Vedda Chief Uruwarige Vannila Ettho said the ill-planned development projects and the human activities resulted in the recent natural disaster that caused much woe and sorrow in the country.

Founder of the Pathfinder Foundation, Milinda Moragoda called on the Maha Nayake Theras of the Malwatte and Asgiriya Chapters, the Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Thera and the Most Venerable

The Ambassador of Viet Nam to Sri Lanka, Trinh Thi Tam, recently paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Energy of Sri Lanka, Eng. Kumara Jayakody, to exchange views on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy sector—one

Evacuation orders were issued yesterday for residents in several high-risk areas as heavy rainfall triggered landslide warnings and forced the opening of spill gates at major reservoirs, raising concerns that Sri Lanka may be on the brink

The acceptance of the Indian Pharmacopoeia alongside BP, Ph. Eur., and USP—without transparent scientific review or stakeholder consultation—poses potential risks to medicine quality, patient safety, and regulatory credibility, former

Raising questions on the award of gas supply tender to a new company based in Switzerland, opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake yesterday revealed that the new move could create a gas shortage within three months.

Victoria, Randenigala and Rantambe reservoirs started spilling over last morning

Sri Lanka Police have raised concerns over the misuse of the 119 emergency hotline, which is dedicated to reporting crimes, emergencies, and urgent public safety information.

The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) has warned that two structures at the historic Mihintale Viharaya are at risk of collapse and subsidence following recent heavy rains.

A fierce fight between two wild elephants on the forest road near Singha ulpotha in Kebithigollewa caused tense situation on Tuesday, as a private bus carrying garment factory workers came under attack and was forced off the road.

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is ready to provide advise on disaster management to the government if needed but neither him nor others in the UNP intend to take up any position, United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Thalatha Athukora

NPP MP Shantha Pathma Kumara yesterday denied the allegation that he had engaged in an illegal plantation which is called Mal Wagawa in local language. “The news circulated over social media is false. I vehemently condemn this campaign carried out

Referring to the report that police had raided an alleged illegal plantation which is called mal wagawa in local jargon belonging to NPP Ratnapura District MP Shantha Pathma Kumara few days ago, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Ajith P. Perera yesterd

Recovery efforts for roads and bridges damaged by Cyclone Ditwah are expected to take up to two years in some areas, particularly in the Central and Uva Provinces, due to challenging terrain and landslide risks, Road Development Authority (RDA) Direc

A herd of three wild elephants that fell into the ZD Main Canal in Maduru Oya in the early hours of yesterday morning were rescued and released into the Dambagaha Ulpatha Forest Reserve by wildlife officers from the Pimburaththewa

The Valaichchenai Police say a woman has allegedly stabbed her husband to death after he asked her to prepare ‘pittu’ for breakfast at their home in Vahaneri, Batticaloa, yesterday morning.

Cyclone Ditwah has incurred an estimated loss of approximately Rs. 5.6 billion to the National Water Supply and Drainage Board, a Parliamentary committee was informed by the relevant authorities.

Cyclone Ditwah is continuing its effects to date, as it was reported that the disaster has created a shortage of some vegetables, a prominent member of the Manning Market Traders’ Association said yesterday.

More than 31,000 animals in livestock farms have died in the Polonnaruwa District due to the recent natural disaster, according to a survey conducted by the Polonnaruwa District Secretariat.

Twenty-five Sri Lankan nationals who had been trafficked to cybercrime centres in Myawaddy, Myanmar, were rescued and repatriated to Sri Lanka.

The Court of Appeal yesterday affirmed the 14-year sentence of rigorous imprisonment imposed by the Hambantota High Court on a father convicted of committing grave sexual abuse against his own daughter.

Showery weather has returned to several parts of the country, with the Meteorology Department warning that rain will continue over the Northern and Eastern regions during the next few days under the influence of an Easterly

An assessment carried out by the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has confirmed that no schools in the Central Province are at risk of landslides, despite recent adverse weather conditions.

Six Thai women were arrested after police raided a brothel allegedly operating under the guise of a spa in Kollupitiya.

Late Chief Incumbent of the Gangaramaya Temple, Ven. Galboda Gnanissara Thera, remained closely associated with bhikkhus and dayakas throughout his life, and it is still difficult to fathom that he is no longer with us, even two years after his demis

Whilst revealing that a group identified as CID officers are hunting for him, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman yesterday said he will request Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne to take action to ensure his protection.

Survivors of a deadly landslide in the Napatawala village in Walapane say no government aid has reached them and no officials have visited, 18 days after Cyclone Ditwa triggered the disaster that buried five homes and killed a woman.

Sri Lanka could face an economic crisis by the Sinhala New Year 2026, fuelled by Cyclone Ditwah as it has been predicted by Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, United National Party (UNP) Deputy General Secretary Harin Fernando said yesterday.

Twenty-seven persons, including the 26-year-old daughter of Kandy Deputy Mayor Ruwan Kumara of the National People’s Power, who were arrested with narcotics following a police raid on a party organized through social media in Teldeniya, were releas

The Coconut Cultivation Board has urged the public to provide necessary information following severe damage to the coconut industry caused by Cyclone Ditwah.