‘Red’ Warning Issued for Heavy Rains in Several Provinces
The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Red’ warning for heavy rains in the Eastern, Uva, and North-Central provinces, as
Former Minister Vijith Wijayamuni Soysa Arrested Over Illegal Vehicle Assembly
Former Minister Vijith Wijayamuni Soysa was arrested today (January 19) by the Walana Anti-Vice Unit, police reported. The arrest occurred
Eastern Province Schools Closed Tomorrow Due to Adverse Weather
All government schools in the Eastern Province will remain closed tomorrow (January 20) due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions,
Global CO2 Levels Surge to Record Highs, Imperiling Climate Goals
The concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2), the primary driver of global warming, rose at an unprecedented rate in 2024, surpassing
Electricity Tariff Reduction Announced by PUCSL, Pending Finance Ministry Approval
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced a 20% reduction in electricity tariffs, set to take effect
Israel Security Cabinet Recommends Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release Deal
The Israeli security cabinet has endorsed a ceasefire agreement and a hostage return deal with Hamas, pending approval at a
PNB Seizes Record Rs. 283 Million in Cash Linked to Imprisoned Drug Trafficker
The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has seized Rs. 283 million in cash, marking the largest sum ever confiscated from a
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Returns from Productive Four-Day State Visit to China
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has returned to the island after concluding a successful four-day state visit to China. On the
Electricity Tariffs to Be Reduced by 20% as PUCSL Recommendations Gain Approval
The Ministry of Power announced today that the electricity tariff revision proposed by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka
Imran Khan Sentenced to 14 Years in Al-Qadir Trust Case, Wife Bushra Bibi to Seven Years
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was sentenced to 14 years in prison today, while his wife, Bushra Bibi, received