The low-pressure in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is moving westward away from island. However, the influence of this system may persist today.
A low-pressure area that has developed near Sri Lanka is expected to bring heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm to several parts of the island over the next two days, the Department of Meteorology has warned.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that a report circulating on social media regarding the visit of Indian religious leader Mahamandaleshwar Swami Kailashananda Giri Ji to Sri Lanka relates to an earlier visit on February 23, 2026.
The low level atmospheric disturbance near Sri Lanka has developed into a low-pressure area. Under the influence of this system, an enhancement of rainfall is expected over the island and the deep and shallow sea areas around the island during today.
The expert committee appointed to investigate the death of tusker ‘Kawanthissa’ and formulate recommendations for a National Elephant Conservation Programme held its first meeting at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (21), chaired by Presidential Chief of Staff Prabath Chandrakeerthi.
A delegation from the U.S. Space Forces Pacific (SPACEPAC) and the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, led by Lieutenant Colonel Shumpei Fujimura, Head of Security Cooperation for SPACEPAC, visited the Southern Naval Command Headquarters today (21) and called on Deputy Area Commander of the Southern Naval Area, Commodore Aruna Weerasinghe.
The 69th World Congress of the International Police Association (IPA) commenced today (21) at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath attending as the Chief Guest.
Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) inspected Sri Lanka Navy facilities supporting maritime security operations for merchant vessels during a visit to the Pettigalawatta Armoury Complex in Galle on 20 October 2026.
A low level atmospheric disturbance near Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressure area within the next 24 hours. Under the influence of this system, an increase in rainfall is expected over the island and the deep and shallow sea areas around the island during the next few days from today (21).
The Cabinet of Ministers has agreed to implement the Suraksha Student Insurance Scheme for the 2026/2027 period with a range of new and enhanced benefits for students.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the submission of regulations requiring imported passenger car tyres and three-wheeler tyres to comply with mandatory Sri Lanka Standards for parliamentary approval.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (20) paid his last respects to the remains of Most Venerable Kappetiyagoda Siri Wimala Thera, Anunayake of the Sri Lanka Ramanna Maha Nikaya and Chief Incumbent of the Rajopawanaramaya Temple in Gatambe, Kandy, who passed away.
The Navaratri Puja, organised within the premises of the Sri Lankan Parliament to symbolise the country’s multi-religious harmony, was ceremonially held on 20 October with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne.
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