Chilaw Hospital to restore full services in stages
Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Media, Specialist Dr. Anil Jasinghe carried out an inspection visit to the flood-affected Chilaw District General Hospital, on the instructions of Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. The visit focused on restoring…
New Hotline launched to report essential service complaints
The Office of the Commissioner General of Essential Services (CGES) wishes to inform the general public that a dedicated speed dial number – 1904 – has been officially introduced to facilitate the rapid reporting of complaints and difficulties related to…
Fairly heavy rain above 50mm expected in some areas today
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 07 DECEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 07 December 2025 The Northeast monsoon condition is gradually establishing over the island. Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North-Central, Eastern Uva provinces and in Matale and…
63kg of “ice”, 14kg heroin seized by Navy
A naval operation seizes another consignment of narcotics in Kalpitiya Sea During an operation carried out by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Ippanthivu sea area of Kalpitiya on the night of 05 Dec 25, naval personnel intercepted a dinghy…
Virat Kohli surpasses Jayasuriya, nears Tendulkar’s record
Virat Kohli was named Player of the Series for his record-breaking showing in the three-match ODI series against South Africa. He struck centuries in each of the first two games, extending his tally of consecutive ODI hundreds to 11. In…
34-year-old shot dead in Dehiwela
A 34-year-old man has died after being shot in the A Quarters Ground area in Dehiwala this evening (06), Police said. According to police media, the victim sustained gunshot injuries and was rushed to the Colombo South Teaching Hospital in…
Disaster death toll in Sri Lanka climbs to 618; 209 still missing
As per the latest situation report issued by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), the death toll from the disaster situation triggered by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka has risen to 618, while 209 people remain missing. Kandy district is the…
Car catches fire after crashing into bowser on Southern Expressway
A vehicle travelling on the Southern Expressway caught fire on Friday afternoon (05) after crashing into the rear of a bowser that was watering plants near the 160km post. The car, which was allegedly driven in an unsafe manner, collided…
Insurance firms to fast-track claims arising from cyclone Ditwah
Insurance companies have agreed to expedite payments for claims linked to insured perils caused by cyclone Ditwah, following a special meeting held on 3 December 2025 with senior government and regulatory officials. The discussion brought together Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Secretary…
Football at Gateway College reach new Heights
The Champion Team Defeats Elizabeth Moir 6–0 in the TISSL Final and overcome Royal College 3–0 to secure third place at the All-Island A Division Tournament. Gateway College Colombo, despite missing three key players who were away on national duty,…