Weather Forecast for Today

Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 07 January 2026 The low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, to the southeast of the Sri Lanka is likely intensify into a depression during next 12 hours. This system is expected to move west-northwestwards, towards the east coast of the island. Hence, showery condition over the island, particularly in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva …

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Sri Lanka T20I squad for Pakistan series announced

Sri Lanka squad:1) Pathum Nissanka, 2.) Kamil Mishara, 3.) Kusal Mendis 4.) Kusal Perera, 5.) Dhananjaya de Silva, 6.) Charith Asalanka, 7.) Dasun Shanaka – Captain, 8.) Janith Liyanage, 9.) Kamindu Mendis, 10.) Wanindu Hasaranga, 11.) Dunith Wellalage, 12.) Maheesh Theekshana, 13.) Dushan Hemantha, 14.) Traveen Mathew, 15.) Dushmantha Chameera, 16.) Matheesha Pathirana, 17.) Nuwan Thushara, 18.) Eshan Malinga. Pakistan …

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A Nation United” National Steering Council Meets for Third Time under President’s Patronage to eradicate Drug Menace

Let us all fulfill our responsibilities to save the future generation of this country from this scourge – President President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that, just as the country’s physical development is important, the wellbeing and stability of society are equally vital. The President noted that all citizens must discharge their responsibilities to eradicate the drug menace from Sri Lanka …

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Deadly car accident – Ja Ela Police Station

On yesterday evening, a prime vehicle that was running towards Colombo near Rukmani Devi Junction on the Negombo Colombo main road in the Ja Ela Police domination collided with a bicycle that was moving forward in the direction. The bicyclist crashed into the primover and died on the spot. The deceased was 43 years old resident of Ja Ela area. …

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Two suspects arrested with drugs

The Upper Provincial North Crime Division Officers team of officers engaged in crime prevention operations at the JAEL Police Unit was investigated based on information received on night yesterday, Two suspects carrying 75 grams of heroin, 50 grams of ice and 10 grams of cocaine were arrested during the Ach test. The arrested suspects are 21 and 39 years old, …

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Weather Forecast for Today

Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 06 January 2026 The low-level atmospheric disturbance in the Bay of Bengal, to the southeast of the Sri Lanka has intensified into a low-pressure area. Hence, showery condition over the island, particularly in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces is expected to enhance from January 8th. Showers will occur at times in Eastern, …

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