14+ hour, 16+ min ago   (392+ words) 14 Sep 2026 | By Nethmi Rajawasam Vidyalankara, speaking at a recent webinar hosted by the Sri Lanka Energy Managers Association (SLEMA) said: “The carbon registry is in the process of being developed. The thing is that it is not very clear about…...

11+ hour, 25+ min ago   (78+ words) 14 Sep 2026 | BY Staff Writer The Department of Meteorology has forecast showers or thundershowers at times in the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Uva provinces today (14). Showers or thundershowers are also expected in several other areas after 1.00 p.m. Rainfall exceeding 100 mm is…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (74+ words) The Morning 13 Sep 2026 | BY Staff Writer The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level warm weather advisory for the North Central and Eastern provinces and several districts tomorrow (14). The heat index is expected to reach the ‘Caution’ level in some…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (64+ words) The Morning 13 Sep 2026 | BY Staff Writer The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for severe lightning in five provinces and four districts. The advisory is in effect until 11.30 p.m. today (13). Thundershowers with severe lightning and temporary strong…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1632+ words) 13 Sep 2026 | By Danara Kulathilaka Wild elephants crossing railway tracks continues to pose a significant challenge to Sri Lanka’s efforts to prevent human-wildlife conflict, with trains serving as deadly points of intersection for animals travelling through their natural habitats. Although train…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (716+ words) 10 Sep 2026 | By Nishantha Chaminda Peiris “We truly experienced and enjoyed the beauty of Sri Lanka; it is absolutely magnificent. The country’s beaches, in particular, captivated us instantly. Surfing at Arugam Bay further enriched our experience; Sri Lanka is an ideal…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (612+ words) 09 Sep 2026 | BY Anoka Primrose Abeyrathne On the afternoon of 24 August, residents of Heiyanthuduwa saw something that no community should ever see in the water flowing through its paddy fields. It had turned a striking blue. This was, thankfully, a contamination…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (125+ words) 08 Sep 2026 | BY Staff Writer The overall water capacity of Sri Lanka’s 74 major reservoirs remains at around 34%, according to the Irrigation Department. Director of the Hydrology and Disaster Management Division Engineer L. S. Sooriyabandara stated that rainfall had been recorded in…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago   (126+ words) 07 Sep 2026 | BY Staff Writer Rising ocean temperatures linked to El Niño conditions could affect the feeding grounds of marine mammals, according to the Department of Wildlife Conservation. Director General Ranjan Marasinghe stated that feeding areas associated with coral reefs and…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago   (78+ words) 07 Sep 2026 | BY Staff Writer The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for severe lightning in the Uva and Eastern provinces and Polonnaruwa and Mullaittivu districts. The advisory, issued at 11.30 a.m. today (7), will remain in effect until 11.30 p....