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)
Russia has reportedly deployed a submarine and other vessels to escort an oil tanker - which is also being pursued by US forces - across the Atlantic. MORE..
7 Jan 2026 (7:36 PM)
Steps have been taken to prepare a code of guidelines on cyber security for officials involved in curriculum development, as well as the preparation and review of school textbooks. MORE..
7 Jan 2026 (5:48 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)
The death toll from the incident related to the consumption of illicit liquor in the Waikkala area of Wennappuwa has risen to seven. MORE..
7 Jan 2026 (6:19 PM)
Sri Lanka and Germany have entered into a bilateral agreement in relation to the external debt restructuring process, the Ministry of Finance said in a statement. MORE..
7 Jan 2026 (3:04 PM)