15 killed; gunmen identified as father and son
New South Wales Police say 15 people, including a 10-year-old girl, were killed in a mass shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday, in what authorities are treating as a terrorist attack. Police said the victims’ ages range from 10 to…
Google rolls out live AI translations via headphones, supports Sinhala (Video)
Google announced the rollout of a beta feature that allows users to hear real-time translations through headphones, as the company steps up efforts to enhance its translation and language-learning services. The new feature, available via the Google Translate app, provides…
Fake CID, Fake FCID: How Phone Scammers Are Tricking Sri Lankans
Sri Lanka Police have issued a strong public warning urging citizens to remain vigilant against a surge in fraudulent phone calls carried out by organised scam groups posing as law enforcement officers and bank officials. Police said these fraudsters falsely…
Oil spill near Colombo Port brought under control within 8 hours
Oil spill near Colombo Port brought under control within eight hoursOil spill near Colombo Port brought under control within eight hours An oil spill reported near the Colombo Port in the early hours of December 14 has been successfully brought…
6,163 houses fully damaged in Sri Lanka floods & landslides
At least 644 people have died and 183 remain missing due to the ongoing disaster situation triggered by Cyclone Ditwah and subsequent floods and landslides across Sri Lanka, according to the latest situation report issued by the Disaster Management Centre…
Those who receive education under the government have a responsibility for society – PM
The ninth phase of the islandwide programme to recognise outstanding achievers of G.C.E. Advanced Level implemented by the Presidential Fund, was held under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on the 14 th of December at Temple Trees….
Sajith donates hospital equipment in Gampola, says govt yet to issue disaster relief circulars
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Sunday criticised the government’s disaster management response, alleging that while relief operations are being showcased through media displays, the necessary circulars and structured mechanisms to provide financial assistance to affected communities have still not been…
Bystander who tackled armed man at Australia Beach shooting hailed as hero
Ahmed El Ahmad, a 43-year-old father of two and fruit shop owner, is being hailed as a hero after bravely tackling one of the attackers during the Bondi Beach shooting in Australia. He was later shot twice by a second…
Siddhalepa Honoured for Research Excellence at SLTC Research & Innovation Awards 2025
Siddhalepa, a flagship brand of the Hettigoda Group of Companies, has been recognised for its commitment to scientific research and innovation at the SLTC Research & Innovation Awards 2025, held on 12 November at the BMICH. The company secured two…