SLAF Bell 212 Helicopter Crashes into Maduru Oya Reservoir; All 12 Onboard Rescued
A Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir this morning
Island-wide Showers Expected After 1 p.m. Today, Met. Dept. Warns of Heavy Rain and Lightning
The Department of Meteorology has forecast showers or thundershowers across most parts of the island after 1:00 p.m. today (May
Deadline Set for Local Government Candidates to Submit Campaign Finance Reports by May 28
The Election Commission has directed all candidates who contested the 2023 Local Government (LG) Elections to submit their campaign income
Deadline Extended for Senior Citizens to Submit Income Tax Refund Applications
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has extended the deadline for senior citizens to submit applications for quarterly income tax refunds
Sri Lanka Will Not Allow Its Territory or Airspace to Be Used for Foreign Attacks – Minister Jayatissa
Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa affirmed today (May 8) that Sri Lanka will not permit any faction to
MP Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna Removed from Chamber for Disrupting Parliamentary Proceedings
Member of Parliament Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna was removed from the Parliamentary Chamber today (May 8) for disrupting proceedings during a
Amber Advisory Issued for Severe Lightning in Multiple Provinces
The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory warning of severe lightning in several parts of the country. Thundershowers
Suspended IGP Deshabandhu Tennakoon Summoned to Appear Before Abuse of Power Inquiry Committee
Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandhu Tennakoon has been summoned to appear before the Committee of Inquiry investigating allegations
Principal Summoned Over Student’s Death Following Alleged Sexual Assault by Teacher
The Ministry of Education has called for an explanation from the principal of a school in Bambalapitiya following the death
NPP Rules Out Alliances with Rejected Parties in Local Councils — Tilvin Silva
Tilvin Silva, General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), has firmly stated that the National People’s Power (NPP) will