Nepal does not need foreign rescue help with flood, foreign ministry says
Nepal does not need help from other countries to conduct search and rescue operations after a devastating flash flood wrecked...
Month: August 2026
Sri Lankan govt responds to UN Special Rapporteur’s statement on 22nd Amendment
The Government of Sri Lanka has responded to concerns raised by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges...
Sun Directly Over Sri Lanka | Authorities Warn of Rising Heat and Worsening Drought!
COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka's battle with prolonged dry weather intensified as authorities warned of rising heat levels, shrinking water...
Colombo Port Rises to 20th Among World’s Leading Container Ports
The Port of Colombo has risen to 20th place among the world’s leading container ports, following strong growth in container...
The Himalayas: Tibetan diaspora’s anguish and Beijing’s scant reporting
The Dalai Lama’s condolences: “I pray for the victims of this tragedy, which stems from deep-rooted causes.” Tibetans in exile...
Today – weather Forecast
Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Fairly heavy...
Sri Lanka Pledges US$1 Million in Aid for Nepal Flood and Landslide Victims
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the Government to provide US$1 million in financial assistance to support relief efforts for...
President pays homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently in Kandy to participate in the annual Esala Perahera celebrations at the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa,...
Emergency Hotlines Activated for Sri Lankans in Nepal
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has activated 24-hour emergency hotlines to assist Sri Lankan nationals currently...
President Visits Malwathu and Asgiriya Mahanayake Theros and Anunayake Theros
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently in Kandy to participate in the events of the annual Esala Perahera of the...
