Ven. Mavikande Ratanapala Thera Donates Land for people whose property was damaged by cyclone Ditwah

In line with the Government’s programme to rehabilitate people whose property was damaged by cyclone Ditwah, the Chief Incumbent of Siyambalapitiya, Yattogoda and Yatahalena Raja Maha Vihara, Justice of the Peace, National Director of Human Rights and Sasana Keerthi Sri Saddharma Visharada, Venerable Mavikande Ratanapala Thera, made a donation of land. Accordingly, he donated a ten-acre privately owned plot of …

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Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence Meets Under the patronage of the President

During the meeting, progress on matters discussed at previous sessions was reviewed. It was noted that positive steps have been taken to address several proposals submitted by various parties, particularly concerning the release of land in the Northern Province, the reopening of roads and the continuation of school activities. Additionally, the discussion also focused on the remaining challenges in carrying …

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Weather Forecast for 08 January

The depression over the Bay of Bengal, located to the southeast of Sri Lanka, was centered near latitude 5.3°N and longitude 86.0°E, about 490 km southeast of Pottuvil, at 11:30 p.m. yesterday (07). It is expected to move west-northwestwards and towards the eastern coast of the island during next 24 hours. This system is likely to intensify further into a …

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Exclusive community care for pregnant mothers and school children at Gangarama

On the occasion of the 77th birthday of respected Chandra Wijenayake, H. T. A special social hosting program organized by the full fund donation of Dr. Priyantha Kalpage, the head of S(HTS) Group Movement and Gayani Nisansala, was held on yesterday (06) at Gangarama Temple, Colombo. The Community Police Unit at Companga Street Police Station had given its full support …

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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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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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Ceypetco Fuel prices increased

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has announced a revision of fuel prices effective from midnight today (05). Accordingly, the price of Petrol 95 Octane has been increased by Rs. 5 to Rs. 340 per litre, while the price of Kerosene has been increased by Rs. 2 to Rs. 180 per litre. The price of Auto Diesel has also been increased by …

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