Health authorities have issued a warning to people affected by the recent floods, saying there is a possibility of conjunctivitis—commonly known as pink eye or sore eyes—spreading among those staying in safety centres across the country.

An individual who had in his possession 8000 capsules of a dangerous drug identified as Pregablin 150mg, was arrrested yesterday by the Elpitiya Division Anti-Vice Sqaud.

The opposition must be sued for failing to inform the government of an impending cyclone if they were aware of it from November 12. The opposition also has a responsibility as they are also people’s representatives elected by people’s votes.

Former Head of the Department of Geology of Peradeniya Univeresity Senior Prof. Athula Senaratne said a cartographying of endangered areas in 14 districts would commence within a fortnight.

An air passenger in transit at the Bandaranaike International Airport delivered a child last morning.

The Department of National Archives yesterday made an urgent public appeal for access to freezer facilities as Sri Lanka faces an unprecedented crisis caused by severe flooding that has damaged vast

Every human being seeks access to safe, affordable, and accessible water and sanitation. In fact, it is a fundamental human right. In Sri Lanka, people in most areas enjoy access to safe drinking water. In

An individual who had in his possession a stock of Methamphetamine (ICE) valued Rs. 22.5 million was arrested by the Galle Division Crime Investigation Unit during a raid in the Akmeemana area in the early

Three hospitals – Chilaw Base Hospital, Mahiyanganaya and Wattegama hospitals- have sustained extensive damage from the latest disasters induced by cyclone Ditwah and another 100 small hospitals

With the Ditwah cyclone finally behind us and floodwaters slowly receding, health experts warn children are at the centre of danger owing to the rise in post-disaster illnesses.

The National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO) that carried out an inspection of the delicate situation at Mahagiridambe in the Hatton Sri Pada pilgrim route has recommended to restrict the movement of pilgrims through the affected location.

The Ministry of Health has issued new guidelines outlining minimum standards for providing food and nutrition support to people affected by emergencies such as floods, landslides and mass displacement.

Sri Lanka’s railway service has been severely disrupted by the recent cyclone, with only 30 percent of the network currently operational, Commissioner General of Essential Services B. K. Prabath Chandrakeerthi said.

Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, has donated Rs. 30 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund to support relief efforts for communities affected by the recent cyclone.

More than 28,300 tri-forces personnel have been deployed across the country to support rescue and relief efforts following the severe floods and landslides triggered by recent adverse weather, the Special Disaster Operations Media Centre said.

The situation in the Wellampitiya area on Monday, where rising floodwaters, blocked roads and left residents stranded, motivated four citizens and a drone operations company to step up to the challenge

The Government has decided to import frozen vegetables that comply with the standards of the Department of Agriculture, Commissioner General of Essential Services B.K. Prabath Chandrakeerthi said yesterday.

As floodwaters begin to recede across affected areas, health experts are raising alarm over a spike in waterborne diseases, which spread through contaminated water.

The ongoing floods in Sri Lanka are causing significant losses among wildlife and domestic animals, with many deaths likely going unreported. Rivers, landslides, and heavy rains have made numerous areas unsafe, threatening creatures from elephants to

With the country tightly gripped by floods following Cyclone Ditwah, there is a significant risk of dengue resurfacing, Dr. Prescila Samaraweera, spokesperson for Sri Lanka’s National Dengue Control Unit, said.

Opposition parties yesterday declared a temporary political truce in light of the prevailing flood situation and pledged their full support for ongoing relief efforts.

Floodwaters that affected several parts of the country have started to recede in key locations as major rivers and reservoirs show signs of stabilisation, officials said yesterday. However, rising water levels in the Kelani River caused flood waters

A Sri Lanka Air Force pilot lost his life after a Bell-212 helicopter crashed during flood rescue operations in Wennappuwa yesterday.

Nearly 200 foreign prisoners are serving sentences in Sri Lankan prisons, as bilateral prisoner transfer agreements have not been established with several countries, according to the 2024 audit of the Department of Prisons.

Inclement weather conditions have forced the suspension of the committee stage debate on the budget for two days, the Parliament media unit confirmed yesterday.

The 2024 audit of the Sri Lanka Police has revealed significant shortages across several key police cadres, including a major shortfall in women police officers, with more than 4,000 posts remaining vacant.

Sri Lanka has reaffirmed that the country remains safe and fully open for travel, despite seasonal rainfall affecting certain regions.

The Director General of the Road Development Authority (RDA), Wimal Kandambi, has confirmed that 75 major highways around the country have been severely damaged due to floods and landslides caused by ongoing adverse weather conditions.

The team fact-checked three statements from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s 2026 budget speech, made on 07 November 2025. Of these, two statements were graded as True, and one of them as Partly True.

The Special General Meeting of the Past Pupils Association of Ananda Sastralaya, Kotte, convened for the purpose of updating the membership register, will be held at 2.00 p.m. on 07th December 2025 at the School Main Hall.