50 more Forests declared under Wanaspati programme

The Ministry of Environment has taken steps to declare an additional 50 forests as protected reserves, Under the ’Wanaspati’ National Programme.

Scheme to provide free visas to 40 countries coming through

Former SIS chief Sallay hospitalised

The former Head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay has been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital after his medical condition was notified to the Magistrate.

Sri Lanka braces for more hot weather as experts warn of El Niño risk

Water cuts commence from today in Colombo district

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) warned that water supply restrictions would be imposed from 8.00pm today in Colombo District from today onwards

Temperature set to increase to ‘Caution level’

The meteorology department issuing a warm weather advisory for today that the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western, Northern and North central provinces and in Monaragala district.