Injured wild elephant burnt alive in Mihintale

A wild elephant found lying in a home garden at Seeppukulama in Mihintale died yesterday afternoon after being set on fire with burning torches, wildlife officials said.

Police beef up security at religious sites

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has instructed all Senior DIGs and DIGs to take necessary measures to maintain law and order and ensure a peaceful environment during the upcoming festive season, with special focus on

Over 600 HIV cases in nine months

Sri Lanka faces a worrying upswing in HIV/AIDS cases, with over 600 new infections and 13 deaths reported in the first nine months of 2025.

Alleged loss of nearly Rs.800Mn to CPC Bribery Commission to net Arjuna Ranatunga

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption yesterday informed the Chief Magistrate’s Court that steps are being taken to arrest former Minister Arjuna Ranatunga who is also Sri Lanka’s world cup winning cricket captain and produce him before court, after naming him as a suspect in an incident in which an alleged loss of nearly Rs. 800 million was caused to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation by implementing spot tenders at hi

World Bank repurposes US$120Mn for emergency support to Sri Lanka

In response to the Government’s request, the World Bank is making up to US$120 million in emergency support available by repurposing funds from ongoing projects, according to a statement from it.

NMRA temporarily withdraws Ondansetron injections amid safety concerns

The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) has temporarily withdrawn four batches of the Ondansetron injection, a critical medicine used to prevent vomiting and nausea in young children, pregnant women, and patients undergoing surgery or anesthesia, with immediate effect.

Ditwah forces importation of some rice varieties?

The devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah may force the Government to import some varieties of rice, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation K. D. Lal Kantha hinted over the weekend.

Father hires daughter for prostitution

An individual who lured his 13 year old daughter to engage in prostitution and seven individuals who raped her were arrested by Nindavur Police in Ampara.

Asoka Ranwala’s accident Controversy swirls over police failure in conducting immediate alcohol test

In response to a query about the delay in the conduct of an immediate alcohol test on former Speaker Asoka Ranwala after his involvement in the road accident, police spokesperson F.U. Wootler said that there is some concern about the

Flood-hit wild elephants pose threat to flood-hit people

The disaster-affected people in Polonnaruwa area are now facing the danger of wild elephants, a crisis worsened after the forest reserves in the low-lying areas of the Mahaweli B Zone, including Polonnaruwa were submerged after heavy

Experts sound alarm on post-cyclone stress

In the wake of the natural calamity that brought the livelihoods of many to a standstill, the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists has issued a public advisory outlining key mental health measures for communities recovering from the

20 per cent reduction in vegetable production: Official

Commissioner General of Essential Services Prabath Chandrakeerthi said that there is only a 20 per cent reduction in vegetable production due to the weather-related disasters as per statistics available from the districts such as Nuwara-

Will proposed international climate change university see the light of day in Sri Lanka?

The previous government completed the concept paper for the establishment of an international climate change university in Sri Lanka, and a Cabinet paper was presented at that time to seek approval for land demarcation for the

We warned all relevant govt. institutions of Cyclone Ditwah in time: Association of Meteorologists

Sri Lanka Association of Meteorologists (SLAM) yesterday revealed that they have done their job pertaining to Cyclone Ditwah and warned the relevant institutions on the development of the disaster situation.

Sri Lankans have the highest IQ in South Asia

As of 2025, Sri Lankans have the highest average IQ levels in South Asia with an average IQ level of 102, which has also been ranked in the top 12 countries with the highest average IQ level in the world, according to the data from International IQ Test (IIT).

Sri Lanka urgently needs US $ 25 million more for cyclone victims - UN

Sri Lanka urgently need US $ 25 million more for cyclone victims in Sri Lanka within the next 4 months and the United Nations have urged partners and the international communities to help the funding.

Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditwah: The Full Scale of the Disaster in Numbers (Print)

Cyclone Ditwah left Sri Lanka facing a national disaster of extraordinary scale.

Landslides continue to ravage several areas in Badulla

The Bogahapathana-Morahela hill range in Badulla was subject to a landslide last morning and people living in the affected area were evacuated and settled in safer locations.

Distribution of aid and compensation after Ditwah Officials face public pressure

Officials involved in distributing relief and compensation in the aftermath of Cyclonic Storm Ditwah, which left severe destruction across Sri Lanka are increasingly coming under pressure from multiple fronts, Daily Mirror learns.

New compensation package to convince relocation from landslide zones – Minister

People in landslide prone areas have been reluctant to move out as they have been given only Rs. 400,000 as compensation to build a house and another Rs. one million to purchase a land

AKD turns to international partners for escape plan from climate shocks

Warning that without urgent and collective action, the island will remain vulnerable to repeated climate-induced devastation, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called on Sri Lanka’s international partners to help the country break free from what he described as a “climate trap,”

Greek bond case Former CBSL governor Cabraal ordered to pay Rs. 1.84 billion compensation, released on conditions

Former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal was released on conditions in connection with the Greek bond case, while the three other accused were released unconditionally by Colombo High Court Judge Mohammed Mihal yesterday.

Cyclone Ditwah: 143km of Sri Lanka’s coastline polluted, cleanup to take weeks

The Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) reports that 143 kilometres of Sri Lanka’s coastline has been polluted following severe flooding triggered by Cyclone Ditwah.

A cyclone that left testing our President!

When you and your government won the elections last year, both local and international circles were stunned by the sheer magnitude of the victory. A map of Sri Lanka painted almost entirely in the NPP’s maroon colour sent a clear

Strict law enforcement for human settlements in disaster prone hill country

In the wake of cyclone Ditwah that triggered landslides, the government is planning strict implementation of the laws and regulations related to creation of human settlements in hazard-prone areas of the mountainous districts, an official

Textile shop owner who discreetly filmed women in fitting room arrested

A businessman who secretly placed a camera in the fitting room of his clothing outlet in the Thalawathugoda area and watched women trying on clothes was arrested by Thalangama Police yesterday.Police examined the suspect’s mobile phone and found 201 video clips of young women changing their clothes.

Post-flood operations to continue despite North-East monsoon

Despite the northeast monsoon being just around the corner, post-flood operations, including relief programmes, rescue, evacuation, and rehabilitation activities, will continue uninterrupted, officials stressed.

Post disaster recovery: government in consultation with IMF

The government will carry out its post- disaster economic recovery plan in consultation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), an official said yesterday.

RDA needs one and half years to reconstruct bridges

The Road Development Authority (RDA ) will need at least one and half years to reconstruct major bridges damaged in the recent disasters triggered by cyclone Ditwah, an official said yesterday.

Underworld Hides behind disaster relief

Sri Lanka is witnessing a surge in violent incidents, including shootings, as some individuals appear to be taking advantage of the chaos following Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread flooding, landslides, and over 600 deaths across the country.