Colombo faces imminent flood threat as Kelani River rises

Sri Lankan authorities have issued an urgent warning as water levels in the Kelani River continue to rise rapidly.



SJB MP Ismail Muththu Mohamed resigns

Samagi Jana Balawegaya Parliamentarian Ismail Muththu Mohamed has announced that he will resign from his position as a Member of Parliament.



Sri Lanka weather crisis leaves 56 dead, thousands affected

Sri Lanka is facing severe adverse weather conditions that have caused significant loss of life and widespread destruction across the country.



Sri Lanka declares special leave tomorrow for all state offices except essential services

The Sri Lanka Government has announced that all state institutions will be granted leave tomorrow (November 28), due to the adverse weather conditions affecting the country.



Mahinda Rajapaksa hospitalized for routine tests at private hospital

Former Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa was admitted to a private hospital in Colombo this morning (November 27).



Sri Lanka President orders Rs. 1 Million compensation for each disaster victim

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the President’s Fund to provide Rs. 1 million in compensation for each individual who died as a result of the emergency disaster situation caused by heavy rainfall, including floods and landslides.



Sri Lanka President calls for rapid disaster response

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed public representatives in districts affected by disasters and high risk areas to intervene immediately to prevent loss of life and provide relief to affected people, as a severe weather situation has emerged with heavy rainfall expected over the next two days.



Sri Lanka hit by deadly weather disaster

Sri Lanka is facing one of its most severe weather disasters in recent years, as heavy rains and landslides have caused widespread destruction across 17 districts.



Old Benthara bridge section collapses

The southern section of the old Benthara bridge, which had been closed, collapsed last night (November 26).



Badulla landslides claim 11 lives, 7 missing

The number of people who have died in the recent landslides in the Badulla district has risen to 11. Authorities also confirmed that at least 7 individuals are still missing.



Advanced Level examination postponed due to severe weather

The Department of Examinations has postponed the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination that was scheduled for today (November 27), and tomorrow, (November 28).



Police freeze assets linked to “Dehi Bale Malli”

Sri Lanka Police have frozen several properties linked to drug trafficker Shehan Sathsara, also known as “Dehi Bale Malli”, following an investigation into unlawfully acquired wealth.



Anuradhapura Transport Hub back on track after two year halt

Construction work on the Anuradhapura (South) Multimodal Transport Hub has restarted after being stalled for nearly two years due to the economic crisis and political instability experienced previously.



China donates Rs. 43 Million to support women and children in Sri Lanka

The All China Women’s Federation has provided materials worth 1 million RMB yuan, which is around Rs. 43 million, to help improve the wellbeing of women and children in Sri Lanka.



Sri Lankan terror suspect in Easter Attacks battles for asylum in UK

A suspected Islamist terrorist questioned over bombings that killed 269 people in Sri Lanka is seeking asylum in the UK.



Sri Lanka Police and Army uncover massive cannabis cultivations in Ilukthenna Reserve

Sri Lanka Police and Army officers uncovered several large cannabis cultivations during a joint operation carried out over two days in the Ilukthenna reserve area, which falls under the Haldummulla Police Division.