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Youth arrested at BIA with Kush cannabis worth over Rs. 80 million

An individual has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for the possession of a large quantity of Kush cannabis, police said. MORE..

| May 26, 2026 6:53 pm

Amber advisory issued for high waves and strong winds

The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory warning of high waves and strong winds affecting sea areas around Sri Lanka. MORE..

| May 26, 2026 6:19 pm

Four dead after train hits school bus in Belgium

A train hit a school minibus killing four people, including two children, in a “horrific accident” in northern Belgium, authorities said on Tuesday (May 26). MORE..

| May 26, 2026 6:02 pm

Landslide warnings issued to four districts extended

Level 2 landslide warnings have been issued to several areas in the Ratnapura district owing to the prevailing heavy rainfall conditions across the country. MORE..

| May 26, 2026 5:35 pm

Broad agreement reached on framework for delayed PC election

A wide-ranging discussion was held in Colombo today (26) between political parties and civil society organisations on the urgent conduct of the long-delayed Provincial Council election and the electoral system to be adopted. MORE..

| May 26, 2026 5:24 pm

Bill to introduce anti-defection laws for MPs to be tabled in Parliament soon

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says a bill aimed at revoking the parliamentary seats of Members of Parliament (MPs) who switch political parties after being elected by people’s vote is expected to be tabled in Parliament in the near future. MORE..

| May 26, 2026 5:18 pm

Govt. to implement “Surakimu Lanka” national energy security mission

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal presented by the Minister of Energy to implement an integrated programme titled the “Surakimu Lanka” National Energy Security Mission. MORE..

| May 26, 2026 4:48 pm

Alleged drug trafficker ‘Alto Dharme’ arrested in Dubai

An alleged organised crime figure known as “Alto Dharme” has been arrested by the Dubai Police in connection with drug trafficking activities. MORE..

| May 26, 2026 4:32 pm

Notorious drug trafficker Shiran Basik arrested in Dubai: Sources

A suspected major drug trafficker identified as Shiran Basik has been arrested in Dubai, according to police sources. MORE..

| May 26, 2026 4:16 pm

“Funds available for PC elections”, Cabinet Spokesman disputes Tilvin Silva’s claim

Necessary financial provisions are available to conduct the Provincial Council election, according to Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. MORE..

| May 26, 2026 3:51 pm

Policy rate hike intended to curb excess borrowing: CBSL Governor

The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says that increasing policy interest rates leads to a rise in market interest rates. MORE..

| May 26, 2026 3:48 pm

School teacher dies after being swept away while swimming in Kirinda Sea

A school teacher has died after drowning while swimming in the sea at Kirinda Beach, police said. MORE..

| May 26, 2026 3:30 pm

Passenger arrested at BIA with over 8kg ‘Kush’ cannabis

A Sri Lankan passenger attempting to smuggle a consignment of ‘Kush’ cannabis, estimated to be valued at Rs. 83.65 million, into Sri Lanka was arrested by officers of the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Division at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today (26). MORE..

| May 26, 2026 3:22 pm

Several people killed as train collides with school bus in Belgium

Several people have been killed after a train collided with a school bus in Belgium. MORE..

| May 26, 2026 3:11 pm

South-West monsoon establishes over Sri Lanka, increased rainfall expected

The south-west monsoon has established over the island, and an increase in rainfall is expected across the south-western parts of the country, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

| May 26, 2026 3:08 pm

Cabinet approves sale of 115,000 MT paddy stocks held by Paddy Marketing Board

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to proceed with the sale of paddy stocks currently held by the Paddy Marketing Board. MORE..

| May 26, 2026 2:48 pm

Another coal vessel arrives amid ongoing quality dispute

Another vessel carrying coal anchored near the Colombo Port has sparked controversy after concerns were raised regarding its compliance with tender specifications, the Free Lawyers Association said in a statement. MORE..

| May 26, 2026 2:45 pm

Sri Lanka’s banking sector assures stability, equipped to address fraud incidents

Sri Lanka’s banking sector has provided a collective and categorical assurance that it remains stable, resilient, and secure despite a few recent isolated incidents of financial fraud, emphasising that these developments do not pose a threat to the safety of customer deposits or the overall integrity of the financial system. MORE..

| May 26, 2026 2:36 pm

Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei warns Middle East nations won’t be shields for US bases

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, said on Tuesday that regional countries would no longer be shields for US bases, in a written statement carried by state television. MORE..

| May 26, 2026 2:33 pm

Sugeeshwara Bandara summoned by police over protest near Finance Secretary’s residence

The Talangama Police has summoned a group including leader of the ‘Nava Janatha Peramuna’, Sugeeshwara Bandara to provide statements regarding an incident that took place during a protest near the residence of the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Harshana Suriyapperuma. MORE..

| May 26, 2026 2:26 pm