Indian Navy Foils Aerial Threats During Pakistan’s Retaliation Attempts, Says Vice Admiral
No enemy aircraft was allowed to come within several hundred kilometres of Indian territory during Pakistan’s recent attempts to target
Heat Advisory Issued for Four Districts as Temperatures Rise to Caution Level
The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for residents of the Ampara, Batticaloa, Polonnaruwa, and Monaragala districts.
Sri Lanka Sees Surge in Tourist Arrivals and Earnings in Early May 2025
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports that 33,910 international tourists arrived in the country during the first week
Sri Lanka Begins National Vesak Week, Celebrating 2,569th Sambuddha Jayanthi
Sri Lanka today (May 10) marks the beginning of National Vesak Week, commemorating the 2,569th Sambuddha Jayanthi—the birth, enlightenment, and
American Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected Pope Leo XIV, Marking Historic First for the Catholic Church
In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Prevost OSA, a missionary and prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery
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