Heavy rains over 100 mm forecast across Sri Lanka as low-pressure system intensifies
The Department of Meteorology has warned that heavy showers exceeding 100 mm are likely in several parts of the country due to the influence of a low-pressure area located to the northeast of Sri Lanka. MORE..
- Newborn death probe at Trinco Hospital leads to suspension of two medical officers
- Suspect remanded over Rs. 18 million gold fraud case
- India faces risk of weaker monsoon, raising inflation and growth concerns
- Death row inmate in Amarakeerthi Athukorala case dies after fall at Welikada Prison
- GMOA denies any link to Trincomalee newborn death
- President reviews progress of “Prajashakthi” National Movement
- Philippine VP Sara Duterte impeached for a second time
- Police launch crackdown on illegal vehicle modifications and noisy exhaust systems
- Level 2 landslide warning issued to residents of Passara
- Heavy rains over 100 mm forecast across Sri Lanka as low-pressure system intensifies
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Level 2 landslide warning issued to residents of Passara
Level 2 landslide warning has been issued to residents of Passara Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSD) of the Badulla district owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island. MORE..
Police launch crackdown on illegal vehicle modifications and noisy exhaust systems
Sri Lanka Police have announced that strict legal action will be taken against vehicles fitted with unauthorized modifications and excessively noisy exhaust systems, as part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and enforce traffic regulations across the country. MORE..
Philippine VP Sara Duterte impeached for a second time
The Philippine House of Representatives has voted to impeach Vice-President Sara Duterte for a second time, threatening her plan to run for president in 2028. MORE..
President reviews progress of “Prajashakthi” National Movement
Of the Rs. 25, 000 million allocated under the 2026 Budget for the “Prajashakthi” National Poverty Alleviation Programme, development projects valued at Rs. 23,000 million have already been approved and forwarded to District Secretaries for implementation, the President’s Media Division said in a statement. MORE..
GMOA denies any link to Trincomalee newborn death
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has denied any connection between its trade union activities and the death of a newborn during a delivery at the Trincomalee District General Hospital. MORE..
Death row inmate in Amarakeerthi Athukorala case dies after fall at Welikada Prison
A detainee who had been sentenced to death in connection with the killing of former Polonnaruwa District Member of Parliament Amarakeerthi Athukorala has died after falling from a building within the Welikada Prison. MORE..
India faces risk of weaker monsoon, raising inflation and growth concerns
India could be heading into a weaker-than-usual monsoon season this year, raising concerns about inflation and the broader economy. MORE..
Suspect remanded over Rs. 18 million gold fraud case
An individual arrested in connection with a large-scale fraud involving the alleged promise of five kilograms of gold has been remanded until tomorrow (12) by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Newborn death probe at Trinco Hospital leads to suspension of two medical officers
The Director General of Health Services has decided to suspend a consultant obstetrician and gynecologist along with a senior resident medical officer attached to the Trincomalee District General Hospital, following a preliminary investigation into the death of a newborn during childbirth on April 9. MORE..
Case against Shashi Weerawansa adjourned till May 25
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the case filed against Shashi Weerawansa, the wife of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, be taken up again on May 25, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Fire breaks out near Dam Street Police Station; 10 fire trucks deployed to contain blaze
A fire has broken out in a building opposite the Dam Street Police Station in Colombo. MORE..
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Flooding displaces families across 14 GS divisions in Galewela
Heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding, displacing numerous families across 14 Grama Niladhari divisions in the Galewela Divisional Secretariat area. MORE..
Low-pressure area forms over Bay of Bengal, Met Dept. warns of continued rain and rough seas
The atmospheric disturbance that prevailed over the Bay of Bengal has developed into a low-pressure area, the Department of Meteorology has stated. MORE..
84% of Sri Lankans willing to donate eyes, Health Ministry says
Around 84% of the population in Sri Lanka have expressed willingness to donate their eyes, according to the Ministry of Health. MORE..
Iran describes its proposal to end war with US as ‘legitimate’
Iran’s proposal to end the war with the US and reopen the Strait of Hormuz was legitimate and generous, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday (May 11), adding that the US continues to uphold unreasonable and one-sided demands. MORE..
Police launch crackdown on illegal vehicle modifications and noisy exhaust systems
Sri Lanka Police have announced that strict legal action will be taken against vehicles fitted with unauthorized modifications and excessively noisy exhaust systems, as part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and enforce traffic regulations across the country. MORE..
Philippine VP Sara Duterte impeached for a second time
The Philippine House of Representatives has voted to impeach Vice-President Sara Duterte for a second time, threatening her plan to run for president in 2028. MORE..
President reviews progress of “Prajashakthi” National Movement
Of the Rs. 25, 000 million allocated under the 2026 Budget for the “Prajashakthi” National Poverty Alleviation Programme, development projects valued at Rs. 23,000 million have already been approved and forwarded to District Secretaries for implementation, the President’s Media Division said in a statement. MORE..
GMOA denies any link to Trincomalee newborn death
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has denied any connection between its trade union activities and the death of a newborn during a delivery at the Trincomalee District General Hospital. MORE..
Death row inmate in Amarakeerthi Athukorala case dies after fall at Welikada Prison
A detainee who had been sentenced to death in connection with the killing of former Polonnaruwa District Member of Parliament Amarakeerthi Athukorala has died after falling from a building within the Welikada Prison. MORE..
India faces risk of weaker monsoon, raising inflation and growth concerns
India could be heading into a weaker-than-usual monsoon season this year, raising concerns about inflation and the broader economy. MORE..
Suspect remanded over Rs. 18 million gold fraud case
An individual arrested in connection with a large-scale fraud involving the alleged promise of five kilograms of gold has been remanded until tomorrow (12) by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Newborn death probe at Trinco Hospital leads to suspension of two medical officers
The Director General of Health Services has decided to suspend a consultant obstetrician and gynecologist along with a senior resident medical officer attached to the Trincomalee District General Hospital, following a preliminary investigation into the death of a newborn during childbirth on April 9. MORE..
Case against Shashi Weerawansa adjourned till May 25
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the case filed against Shashi Weerawansa, the wife of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, be taken up again on May 25, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
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Technology
TikTok scales back AI-generated video descriptions after absurd errors
TikTok has rowed back on an AI feature which incorrectly summarised some videos on the platform, including claiming a celebrity was fruit. MORE..
Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge
Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge
Sony forecast on Friday annual sales at its gaming business would fall 6% to 4.42 trillion yen ($28 billion) due to lower hardware sales as its PlayStation 5 ages and as the industry grapples with a surge in memory chip prices. MORE..
Apple settles lawsuit over late Siri AI features for $250 million
Apple settles lawsuit over late Siri AI features for $250 million
Apple on Tuesday settled for $250 million a shareholder lawsuit brought after the company delayed artificial-intelligence upgrades to its Siri voice assistant. MORE..
Samsung Electronics market value tops US$1 trillion on chip boom
Samsung Electronics market value tops US$1 trillion on chip boom
The market value of South Korea’s Samsung Electronics smashed past US$1 trillion for the first time on Wednesday (May 6) as the firm rides an artificial intelligence chip boom that has sent Seoul’s Kospi stock index to record highs. MORE..
Entertainment
Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes
Pop star Dua Lipa has filed a $15m (£11m) lawsuit against Samsung, alleging it used her image on packaging for its televisions without permission. MORE..
Adolescence makes history at Bafta TV Awards
Adolescence makes history at Bafta TV Awards
Netflix drama Adolescence was the big winner at the Bafta Television Awards on Sunday, while The Celebrity Traitors and Last One Laughing also scooped a share of the glory. MORE..
David Attenborough turns 100, ‘overwhelmed’ by birthday wishes
David Attenborough turns 100, ‘overwhelmed’ by birthday wishes
David Attenborough said he had been “completely overwhelmed” by birthday greetings as he turned 100 on Friday in a worldwide outpouring of affection for the British wildlife broadcaster after decades of trailblazing work. MORE..
Harry Potter TV series renewed for second season at HBO
Harry Potter TV series renewed for second season at HBO
The Harry Potter TV series has been renewed for a second season, with filming set to begin in autumn of this year, HBO has confirmed. MORE..
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Sports
Mahela Jayawardene rues run of injuries as Mumbai miss IPL playoffs
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene said a run of injuries to key players had derailed their Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign after the five-times champions were eliminated from the playoff race on Sunday. MORE..
Barcelona seal 29th LaLiga title with 2-0 Clasico win over Real Madrid
Barcelona turned the Clasico into a coronation on Sunday, swatting aside Real Madrid 2-0 at a roaring Camp Nou to claim their 29th LaLiga title. MORE..
Chennai’s Urvil Patel hits joint-fastest 50 in IPL history
Urvil Patel entered his name in the history books on Sunday (May 10) by equalling the record of scoring the fastest 50 in the Indian Premier League. MORE..
Iran demands guarantees for World Cup participation
Iran has indicated it will take part in this summer’s football World Cup, but has demanded a series of guarantees from Fifa and the tournament’s hosts amid growing tensions surrounding the team’s participation. MORE..
FIFA triples best available World Cup final ticket to $33K
FIFA tripled the price of its best available tickets to the FIFA World Cup final, making $32,970 seats available Thursday for the July 19 match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. MORE..
