The latest monthly Global Seasonal Climate Update issued by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has indicated a clear shift in the Equatorial Pacific, with rapidly rising sea-surface temperatures pointing towards a likely return of El Nino conditions as early as May-July 2026. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (5:47 PM)
Residents of Pitakanda village in the Ayagama Divisional Secretariat Division of Ratnapura District are calling for the installation of lightning protection systems owing to the serious and ongoing threat due to frequent lightning strikes. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (4:44 PM)
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25 Apr 2026 (8:56 PM)
Pirates have hijacked an oil tanker with 17 crew including a Sri Lankan that was sailing near the Somali coast, according to multiple security officials who spoke to the BBC. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (7:37 PM)
Digital motor insurance cards are expected to be introduced from May 01, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has announced. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (9:47 PM)
Four individuals have been arrested at four separate locations in Pettah in connection with the possession and distribution of a large stock of narcotics tablets valued at nearly Rs. 20 million. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (6:16 PM)