The Irrigation Department has issued a flood warning valid for the next 48 hours for several low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River Basin due to rainfall received since last night (17) in certain catchment areas. MORE..
18 Dec 2025 (9:36 PM)
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has reported that the Udadumbara area in the Kandy District has received over 200 mm of rainfall, raising serious concerns over landslide risks in the region. MORE..
18 Dec 2025 (2:14 PM)
A decision has been taken to close all schools in the Central Province on Friday (December 19) and Monday due to the prevailing inclement weather conditions, says the Chief Secretary of the Central Province. MORE..
18 Dec 2025 (7:41 PM)
Sri Lanka Police have confirmed that several officers were found negligent in performing their duties regarding the road accident involving former Speaker and National People s Power (NPP) Gampaha District Member of Parliament, Asoka Ranwala. MORE..
18 Dec 2025 (12:19 PM)
Dan Bongino has said he will leave his role as the FBI s deputy director in January. MORE..
18 Dec 2025 (12:57 PM)
The Anuradhapura Magistrate s Court has ordered that the three suspects arrested in connection with the alleged torture and setting fire to a wild elephant in the Sippukulama area of Mihintale be remanded until December 24. MORE..
18 Dec 2025 (6:26 PM)