Nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide living with mental disorders- New study
Nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide were living with mental disorders in 2023, reflecting a 95.5% increase since 1990, according to a new study published in the journal The Lancet. According to a report by CNN, the largest increases were seen…
Arrest warrant issued for Basil Rajapaksa
The Matara Magistrate’s Court today (22) issued a warrant for the arrest of former minister Basil Rajapaksa after he failed to appear in court over a case involving allegedly illegally acquired funds. The case centres on claims that Rajapaksa used…
DMT issues deadline for collecting unclaimed vehicle number plates
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has issued a special notice urging vehicle owners to collect printed but unclaimed number plates from 2023 and 2024 before June 30, 2026. The DMT states that nearly 100,000 plates remain piled up at…
Dollar rates today: Rupee shows slight recovery against US dollar
The Sri Lankan rupee has appreciated slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (22), after having significantly depreciated over the last few days. However, the selling rate remains above Rs. 350. According to Seylan Bank,…
President to relaunch Nindavur cultural centre and Ampara town hall projects
The long‑delayed construction of the Nindavur Cultural Centre, which began many years ago but was halted midway, will be officially restarted this morning (22) under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The project, aimed at preserving Ampara District’s rich…
UK net migration falls to lowest level in over a decade
The number of people claiming asylum in the UK fell by 12% in the year to March 2026, according to new Home Office data, though levels remain more than double those recorded just before the pandemic. According to a report…
Inclement Weather : 48‑hour flood warning as Kelani River levels rise
The Department of Irrigation has warned of possible minor flood conditions in low‑lying areas of the Kelani River Valley over the next 48 hours, following significant rainfall of nearly 300 mm recorded in the river’s catchment areas. According to gauging…
Weather Alert : Landslide warnings issued to 06 districts
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued a landslide warning to six districts, as of 06.00 am today (22), due to heavy rainfall experienced in several parts of Sri Lanka. Effective until 06.00 am tomorrow (23), the NBRO has…
Infant dies in three‑wheeler accident in Ruwanwella
A three‑month‑old infant was killed in a road accident when a three‑wheeler overturned on the Nittambuwa–Ruwanwella road in the Gonagala area on Thursday afternoon. Police said the vehicle, travelling towards Nittambuwa, toppled after the driver lost control. A woman seated…
Elderly couple found murdered in Dikoya
Police in Hatton have launched investigations into the suspected murder of an elderly married couple found dead inside their residence in the Dikoya area on Wednesday night. According to the Police, the victims, a 75‑year‑old woman and her 85‑year‑old husband,…