Rough seas : Advisory issued for Naval and fishing communities
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for the Naval and fishing communities, advising them to be vigilant of strong winds and rough seas. According to the department, showers will occur at several places in the sea areas off…
Above 100 mm of rain expected in some areas of Sri Lanka today
The prevailing showery condition over the south-western parts of Sri Lanka is expected to continue for the next 24 hours, according to the Department of Meteorology. As such, showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Southern…
Survey exposes where bribery and corruption thrive in Sri Lanka
A public survey conducted in 2024 has identified the Police, politics, and Customs as the top three institutions perceived to be most vulnerable to bribery and corruption in Sri Lanka, according to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery…
Meeting between President and UN Secretary-General
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is in New York to attend the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the United Nations Headquarters on 25th afternoon. The Secretary-General warmly received the President…
India Vs Pakistan final for the first time in Asia Cup
For the first time in Asia Cup history (17 editions), India and Pakistan will face off in the Final! Pakistan have already lost twice to India in this edition… will they be third-time lucky? The post India Vs Pakistan…
Sanga set to return as Rajasthan Royals’ head coach
Sri Lankan batting great Kumar Sangakkara will return to Rajasthan Royals to lead the coaching staff after the exit of Rahul Dravid as head coach. According to ESPNcricinfo, Sangakkara, who has been RR’s Director of Cricket since 2021, is set…
Heavy rains flood roads in Galle town
Heavy rains this evening caused flooding in several parts of Galle town, submerging a number of main and by-roads. The Galle–Wakwella main road near the Galle Police, and the Galle–Baddegama–Mapalagama main road in Thalapitiya, Sarenthukade and Thanipolgah Junction were among…
Sri Lankan woman arrested after typhoon selfie in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police have arrested two women, identified as nationals of India and Sri Lanka, following a perilous incident during Typhoon Ragasa in which a young child was endangered. The arrests come amid public fury over reckless behaviour during the…
SJB to bring NCM against Speaker
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) plans to bring a no-confidence motion against Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne, MP Ajith P. Perera said in Parliament today, claiming that the Speaker is unfit to hold office. Perera accused the Speaker of rejecting a previously…
French ex-president Sarkozy sentenced to 5 years in prison
A Paris court on Thursday sentenced former president Nicolas Sarkozy to five years of prison for accepting illegal campaign funds from late Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi. The sentence means that he will be imprisoned whether he launches an appeal or not. The judge also ordered…