High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Masood Imad, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Headquarters Complex in...

His Excellency Eric Walsh, High Commissioner of Canada to Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister’s Office yesterday (23). The meeting...

An Australian Defence and Strategic Studies Course (DSSC) delegation led by Colonel Lara Terese Troy called on the  Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura,...

Warning for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas A weather warning has been issued for heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions to protect themselves and...

Advisory for heavy rains People are advised to prepare for heavy rains that could lead to flooding. It is recommended to clear gutters and drains, secure loose outdoor items, and have an emergency kit...

Occasional showers or thundershowers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and Northern provinces, as well as in Kandy and Nuwara-eliya districts. Showers or thundershowers are expected in several provinces and districts including...

The Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this afternoon (22) at the Presidential Secretariat. During their meeting, Ambassador Qi made a donation of LKR 30 million (USD...

The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and Northern provinces and in Trincomalee district. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in...

The content discusses the impact of climate change on global agriculture and food security. It highlights how rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns can lead to reduced crop yields, food shortages, and increased food...

A meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Mr. Vimlendra Sharan, representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations was held recently at the Prime Minister’s Office. Future measures for...