The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has reported over 36,900 breakdowns resulting in power interruptions to more than 300,000 consumers in the last three days due to inclement weather. MORE..

23 May 2024 (12:07 PM)

In his message to mark Vesak Poya Day, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said that after a difficult period due to natural calamities, pandemic and economic downturn, Sri Lankan people have the opportunity to celebrate the Vesak festival in a grand scale this year. MORE..

23 May 2024 (11:56 AM)

In his Vesak Day message, President Ranil Wickremesinghe called upon the nation to embody the Buddha s teachings of enlightenment, unity, and compassion during these challenging times. MORE..

23 May 2024 (11:46 AM)

The Department of Meteorology says Southwest monsoon conditions are gradually establishing over the island, and hence, the prevailing showery and windy conditions will continue further. MORE..

23 May 2024 (9:57 AM)

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds and rough seas for naval and fishermen communities in the deep-sea areas in the South-eastern Arabian Sea and in the southwestern Bay of Bengal Sea. MORE..

23 May 2024 (1:12 AM)

State Minister for Urban Development and Housing, Arundika Fernando, announced that state enterprises are now open to private sector investments, but only at the government s assessed value. MORE..

23 May 2024 (12:04 AM)