Train season tickets now accepted on SLTB buses
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has announced that passengers can now use train season tickets to travel on SLTB buses. According to the SLTB Chairman, the measure has been taken in the wake of the disaster situation in Sri…
Sri Lanka’s First Online Australian Master of Education Now Open
Flinders University and Gateway Graduate School Launch Sri Lanka’s First Online Australian Master of Education programme with Local Support Mr. Bill Damachis – Director, International Partnerships at Flinders University, Prof. Deborah West – Vice President & Executive Dean, College…
Mohamed Thahir sworn in as SJB National List MP
Naina Thambi Marrikkar Mohamed Thahir of the All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) took oaths as a Member of Parliament today (05). He was sworn in before Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne in Parliament this morning. Mohamed Thahir was appointed by the Samagi…
Flood alert issued for Thanthrimale as Malwathu Oya water levels rise
The Irrigation Department has issued a flood alert to the Thanthrimale area due to the rising water levels of the Malwathu Oya. According to the department, water levels in the other rivers across Sri Lanka remain at normal level, as…
Bus driver and conductor suspended over flood incident in Kumbukkana
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has taken disciplinary action regarding the Monaragala–Colombo bus that endangered passengers’ lives by attempting to cross floodwaters in the Kumbukkana area. According to the NTC, the owner and staff of the bus were summoned before…
Northeast monsoon condition gradually establishing over Sri Lanka
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 05 DECEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 05 December 2025 The Northeast monsoon condition is gradually establishing over the island. Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matale…
Nearly Rs 700 million sent by overseas Sri Lankans to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund
The ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund has received close to LKR 700 million from overseas Sri Lankans, according to Dr. Harshana Sooriyapperuma, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies. Announcing the figures, he said more than 30,470…
NEW: Improved Account Support on Facebook
Account hacks on Facebook and Instagram are down by over 30% globally this year—making it safer than ever for creators to do what they love. Here are a few recent updates on Facebook to keep your accounts safe: Faster, Simpler…
247 km of A/B-grade roads & 40 bridges destroyed
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to give top priority to restoring damaged road infrastructure in order to normalize public life and ensure uninterrupted transport services in the aftermath of the recent disaster. The President issued these directives during…
50% of Sri Lanka’s Power Connections disrupted during the Cyclone
Deputy General Manager of the Ceylon Electricity Board, Noel Priyantha states that around 85% of power connections disrupted due to the emergency disaster situation have now been restored, out of approximately 3.9 million affected consumers. He made this statement yesterday…