The low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka has intensified into a depression and is centered near latitude 4.9°N and longitude 87.4°E, about 700 km southeast of Pottuvil at 11.30 a.m. today (07), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
7 Jan 2026 (4:23 PM)
The Colombo Magistrate s Court has ordered the remand of Nanda Kumar Thakshee and another individual until January 9, following their arrest for allegedly aiding, abetting, and providing shelter to Ishara Sewwandi, the primary suspect in the murder of underworld figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa . MORE..
7 Jan 2026 (3:05 PM)
Vehicular movement along the Somawathiya-Sungavila Road has been suspended with effect from 8-30 a.m. today (07), following severe flooding caused by the overflow of the Mahaweli River, according to the Pulasthipura Police. MORE..
7 Jan 2026 (1:53 PM)
Officers of the Sri Lanka Police have contributed Rs. 50 million, equivalent to one day s salary, to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
7 Jan 2026 (5:02 PM)
The Government of Sri Lanka has signed a grant agreement valued at EUR 8 million with the European Union to launch a new initiative under the AgriGreen Initiative - Green Economic Growth through Sustainable Agriculture Practices project. MORE..
7 Jan 2026 (4:18 PM)
Former Member of Parliament Professor Charitha Herath has been appointed to the Working Committee of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). MORE..
7 Jan 2026 (6:06 PM)