Avissawella records highest rainfall as heavy showers affect island-wide river basins

The highest rainfall recorded during the 24-hour period ending at 5.00 a.m. today (15) was observed in the Avissawella area,...

May 15, 2026 | Local

Very heavy showers above 150 mm likely in some areas today

According to the Department of Meteorology, the low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka persists. This system is expected to...

May 15, 2026 | Local

Schools in Hatton Education Zone closed tomorrow due to bad weather

A special holiday has been declared for all schools in the Hatton Education Zone tomorrow (15) due to prevailing adverse...

May 14, 2026 | Local

Five and a Half Year Prison Sentence for Sanath Nishantha’s Brother

The High Court of Chilaw has sentenced Jagath Samantha, a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) member of the Arachchikattuwa Pradeshiya...

FeaturedMay 15, 2026 | Local

Ex-MP Eran Wickramaratne appointed chairman of SLC interim committee

An interim committee headed by former Member of Parliament Eran Wickramaratne has been appointed to run Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC)...

Apr 29, 2026 | Sports.Cricket

Nvidia hits new milestone as world's first $5tn company

Nvidia has hit a new milestone, becoming the first company in the world to reach a market value of $5tn...

Nov 2, 2025 | Technology

Five and a Half Year Prison Sentence for Sanath Nishantha’s Brother

The High Court of Chilaw has sentenced Jagath Samantha, a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) member of the Arachchikattuwa Pradeshiya...

FeaturedMay 15, 2026 | Local

Naveen Dissanayake appointed as UNP Deputy Chairman

Former United National Party MP Naveen Dissanayake has been appointed as the Vice President of the party. It has been...

Jan 5, 2026 | Politics

Sri Lankan Rupee weakens further as US Dollar hits highest level since Dec. 2023

The Sri Lankan Rupee came under further pressure today as the selling rate of the US Dollar rose to Rs....

May 14, 2026 | Business