Thundershowers expected across most parts of the island after 2 pm
The Department of Meteorology says atmospheric conditions across the island will be favourable for afternoon thundershowers. In a weather advisory, the Department said showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in most parts of the country…
176,527 eligible for university entrance based on Advanced Level results
A total of 176,527 candidates have qualified to apply for university admission from the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination. The Department of Examinations stated that the results of 111 candidates among them have been withheld. Applications for the…
Former Minister Mahinda Wijesekara passed away
Former Minister Mahinda Wijesekara has passed away at the age of 83, family sources confirmed. Wijesekara, the father of former Minister Kanchana Wijesekara, served as a Member of Parliament from 1989 to 2010, representing the Matara District, and held…
In the Weligama Divisional Coordination Committee meeting
During the meeting, Establishing a proposed residential treatment center at Walana Hospital for the rehabilitation of drug addicts. Providing ownership deeds to residents of the Polwathumodara housing complex. Resolving existing issues and expediting the…
Organized crime thief member ” Midigama Chooti” to the island
Prabath Madhusankha Rajapaksha Patiranalage, also known as Midigama Chooti, a 38-year-old alleged organized crime gang member and active participant in an international drug network, was brought to the country early today (30th) by a team of special…
Avishka Gunewardena resigns from SLC
Former Sri Lanka cricketer Avishka Gunawardena has resigned from his role at Sri Lanka Cricket’s High Performance Centre, following a recent change in his coaching assignment. Gunawardena, who had been serving as the Sri Lanka ‘A’ team coach, was…
Electricity Tariffs Increased for Q2 2026
The PUCSL has announced increased electricity tariffs for the second quarter of 2026 based on monthly consumption: • Under 30 units — Increased by 4.3% (Rs. 15) • 31–60 units — Increased by 6.9% (Rs. 45) • 61–90 units — Increased by 6.9% (Rs. 120) •…
“If it continues like this, a water shutdown for several hours will have to be carried out.”
Water supply may have to be restricted for several hours a day over the next two to three weeks owing to the prevailing dry and drought conditions in the country, Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), Chandana Bandara warned.…
LPG gas has not been received in many areas of Matara for more than 2 months, and the UKG sales agent has also not received gas for more than a week.
Due to the lack of LPG supply for more than two months in many areas of Matara, the residents there have faced severe difficulties. Especially for the LPG sales agent in Ukg, the absence of gas supply for more than a week has caused obstacles in meeting…