Public Urged to Take Precautions as Afternoon Thundershowers Expected Across the Island
The Department of Meteorology has advised the public to take necessary precautions to minimize damage from lightning, as atmospheric conditions
Disaster Management Center Implements Special Program for Election Period Emergencies
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) has announced the implementation of a special program to handle any emergencies that may occur
Over 10,000 Election Observers to Monitor 2024 Parliamentary Election
More than 10,000 local and international election observers are set to monitor the 2024 Parliamentary election. Currently, 43 foreign election
Heavy Thundershowers Expected Tomorrow, Public Advised to Vote Early
Deputy Director of the Meteorology Department, Meril Mendis, has warned of possible thundershowers exceeding 100 mm tomorrow afternoon, after 2
Election Commission Warns Against Photographing or Filming Polling Activities
The Election Commission has urged the public to refrain from photographing or filming any polling-related activities and uploading such images
Sri Lankan Government to Issue Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates to Expats Through Embassies
The Sri Lankan government has launched a new initiative to issue copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates to Sri
Labour Ministry Requests Private-Sector Employers to Grant Leave for Voting in 2024 General Election
The Ministry of Labour has requested all private-sector employers to grant leave to their employees based on the distance to
Trump Appoints Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Lead New Department of Government Efficiency
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday the appointment of Elon Musk to co-lead a newly created Department of Government
Colombo Stock Exchange’s ASPI Surpasses 13,000 Mark for the First Time Since January 2022
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange has surpassed the 13,000 mark today, November 13, 2024,
U.S. Embassy Lifts Travel Restrictions for Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo has lifted the travel restrictions that were issued to American citizens on October 23, 2024,