Amber Advisory Issued for Heavy Rainfall in Several Areas
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level advisory for heavy rainfall in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North Western
2027 Appropriation Bill Published in Gazette
The Appropriation Bill for the year 2027 has been published in the Gazette, setting out the Government’s estimated expenditure for
New Music Licensing Rules Introduced for Events and Commercial Premises
New regulations requiring organisers of weddings, parties, corporate functions, DJ shows and other events to obtain licences to play certain
Javelin Champion Rumesh Tharanga Urges Support for Other Sri Lankan Athletes
Sri Lankan javelin champion Rumesh Tharanga has thanked those who offered financial assistance to replace his damaged equipment, while urging
Speaker Receives Supreme Court Determination on 22nd Amendment
The Speaker of Parliament has received the Supreme Court’s determination on the 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill, the Speaker’s Office confirmed
2026 A/L Practical Examinations to Begin on September 24
The Department of Examinations has announced that the practical examinations of the 2026 General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) examination
38 Schools Closed Today Due to Adverse Weather
The Ministry of Education says 38 schools across Sri Lanka have been closed today (21) due to adverse weather conditions.
Xi Jinping to Visit US from September 23 to 25
Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25 at the
Flood Warnings Extended for Kuda Ganga and Gin Ganga
The Irrigation Department has extended the flood warning issued at 9:30 a.m. yesterday (20) for the Kuda Ganga sub-basin of
Proposal Seeks to Create Sri Lanka’s First Tobacco-Free Generation
Amid concerns from health experts about the long-term health and economic impacts of tobacco use, a proposal has been put