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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 10 JUNE 2024

Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 10 June 2024 Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa province and...

The Folly of Delaying Elections

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, unlike his predecessors, was not elected by the people of Sri Lanka. He was appointed by SLPP MPs to replace the ousted President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Mr Wickremesinghe is working to build a popular base, asserting that he...
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New Log Commander Assumes Office

New Log Commander Assumes Office Major General E.M.M Fernando Hdmc Lsc AATO, the newly-appointed, Commander, Logistic Command Headquarters at Salawa assumed duties on 05 June 2024 during a simple ceremony at his Office amidst religious observances. A Guard Turnout followed...

Supreme Court orders Maithripala to pay Rs.1 M to petitioner

The Supreme Court today ordered former President Maithripala Sirisena to pay Rs. 1 million to the petitioner in the Fundamental Rights petition filed challenging former President Sirisena's decision to grant a Presidential pardon to Royal Park murder convict Don Shamantha...

Sri Lanka Commits to Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2040 While Pursuing Economic Goals

Sri Lanka is the first Asian country to integrate the global zero carbon emissions goal into its national policy. Developing countries must secure their own funds to combat climate change while advocating for relief from developed nations. The funds spent...

Navy divers retrieve Rs. 30 million ADCP instrument beneath Hanwella bridge

A successful salvage mission conducted by Navy divers today (04th June 2024) led to the recovery of an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) instrument from beneath Hanwella bridge. Amidst torrential rainfall, this valuable device worth Rs. 30 million, owned by...

Major General U.L.J.S Perera Assumes Duties as 38th Commandant of SLMA

Major General U.L.J.S Perera RSP USP psc assumed duties as the 38th Commandant of the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) on 03 June 2024. The incoming Commandant was welcomed in a Guard Turnout and a customary Guard of Honour at...

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 06 June 2024

Issued at 12.00 noon on 05 June 2024 Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Eastern and...

Cabinet Approves Comprehensive Measures to Address Flood Related Issues

The Cabinet has approved the memorandum presented by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to provide food and essential services to residents in Kolonnawa and other areas in the country affected by recent floods as a result of adverse weather conditions. This decision...

Five High Commissioners, Nine Ambassadors Present Credentials to the President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe received the credentials of five newly appointed High Commissioners and nine Ambassadors to Sri Lanka at the Colombo Fort President’s House this morning (05). The High Commissioners representing New Zealand, the Republic of Cyprus, the Maldives, the...
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