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Landslide early warnings issued to areas in five districts

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a landslide early warning for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) in five districts in view of the prevailing adverse weather conditions in parts of the country. MORE..

| May 11, 2026 8:34 am

Netanyahu wants to wean Israel off US military support, he tells CBS

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to wean Israel off U.S. military support within a decade as his country pushes to strengthen ties with Gulf states, he said in an interview that aired on Sunday. MORE..

| May 11, 2026 7:50 am

New electricity tariff revision takes effect from today

The electricity tariff revision for the second and third quarters of this year is scheduled to be implemented from today (11). MORE..

| May 11, 2026 7:38 am

French national shows symptoms on return from hantavirus-hit ship

A passenger of a cruise ship that was struck by an outbreak of hantavirus has shown symptoms of the disease while being repatriated to France, the country’s prime minister has said. MORE..

| May 11, 2026 6:44 am

Oil jumps as US and Iran disagree on peace proposal

Oil prices jumped $3 a barrel on Monday as the United States and Iran failed to agree to a peace proposal drafted by Washington while the Strait of Hormuz remained largely closed, keeping global energy supplies tight. MORE..

| May 11, 2026 6:20 am

Trump calls Iran’s response to US peace proposal ‘unacceptable’

President Donald Trump on Sunday rejected Iran’s response to a U.S. proposal for peace talks, dashing hopes for an imminent end to the 10-week-old conflict that has caused widespread damage in Iran and Lebanon, paralyzed maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and driven up global energy prices. MORE..

| May 11, 2026 6:13 am

Heavy rainfall above 100 mm expected in parts of the island

According to the latest weather analysis based on last morning (10), the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressure area around the next 48 hours, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

| May 11, 2026 6:05 am

Underworld kingpin ‘Batuwatte Chamara’ brough back to Sri Lanka

Notorious underworld figure and drug trafficker Manoj Suranga, also known as “Batuwatte Chamara”, who was arrested in Azerbaijan recently, has been brought back to Sri Lanka this evening (10), police said. MORE..

| May 10, 2026 11:35 pm

Former India CJ says independent Bar essential to protect constitutional democracy in Sri Lanka address

Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has said that an independent Bar plays a vital role in protecting constitutional democracy and citizens’ rights, stressing that lawyers must have the courage to defend institutional integrity ‘when silence is convenient.’ MORE..

| May 10, 2026 10:02 pm

Heavy rainfall floods sections of Wellawaya–Colombo main road, disrupting traffic

Several areas along the Wellawaya–Colombo main road have been inundated following heavy rainfall experienced in Wellawaya and surrounding areas tonight (10). MORE..

| May 10, 2026 9:33 pm

“There’s work to be done” in Iran, Israel PM Netanyahu says

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there is “work to be done” in Iran as he acknowledged that Tehran retains many of the capabilities it had at the start of the war. MORE..

| May 10, 2026 8:55 pm

Use petrol, diesel carefully: Indian PM Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the need of the hour is to use petro products with restraint in the wake of the West Asia crisis. MORE..

| May 10, 2026 8:11 pm

Sri Lanka’s foreign reserve assets fall below USD 7 billion

Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets decreased to USD 6,759 million in April 2026 from USD 7,026 million recorded in March 2026. MORE..

| May 10, 2026 7:43 pm

World has lost about 1 billion barrels of oil in two months: Aramco CEO

The world has lost about 1 billion barrels of oil over the past two months and energy markets will take time to stabilise even if flows resume, Saudi Aramco’s CEO ⁠said on Sunday, as shipping disruptions choke traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..

| May 10, 2026 7:12 pm

India, Sri Lanka agree to expedite Ditwah relief package

India and Sri Lanka have agreed to expedite implementation of the post-Ditwah reconstruction package of USD 450 million that New Delhi offered after one of the worst natural disasters hit the country last year. MORE..

| May 10, 2026 6:51 pm

Iran says it has responded to US proposal for ending war

Iran has sent its response to the latest US proposal for ending the conflict that began at the end of February, according to state media. MORE..

| May 10, 2026 6:04 pm

Final rites of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena held at Borella Cemetery

The final rites of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena were conducted this evening (10) at the Borella General Cemetery. MORE..

| May 10, 2026 5:18 pm

Motorcyclist killed in accident on Ratnapura–Balangoda road

A 27-year-old individual has died following a road accident that occurred near the Bathgamgoda Junction on the Ratnapura–Balangoda main road, police stated. MORE..

| May 10, 2026 5:01 pm

Police issue notice on launch of digital motor insurance cards

Police have issued a special notice regarding the issuance of digital motor vehicle insurance cards, which came into effect from May 1. MORE..

| May 10, 2026 4:41 pm

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay signs three key welfare schemes on Day One

New Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay signed documents related to three major welfare and governance initiatives on his very first day in office after assuming charge as the 17th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The initiatives focus on women’s safety, youth welfare, and public wellbeing. MORE..

| May 10, 2026 4:09 pm