The small fishing boats along the coasts of Mannar to Colombo via Galle, Hambantota to Pottuvil and Ampara are advised not to venture out to sea from 12 noon today until further notice. MORE..

19 May 2024 (1:30 PM)

Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India, in partnership with the Andhra Pradesh Biodiversity Board, rediscovered the Sri Lankan golden-backed frog (Hylarana gracilis) after two centuries in the Koundinya wildlife sanctuary in the Chittoor district, the southernmost point of the Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh. MORE..

19 May 2024 (12:58 PM)

The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red alert warning of heavy rains for Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western provinces and for Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya and Mannar districts today (19). MORE..

19 May 2024 (12:31 PM)

Police have arrested a suspect over the murder of an elderly couple and their son at Maladeniya, Mirigama. MORE..

19 May 2024 (12:02 PM)

A total of 114 officers and 1,395 other ranks of the Sri Lanka Army have been promoted to their next ranks in view of the 15th Victory Day Anniversary. MORE..

19 May 2024 (9:52 AM)

Due to pre-monsoonal conditions over the country and surrounding sea areas, prevailing showery and windy conditions are expected to enhance further during the next few days, according to the Meteorology Department. MORE..

19 May 2024 (9:37 AM)