A discussion to review progress on preparations for the 60th anniversary celebrations of the World Buddhist Sangha Council, scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka, took place yesterday (26) at the Presidential Secretariat under the leadership of Venerable Dr Bodagama Chandima Thera, Chairman of the Organising Committee of the World Buddhist Sangha Council, Venerable Dr Maitipe Wimalasara Maha Thera, Se...

The Sri Lankan Embassy in Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its commitment to providing continued legal and consular assistance to Anojan Sivarasa following the Saudi Supreme Court’s decision to set aside his death sentence and refer the case for a fresh hearing. ...

The Severe Cyclonic Storm “Arnab” over West central Bay of Bengal intensified into a ‘Very Severe Cyclonic Storm’ and lay centered at 02.30 a.m. of today, the 27th October, 2026 over the near latitude 15.9°N and longitude 85.4°E about 890 km to the north-east of Kankasanthurai.   ...

A programme to brief District Secretaries, Divisional Secretaries and District Planning Directors on the next steps of the Prajashakthi National Movement was held recently (24) at Temple Trees under the leadership of Secretary to the President Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. ...

Four spill gates of the Thabbowa Reservoir in the Mee Oya River Basin were opened by one foot each by noon today to control rising water inflows. ...

The Irrigation Department has issued a flood warning, stating that minor flooding may occur in low-lying areas of the Kalu Ganga floodplain within the next 24 hours due to significant rainfall in the upper catchment areas and continued showers. ...