Rehan Jayawickreme Resigns from SJB, Citing Dissatisfaction with Party Policies
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) organizer for the Weligama electorate and former Mayor of Weligama, Rehan Jayawickreme, has announced his resignation
Navy Seizes Large Haul of Ice and Heroin off Kalpitiya Coast
Sri Lanka Navy personnel have seized 63.5 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) and more than 14.5 kilograms of heroin, found
Train Services on Puttalam Line Extended to Nattandiya After Flood Repairs
The Railway Department has announced that train services on the Puttalam line will now operate up to Nattandiya, following the
Express Pearl Case Temporarily Stayed in Singapore, Minister Confirms
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara informed Parliament today that the Express Pearl case pending before a Singapore court has been temporarily
President Announces Extensive Relief Package and Rs. 50 Billion Supplementary Estimate for Disaster-Affected Communities
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that Rs. 10,500 million has already been released by the Treasury to support communities affected
2026 Budget Passed in Parliament with 157-Vote Majority
The Third Reading of the 2026 Appropriation Bill was passed in Parliament a short while ago, securing a majority of
Amber Advisory Issued for Severe Lightning in Several Areas
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning affecting the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well
WHO Releases US$175,000 in Emergency Funds to Support Health Services in Cyclone Ditwah-Affected Areas
The World Health Organization (WHO) has allocated US$175,000 in emergency funds to strengthen essential health services in Sri Lanka following
Department of Meteorology Forecasts Showers and Thundershowers Across Several Regions
The Department of Meteorology has warned that several spells of showers are expected in Northern, North-Central, Eastern, and Uva provinces,
Australia Increases Cyclone Ditwah Relief Assistance to Sri Lanka to $3.5 Million
The Government of Australia has announced an additional $2.5 million in aid to Sri Lanka, bringing Australia’s total response to