Over 50000 electricity breakdowns across Sri Lanka in 24 hours The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that a total of 50009 electricity breakdowns have been reported across the country within the 24-hour period ending at 8.00 p.m. today (30) due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. 31-05-2025 [More]
US proposes 60-day ceasefire for Gaza hostage-prisoner swap The U.S. plan for Gaza seen by Reuters on Friday proposes a 60-day ceasefire and the release of 28 Israeli hostages - alive and dead - in the first week in exchange for the release of 1236 Palestinian prisoners and the remains of 180 dead Palestinians. 31-05-2025 [More]
Five injured by fallen trees in Colombo Several roads blocked At least five persons were injured and admitted to the Colombo National Hospital following incidents involving fallen trees and tree branches amidst the prevailing inclement weather conditions at several locations in Colombo. 31-05-2025 [More]
Over 29000 electricity breakdowns reported across Sri Lanka The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that as of now a total of 29015 electricity breakdowns have been reported across the country due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. 31-05-2025 [More]
Over 1700 people affected by adverse weather across Sri Lanka The Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports that a total of 1757 individuals from 485 families have been affected by the adverse weather conditions currently impacting the island. 31-05-2025 [More]
Former Senior Lecturer Aththanayaka M. Herath passes away Former Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sinhala Studies at the University of Peradeniya Aththanayaka M. Herath has passed away at the age of 73. 31-05-2025 [More]
Power outages across multiple areas due to adverse weather Power outages have been reported in several areas across the island including Colombo following heavy rains and strong winds that lashed parts of the country overnight (May 29). 31-05-2025 [More]
Italian arrested with over 10kg of Cocaine at BIA A total of 10 kilograms and 323 grams of cocaine has been seized at the arrival terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake during a joint operation conducted this morning (May 30) by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) and Sri Lanka Customs. 31-05-2025 [More]
Strong winds cause widespread damage in Colombo Several areas in and around Colombo sustained significant damage last night (29) as strong winds swept through the city toppling trees and disrupting traffic movement. 31-05-2025 [More]
US appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs under emergency powers A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to continue collecting tariffs under an emergency powers law for now as his administration appeals an order striking down the bulk of his signature set of economic policies. 31-05-2025 [More]
