01 Aug : Warm weather alert for 12 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather for the Northern, Eastern and North-central provinces and Monaragala and Hambantota districts. According to the department, amber alerts have been issued to 12 districts, effective until tomorrow (01 Aug)….
“Our finances are strong & Stable” : SLC denies claims
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has refuted recent claims circulating on social media suggesting a financial crisis within the organization, stating that they are completely unfounded and misleading. Issuing a clarification statement, the SLC affirmed that the cricket administration possesses sufficient…
Is Arugam Bay in Tel Aviv and not Sri Lanka? Foreign tourist asks (Video)
International DJ, Tom Monagle, has raised concerns over the increasing presence of Israeli nationals in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka. “I thought Arugam Bay was in Sri Lanka, but it looks like it’s in Tel Aviv, Israel. Was Arugam Bay promised…
Sri Lanka has arrested over 120,000 people for drug-related offences this year
The Ministry of Public Security says 788 persons were apprehended over drug-related offences during a special islandwide raid conducted yesterday (30).According to the ministry, 32 suspects linked to various crimes and 356 persons against whom arrest warrants were issued were…
Sri Lanka’s June external sector performance : 7 Key Highlights
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says the external sector of the Sri Lankan economy remained robust in the first half of 2025, recording a current account surplus despite the widening of the merchandise trade deficit. According to the…
Draft Bill revoking special benefits to former presidents Gazetted
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Draft Bill, which seeks to revoke the special benefits granted to former presidents and or their widows, has been Gazetted, dated 31st July 2025. Per the Gazette notification, the draft bill prevents the provision of granting…
Colombo inflation increases to -0.3% in July 2025
The Overall Rate of Inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has increased to -0.3% in July 2025. According to the Department of Census and Statistics, the increase is in comparison to the…
Online facility for land maps available from 01 Aug
Land survey maps will be available online starting tomorrow, 01 August 2025, Surveyor General Y.G. Gnanathilaka announced today. He made this statement during a media briefing held at the Government Information Department on the 225th anniversary of the Survey Department….
Nuwara Eliya opens temporary women’s shelter
A temporary women’s care centre was officially opened in Nuwara Eliya on July 29, providing short-term shelter, protection, and support for women and children affected by gender-based violence. The centre was inaugurated in the presence of Women and Child Affairs…
Men in Sri Lanka facing higher lung cancer risk
Health experts have warned that an increase in lung cancer cases has been observed in Sri Lanka. According to Consultant Thoracic Surgeon at the National Institute of Thoracic Diseases in Welisara, Dr. Saman Iddagoda, the increase is more pronounced among…