The National People’s Power (NPP) secured control of the Galle Municipal Council today (20), with its candidate elected as Mayor following a tense inaugural session.
The meeting, held under the patronage of the Provincial Commissioner of Local Government, was convened...
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 20 JUNE 2025Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 20 June 2025 by the Department of Meteorology
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts while...
Two daughters and a son-in-law of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella were taken into custody on 19 June by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with an ongoing investigation into money laundering.
The...
Sri Lanka will take immediate steps to repatriate its nationals if the conflict between Iran and Israel intensifies, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath informed Parliament on Thursday.
Responding to a question raised by Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Rohana Bandara, Herath stated,...
The Supreme Court yesterday (18) ruled that two senior police officers from the Uragasmanhandiya Police — the then Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the station and the OIC of the Crimes Division — violated the fundamental rights of a young man...
A range of new projects for the 2025 financial year have been launched under the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme, a flagship government initiative aimed at fostering “A Thriving Nation , A Beautiful Life”
A progress review meeting for these projects,...
Due to the prevailing rainy weather for nearly a month, the water levels in the Maussakelle and Castlereigh reservoirs—linked to major hydroelectric power stations—have been rising rapidly, engineers in charge of the reservoirs told The Island.
As of Tuesday (17), the water level in the Maussakelle and Castlereigh reservoirs was...
Hosts England are set to play the opening encounter of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup against Sri Lanka, as per the schedule released by the England and Wales Cricket Board on Tuesday.
The 33-match tournament is set to kickstart...
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (18) commended Mahinda Siriwardana, the outgoing Secretary to the Treasury, for his exemplary public service, stating that it is the duty of public officials to help avert crises and contribute meaningfully to positive change.
According...
The Sri Lanka Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRCSL) announced that Starlink will commence its satellite broadband internet service in the country after this week, starting with the first 12 users.
Director General of the Commission, retired Air Vice Marshal Bandula Herath,...