A flood situation has been reported in certain areas of Ratnapura due to the rapid rise in the water level of the Kalu Ganga. The water level of the Kalu Ganga has reportedly reached the 07m level at the Pulungupitiya Gauging Station. As a result, the Alupotha, Ratnapura main bus route has been flooded in…
The 15th anniversary of the end of the war has made it clear that the war may have ended but the problems related to it have not. Outside of the north and east, the site of military action, there is a sense of normalcy with the war being a receding memory. This has given rise…
The Secretary General of Parliament Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera said that the Parliament is scheduled to meet from the 4th to the 7th June. The Parliamentary business pertaining to this week have been decided recently (28) in the Committee on Parliamentary Business held under the chairmanship of Speaker Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena. Accordingly, on Tuesday, the…
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said that the impact of political power struggles must not be detrimental to addressing the economic crisis. He detailed the government’s strategic measures since 2022, which have been crucial in stabilizing the economy. The Minister emphasized that the decisions taken by the President and the government, supported by parliamentary…
The adhikarana maha sanganayake of North America and Vice President of the Buddhist Association of America, Viharaya of the Maryland International Buddhist Temple, Most Venerable Katugastota Uparathana Nayaka emphasized that the opportunity to celebrate the International Vesak Festival at the US President’s House has arisen this year as well. His Holiness Uparathana Thero said that…
The Marine Forecasting Division of National Meteorological Centre has issued an advisory of rough sea and strong winds. Strong winds accompanied with heavy rainfalls and very rough seas are likely over the sea areas around the country and over the South-eastern Sea areas during the next few days. Naval and fishing communities are advised not…
Colombo, May 21, 2024 — A policy dialogue held on the misuse of law, science, and media highlighted the damaging impact of irresponsible journalism and opportunistic objectives. The event, attended by eminent personalities and professionals from various sectors, scrutinized how misinformation and disinformation can lead to severe societal consequences. The policy dialogue was organized by…
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has met with billionaire and investor Elon Musk on the sidelines of the 10th World Water Forum High-Level Meeting being held in Indonesia. During the meeting, Wickremesinghe and Musk have discussed the implementation of ‘Starlink’ in Sri Lanka. It was emphasized that Sri Lanka is committed to expediting the application process to…
The 16-year-old schoolgirl who was injured during the Fox Hill Super Cross 2024 racing event died yesterday.She died yesterday while receiving treatment at the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Badulla Base Hospital. The Fox Hill Super Cross 2024 racing event was held in Diyatalawa on April 21.The girl is from the Galedannda area of…
Elections provide a unique situation where people become equal regardless of their class or ethnic and religious identity. This offers space to rival politicians to address their unmet needs. The government has commenced several development initiatives that will take resources to the community level in a targeted manner. These initiatives would be beneficial to the…
