Red alert advisory issued for severe lighting
The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning in the Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva, and North-western provinces, as well as in Matale district. Temporary localized strong winds may also occur during the storms. The…
Three killed, three injured in lorry–bus collision in Narammala
Three people were killed and three others injured following a collision between a lorry and a bus in Narammala town on the Narammala–Kurunegala main road, police said. The injured have been admitted to hospital, while Narammala Police have launched an…
Harsha questions shift in Central Expressway loan interest rate
Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF), Dr. Harsha de Silva, has expressed concern over a proposal to alter the interest rate structure of the Central Expressway project’s financing, warning that it could increase the country’s borrowing costs. Taking…
Shooting incident reported in Elpitiya
A shooting was reported at a house in the Omaththa area of Elpitiya last night (05). Police said the attack was carried out by a suspect who had arrived on a motorcycle. No injuries were reported, though a window of…
Wimal Weerawansa required to appear before Tangalle Police
Former minister Wimal Weerawansa has been summoned to appear before the Tangalle Police on Monday (6) The summons reportedly follows a remark he made concerning an individual identified as “Beliatte Sana.” The post Wimal Weerawansa required to appear before Tangalle…
Landslide early warning for several districts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a Level 1 (Yellow) landslide early warning effective from 6 p.m. on October 4 to 6 p.m. on October 5, 2025. The warning is in place for areas in the Badulla (Hali…
Bulletproof vehicle used by MR’s security detail returned
The bulletproof vehicle used for the security of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been returned, his media spokesperson, Attorney-at-Law Manoj Gamage, announced. Gamage said the vehicle was handed over yesterday (3) after the Presidential Secretary, on September 24, instructed that…
Sri Lankan MPs to attend Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC), organized annually by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) to discuss global parliamentary and political issues, is scheduled to be held this year from October 5 to 12 in Barbados, hosted by the Barbados branch of…
5MW Solar Power Plant Declared Open in Galle
Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakodi today (04) declared open a 5-megawatt solar power plant in the Hiyare area of Galle. The project has been developed by PAP EGSS Solar Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Pan Asian Power PLC, one…
High risk heavy rain alert issued for 11 districts
Advisory for Heavy Rain Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 05.30 p.m. 04 October 2025, valid for next 12 hours The post High risk heavy rain alert issued for 11 districts appeared first on Newswire.