Former President Maithripala Sirisena says that everyone should work together to support the new government to take the country forward. MORE..

11 Dec 2019 (3:35 PM)

In a bid to reinforce the Sri Lanka Navy s concept of Green and Blue environment, the Embassy of the People s Republic of China provided pushbikes and buggies to the Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (10). MORE..

11 Dec 2019 (2:21 PM)

The water supply to several areas including Nugegoda will be disrupted for a period of 7 hours today (11), stated the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB). MORE..

11 Dec 2019 (1:11 PM)

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka and Spain from December 14-17, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. MORE..

11 Dec 2019 (10:31 AM)

Prevailing heavy rainfall in the Northern, Eastern and Uva provinces is expected to reduce temporarily during the next few days from today (11), says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

11 Dec 2019 (9:44 AM)

The gazette notification proclaiming the relevant duties and functions to the Ministries has been published. MORE..

11 Dec 2019 (8:30 AM)

The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended a suspect with sea turtle flesh in Pallikuda area, Chavakachcheri today (10). MORE..

11 Dec 2019 (3:53 AM)

Brigadier Priyanka Fernando has been appointed as the new Director of Real Estate and Quartering of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA). MORE..

10 Dec 2019 (8:42 PM)

Large-scale rice mill owners have agreed to provide rice at concessionary prices to consumers during the festive season, the Finance Ministry said. MORE..

10 Dec 2019 (7:18 PM)

The Department of Meteorology says that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle and Matara districts during the evening or night. MORE..

10 Dec 2019 (6:02 PM)

Former Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council member Hasitha Muhandiram alias Sarpaya , who was sentenced to death in connection with the murder of two individuals, has been ordered released by the Court of Appeal. MORE..

10 Dec 2019 (5:51 PM)

UPDATE (04-39 PM)- The Swiss embassy worker, who is involved in the alleged abduction incident, has left the Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) of Colombo a short while ago, says Ada Derana reporter.

10 Dec 2019 (3:21 PM)

Coinciding with the global launch of the Human Development Report 2019 released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Sri Lanka s Prime Minister met with UNDP Sri Lanka Resident Representative, Mr. Robert Juhkam to receive the first copy of the UNDP s latest report. MORE..

10 Dec 2019 (3:07 PM)

The Supreme Court has extended the overseas travel ban imposed on the Royal Park murder convict Jude Shramantha Jayamaha, who was on death row and later pardoned by former President Maithripala Sirisena. MORE..

10 Dec 2019 (2:59 PM)

A 7-hour water cut will be imposed on multiple areas including Nugegoda tomorrow (11), says the National Water Supply and Drainage Board. MORE..

10 Dec 2019 (2:29 PM)

A military plane with 38 onboard has disappeared en route to Antarctica, Chile s air force says in a statement. MORE..

10 Dec 2019 (1:17 PM)

Infamous drug dealer H.M. Thushara, alias Kalu Thushara , has been sentenced to death by the Colombo High Court after being found guilty on charges of possession of 25g of heroin and drug trafficking. MORE..

10 Dec 2019 (1:01 PM)

A 16-hour water has been imposed for several areas starting from 8.00 am to 12.00 am tonight (10), the National Water Supply and Drainage Board said. MORE..

10 Dec 2019 (11:20 AM)

The local staffer of the Embassy of Switzerland in Colombo, who was allegedly abducted and threatened in late November, has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for the 3rd day to record a statement, says Ada Derana reporter. MORE..

10 Dec 2019 (11:06 AM)

Prevailing heavy showery condition in the Northern half of the island is expected to reduce to some extent from tomorrow (11th), says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

10 Dec 2019 (10:34 AM)