Amber flood warning issued for Nilwala River Basin
The Irrigation Department has warned of minor flooding in low-lying areas along the Nilwala River in the Matara District until 6.00 pm…
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Monks stay at Presidential Secretariat demanding Gnanasara Thera release
Buddhist monks staged a sit-in outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo on Thursday, demanding the release of the imprisoned Ven. Galagoda Aththe…
Retired Maj Gen Suresh Sallay’s case: next court dates set
Retired Major General Suresh Sallay, held over Easter Sunday attack investigations, is due before the Fort Magistrate's Court on 21 October.
Ella eatery fined Rs. 260,000 for overpriced water, expired drinks
Bandarawela Magistrate's Court fined an Ella eatery Rs. 260,000 after the Consumer Affairs Authority found overpriced bottled water and expired drinks.
TISL urges Government to withdraw Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill
Transparency International Sri Lanka said the proposed counter-terrorism Bill could weaken fundamental rights and judicial oversight, and urged its withdrawal.
Kandy march for Gnanasara Thera reaches Presidential Secretariat
A march from Kandy demanding the release of jailed Bodu Bala Sena general secretary Ven. Galagodaatte Gnanasara reached the Presidential Secretariat in…
Sri Lanka and China discuss national AI computing centre
Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne and Chinese Ambassador Wei Huaxiang discussed Chinese support for a proposed National Sovereign AI Computing Centre.
MPs question monitoring of 14,300 Port City visa holders
Parliament's Committee on Public Finance questioned how foreign nationals who received visas on Port City recommendation are monitored.
US charity donates Rs. 330 million of cancer drugs to Health Ministry
Latter-day Saint Charities handed cancer medicines worth Rs. 330 million to the Ministry of Health and signed a deal for 600 specialised…
Kurunegala-Galewela expressway work to begin before end of 2026
Construction of the Kurunegala-Galewela section of the Central Expressway should start before the end of 2026, Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways…