The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a pre-cyclone watch for the coasts of north Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Puducherry, and south Andhra Pradesh, as a cyclonic storm continues to intensify over the Bay of Bengal. The weather system, officially named Cyclonic Storm ‘Ditwah’ (pronounced Dit-wah), strengthened from a deep depression positioned over the southwest […]
A Level Three Red Alert Landslide Evacuation Warning has been issued for several high-risk areas as continuous heavy rainfall heightens the threat of slope failures. The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) announced that residents in the following Divisional Secretariat Divisions must evacuate immediately: NBRO urged all residents living in identified landslide-prone zones to follow evacuation […]
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya informed Parliament of the current status of legal proceedings connected to the 2015 and 2016 Central Bank bond scam—widely regarded as one of Sri Lanka’s most significant financial controversies. Following recommendations from the Presidential Commission of Inquiry and subsequent CID investigations, the Attorney General has filed indictments against Perpetual Treasuries […]
The Embilipitiya High Court today (24) sentenced ten individuals to death over their involvement in a brutal murder committed in 2014. The verdict follows a lengthy trial that spanned several years, culminating in the conviction of all ten defendants. Court officials stated that the sentence was delivered after a thorough examination of evidence and witness […]
A pilot project enabling passengers to purchase bus tickets using bank cards was launched today at the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre, under the patronage of Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake. The initiative, jointly implemented by the Ministry of Digital Technology and the Ministry of Transport, marks a significant step in the government’s ongoing efforts to modernize […]
Authorities have announced the reopening of the Colombo–Kandy main road near Lower Kadugannawa following temporary travel restrictions imposed earlier for safety reasons. According to Kegalle Additional District Secretary Dilip Nishantha, the decision was made after officials implemented essential safety measures to mitigate risks identified in the area. The stretch of road, known for its susceptibility […]
Hotel De Plaza in Colpetty has released an official statement addressing a viral video circulating on social media that shows its staff involved in a physical altercation with a group of customers. The hotel says the footage is incomplete and does not accurately depict how the incident unfolded. According to management, the clash occurred on […]
The Matara Magistrate’s Court today disclosed that former Minister Basil Rajapaksa had booked air tickets to return to Sri Lanka for his court appearance—but later cancelled them. The revelation was made during proceedings related to the alleged purchase of land in Brownshill, Matara, using funds suspected to have been earned through illegal means. Basil Rajapaksa, […]
Jaffna District MP Archchuna Ramanathan told Parliament today (21) that Puttalam District MP Faisal had issued a death threat against him during a confrontation inside the parliamentary complex. Raising the matter under Standing Order 27(2), MP Archchuna said he had questioned Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa about the development of the Puttalam Hospital when MP Faisal […]
Several opposition party leaders and supporters gathered in Nugegoda today for a Joint Opposition rally, undeterred by persistent heavy rain. Among the prominent figures present were former MPs G.L. Peiris, Udaya Gammanpila, Tiran Alles, Rajitha Senaratne, Vajira Abeygunawardena, Nimal Siripala de Silva, Mahinda Amaraweera, Lasantha Alagiyawanna, Harin Fernando, Sagara Kariyawasam, and Duminda Dissanayake. Current MPs […]