Ministerial Consultative Committee approves the Regulations under the Motor Traffic Act

The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways and Urban Development has approved the Regulations under the Motor Traffic Act (Chapter 203) scheduled to be presented to Parliament for approval on 08.01.2025. Accordingly, this approval was granted at the recent (06) meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways and Urban Development held in Parliament under the chairmanship of Hon. …

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Weather Forecast for Sea Areas Around the Island During Next 24 Hours

The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka (currently 02:00 p.m. located about 250 km southeast of Pottuvil) is very likely to move west-northwestwards across southwest Bay of Bengal and cross Sri Lanka coast between Hambantota and Kalmunai between 5.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. of tomorrow, the 9th January 2026. Naval and fishing communities …

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Weather Forecast for Today

The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka (currently 02:00 p.m. located about 250 km southeast of Pottuvil) is very likely to move west-northwestwards across southwest Bay of Bengal and cross Sri Lanka coast between Hambantota and Kalmunai between 5.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. of tomorrow, the 9th January 2026.Cloudy skies can be expected …

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Suspects arrested in the case of killing 06 people due to illegal alcohol poisoning

Wenappuwa police had started investigation into the death of 06 illegal drunk people at Wenappuwa police domination on 2026.01.06. Two suspects involved in the incident were arrested by the investigation officers and handed them to the Honorable Magistrate Court of Marawila on 2026.01.07, the two suspects were in reserve until 2026.01.19, here the main suspect has been arrested on 2026.01.07. …

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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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