Sun directly over six cities of Sri Lanka today
The sun will be directly above six (06) cities of Sri Lanka at around 12.11 pm today, according to the Department of Meteorology. The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today are Kumulamunai, Padinaddampore, Alankulam,…
Rain expected in some areas today
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts today, according to the Department of Meteorology. A few showers may also occur in the North-western province. Strong winds of about…
10-year-old girl and four others killed in multiple road accidents
At least five people were killed in separate road accidents reported from Periyanilavani, Ingiriya, Horowpathana, and Weligama on Thursday (28), police said. In Periyanilavani, a 56-year-old motorcyclist died after losing control of his bike while overtaking two motorcycles and colliding…
Global Finance gives “A” grade to Sri Lanka’s Central Bank chief
Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe has been awarded a top “A” grade in Global Finance’s 2025 Central Banker Report Cards, marking the third consecutive year he has received the recognition. The magazine cited his performance in curbing inflation, maintaining currency…
Sri Lanka Asia Cup squad : 1 key change
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has named the following squad for the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025. The tournament will be played in UAE from 09th to 28th September 2025. The Squad 1) Charith Asalanka – Captain 2)…
Today’s News Digest – August 28
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read. Six of Sri Lanka’s…
Sri Lanka College of Specialist Family Physicians to host academic sessions
The Sri Lanka College of Specialist Family Physicians will host its second Academic Sessions in September, featuring local and international experts in primary care. According to a statement, the academic sessions will provide a platform for knowledge exchange, skill development,…
Godawaya Shipwreck exhibition in Colombo in September
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka and the Central Cultural Fund’s Maritime Archaeology Unit will host an exhibition and symposium in September, highlighting the documentation and preservation of artifacts from the Godawaya Shipwreck, one of Sri Lanka’s most significant maritime…
Except North, SLTB buses running at full capacity : Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasekara says except for the Northern region, all other regional depots of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) are operating buses at 100% normal capacity today. Employees of SLTB depots launched a strike from midnight…
Kuliyapitiya accident : Govt officials visit injured children
A group of state officials, including Deputy Minister of Child and Women’s Affairs, Namal Sudarshana, today visited the school children who had been injured in the tragic accident that was reported in Kuliyapaitiya yesterday. The state officials visited the Kurunegala…