Islandwide River Water Levels Under Alert at Several Locations
The Hydrology & Disaster Management Division of the Irrigation Department has issued its latest update on islandwide river water levels and rainfall conditions as at 9.30 am today (November 23), indicating alert status and minor flood conditions at several monitoring…
Sri Lanka’s Kushil Gunasekera receives global humanitarian recognition
Sri Lanka’s long-standing humanitarian leader Kushil Gunasekera has been honoured with the One World One Family Humanitarian Award 2025 at the One World One Family World Cultural Festival, in recognition of more than two decades of service dedicated to uplifting…
Minister Wasantha to head SL – NZ Parliamentary Friendship Association
Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, has been elected as the President of the Sri Lanka – New Zealand Parliamentary Friendship Association for the Tenth Parliament. The revival meeting of the Association was held 20th…
Death toll reaches 6 after Kadugannawa Rockslide
The death toll from the rockslide that struck Pahala Kadugannawa on the Colombo–Kandy main road has risen to six, as authorities continue restoration and safety operations in the disaster-hit area, the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) said. While search and…
Rainy Weather in Sri Lanka : New update
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 23 NOVEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 23 November 2025 Prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to continue further during the next few days. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern and…
Political interference in judicial matters: Opposition seeks urgent parliamentary inquiry
Opposition MP Dilith Jayaweera warned that Sri Lanka’s judicial independence is under threat, alleging increased political interference in the removal, transfer and promotion of judges following the current government’s assumption of power. In a statement, Jayaweera said a strong and…
Nine Arch Bridge lighting project postponed indefinitely
The Central Cultural Fund says the opening of the lighting project at the Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, a major attraction for local and foreign tourists, has been postponed indefinitely. Director General Dr. Nilan Cooray said the delay stems from a…
US man dies of complications from bird flu strain never before reported in humans
A Washington resident died of complications from an infection with a bird flu strain never before reported in humans, the state Department of Health said on Friday. The patient was an older adult with underlying health conditions who had been…
Pakistan Sri Lanka Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025 Points Table
Humiliation for Sri Lanka as Pakistan cruise to an 7-wicket victory in a dominant NRR win. Sri Lanka finish Round 1 of the Tri-Series at the bottom of the table after suffering two heavy defeats, leaving serious questions ahead of…
Divisional Secretaries in Colombo : Rs. 180 billion allocated for rural development in 2026
Divisional Secretaries briefed on the Government’s 2026 Development Programmes and the ‘Praja Shakthi’ Community-Driven Rural Development Approach Rs. 180 billion allocated for rural development in 2026 A briefing session for all Divisional Secretaries across the country on the government’s…