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Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts today (09), the Department of Meteorology stated.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Uva and…
Speaker delivers SC determination on Chartered Institute of Media Professionals Bill
The Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament that he had received the Supreme Court’s determination regarding the Bill titled the Chartered Institute of Media Professionals of Sri Lanka, which had been challenged…
Significant decline in human-elephant conflicts this year – Wildlife Dept.
The Department of Wildlife Conservation says that human-elephant conflicts have decreased significantly this year compared to the previous year.
Director General of the Department of Wildlife Conservation, Ranjan Marasinghe, said that…
SriLankan Airlines cancels Jakarta flights due to volcanic ash clouds
SriLankan Airlines has cancelled today’s scheduled services between Colombo and Jakarta, UL364 (Colombo-Jakarta) and UL365 (Jakarta-Colombo), due to volcanic ash clouds from Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau.
Indonesian aviation…
El Niño conditions raise concerns over coral reefs and marine habitats
The Department of Wildlife Conservation states that rising ocean water temperatures due to El Niño conditions could affect the feeding grounds of marine mammals.
Speaking on TV programme today (07), Director General of the Department of…
Namal Rajapaksa granted permission to receive meals from home
The Department of Prisons states that Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently being held in remand custody, has been granted permission to receive cooked meals from home.
Prisons Media Spokesperson Senaka…
Water levels in several reservoirs drop rapidly amid dry weather – Irrigation Dept.
The total water storage capacity of reservoirs across the island currently stands at nearly 47.3% amid the prevailing dry weather, according to H.M.P.S.D. Herath, Director (Water Management) of the Irrigation Department.
He…
Thailand ends visa-free entry for Sri Lankan passport holders from Sep. 15
Sri Lankan passport holders travelling to Thailand will no longer be eligible for visa-free entry from September 15, 2026, according to a new visa notice issued by the Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo.
Under the new measures, all Sri Lankan…
Sacred tusker Wasana to be released only for major ‘peraheras’
The Basnayake Nilame of the historic Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya, Thilina Madhusankha, has announced a decision to discontinue the release of the sacred tusker “Wasana” for ordinary peraheras, except for major historical religious…
IMF team to visit Sri Lanka next week for EFF review and Article IV talks
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team will visit Sri Lanka from September 10 to 23 to hold discussions with government authorities on the combined Seventh Review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme and the 2026 Article…