A Red warning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds and rough seas in the areas extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota. MORE..
18 Jul 2025 (11:48 AM)
Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for a Gaza ceasefire after three people sheltering in the Catholic church in Gaza City were killed in an Israeli strike. MORE..
17 Jul 2025 (10:14 PM)
Showers will occur at times in the Sabaragamuwa province and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (18), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
18 Jul 2025 (7:30 AM)
Bangladesh police said on Thursday (Jul 17) they had arrested 20 people, a day after clashes between supporters of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina and security personnel killed at least four people. MORE..
17 Jul 2025 (10:51 PM)
A wild elephant was killed early this morning (18) after being struck by a train traveling from Colombo to Batticaloa. MORE..
18 Jul 2025 (11:22 AM)
Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena has been further remanded until August 01 after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate s Court. MORE..
18 Jul 2025 (12:54 PM)