At least five persons were injured and admitted to the Colombo National Hospital following incidents involving fallen trees and tree branches, amidst the prevailing inclement weather conditions at several locations in Colombo. MORE..
30 May 2025 (7:53 PM)
The U.S. plan for Gaza, seen by Reuters on Friday, proposes a 60-day ceasefire and the release of 28 Israeli hostages - alive and dead - in the first week, in exchange for the release of 1,236 Palestinian prisoners and the remains of 180 dead Palestinians. MORE..
30 May 2025 (9:49 PM)
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports that a total of 1,757 individuals from 485 families have been affected by the adverse weather conditions currently impacting the island. MORE..
30 May 2025 (2:43 PM)
Asian shares were mostly lower Friday as uncertainty grew about what will happen next after a U.S. court blocked many of President Donald Trump s sweeping tariffs. MORE..
30 May 2025 (12:37 PM)
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that consumers can now lodge complaints related to electricity breakdowns using the CEBCare App, CEBCare Web Portal, Web Self-Service, or by sending an SMS to the 1987 hotline.
30 May 2025 (9:03 PM)
The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red warning for strong winds and rough seas for the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar, and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambanthota. MORE..
30 May 2025 (6:13 PM)