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Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Donald Trump about Iran war
Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Donald Trump about Iran war
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President Donald Trump minutes ago about the war with Iran before convening a limited security discussion this evening, Netanyahu’s office confirms to The Times of Israel. MORE..
All document attestation services at Foreign Ministry Consular Division suspended
All document attestation services at Foreign Ministry Consular Division suspended
All document attestation services at the Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have been temporarily suspended until further notice due to an unexpected technical failure of the Electronic Document Attestation System (e-DAS). MORE..
Two brothers drown in abandoned quarry in Kekirawa
Two brothers drown in abandoned quarry in Kekirawa
Two brothers drowned this afternoon (17) while swimming in an abandoned quarry in Samagigama, Kekirawa, police said. MORE..
Stock markets fall in Middle East after US and Iran deal doubts
Stock markets fall in Middle East after US and Iran deal doubts
Stock markets in the Middle East closed lower on Sunday after both US President Donald Trump and Iran’s Foreign Minister threw doubt on a deal to end the tension in the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Muslims in Sri Lanka to celebrate Haj festival on May 28
Muslims in Sri Lanka to celebrate Haj festival on May 28
Muslims in Sri Lanka will celebrate the Haj festival (Eid al-Adha) on 28 May, the Colombo Grand Mosque has announced. MORE..
Indian worker among four killed as Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow in over a year
Indian worker among four killed as Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow in over a year
Four people were killed in overnight Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia, authorities have said – in what appears to be the largest attack on Moscow in over a year. MORE..
Hanif Yusoof informs President of decision to step down as Western Province Governor
Hanif Yusoof informs President of decision to step down as Western Province Governor
The Governor of the Western Province, Hanif Yusoof says he has notified President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of his desire to resign from the post. MORE..
Death toll in Victoria Reservoir tragedy increases to three
Death toll in Victoria Reservoir tragedy increases to three
The body of another individual missing after a group of four youths went to bathe in the Victoria Reservoir today (17), has been found.
| May 17, 2026 6:09 pm
Sri Lanka, Belarus agree to expand bilateral ties
Sri Lanka, Belarus agree to expand bilateral ties
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath has concluded his official visit to the Republic of Belarus. MORE..
Tragedy at Victoria Reservoir: Two youths drown, one still missing
Tragedy at Victoria Reservoir: Two youths drown, one still missing
Two youths have died after a group of four went swimming in the Victoria Reservoir near the Bambaragala Temple area in the Teldeniya Police Division. MORE..
Drone strike starts fire outside UAE nuclear plant
Drone strike starts fire outside UAE nuclear plant
A drone strike triggered a fire near a nuclear power station in the emirate of Abu Dhabi on Sunday (May 17), authorities said, reporting no injuries or impact on radiation levels. MORE..
Monaragala Disaster Relief Officer suspended over allegations of Ditwah compensation irregularities
Monaragala Disaster Relief Officer suspended over allegations of Ditwah compensation irregularities
A Disaster Relief Services Officer in the Monaragala District, who is accused of irregularities in connection with Ditwah compensation payments, has been suspended from duty. MORE..
Sri Lanka backs Commonwealth cancer plan at Geneva health talks
Sri Lanka backs Commonwealth cancer plan at Geneva health talks
The Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has attended the Commonwealth Health Coordination Forum held in Geneva, Switzerland, on the sidelines of the 79th World Health Assembly. MORE..
Two injured in collision involving NPP MP’s vehicle; Driver arrested
Two injured in collision involving NPP MP’s vehicle; Driver arrested
A cab carrying National People’s Power (NPP) Galle District Member of Parliament T.K. Jayasundara was involved in a collision with a three-wheeler in Dunghena, Galle, police stated. MORE..
Two remanded over railway track component theft linked to Wanawasala derailment
Two remanded over railway track component theft linked to Wanawasala derailment
The individual suspected of removing sections of the railway line between Wanawasala and Kelaniya, along with the individual alleged to have purchased the removed railway materials, has been remanded in custody until May 29, authorities said.
India, other oil importers to bilaterally negotiate transit corridors with Iran: Moody’s
India, other oil importers to bilaterally negotiate transit corridors with Iran: Moody’s
India and other oil importing nations are likely to negotiate bilaterally to secure energy supplies, potentially through coordinated transit corridors, but a return to pre-war traffic volumes is unlikely in 2026, Moody’s Ratings has said. MORE..
Railway union calls for urgent restoration of night patrols following Wanawasala train derailment
Railway union calls for urgent restoration of night patrols following Wanawasala train derailment
The Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union has stated that the Railway Department’s night patrol services are currently not being properly carried out and has called for the immediate reinstatement of these services. MORE..
Residents allege corruption in Monaragala disaster relief payments; officials accused of taking commissions
Residents allege corruption in Monaragala disaster relief payments; officials accused of taking commissions
Residents in several parts of Monaragala have accused several officials attached to the Monaragala Divisional Secretariat of allegedly engaging in fraudulent practices during the distribution of disaster compensation funds. MORE..
| May 17, 2026 2:13 pm
Govt. gazettes bill to abolish Chief of Defence Staff position and repeal 2009 Act
Govt. gazettes bill to abolish Chief of Defence Staff position and repeal 2009 Act
A bill to repeal the Chief of Defence Staff Act No. 35 of 2009 has been published through an official gazette notification. MORE..
Election Commission urges public to verify 2026 voter registration details before upcoming enrollment process
Election Commission urges public to verify 2026 voter registration details before upcoming enrollment process
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has issued a notice regarding registration for the 2026 electoral register. MORE..
Popular hotel in Batticaloa sealed for two weeks after health violations
Popular hotel in Batticaloa sealed for two weeks after health violations
A popular hotel in Batticaloa city has been sealed under an order issued by the Batticaloa Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Duo arrested with leopard skin, firearms, and ammunition in Wanathawilluwa
Duo arrested with leopard skin, firearms, and ammunition in Wanathawilluwa
Two individuals have been arrested by officers attached to the Department of Wildlife Conservation Wanathawilluwa sub-office for possessing a leopard skin, several firearms and ammunition inside a house located on a coconut estate. MORE..
PM to hold talks on concerns of uni students occupying Malwana residence
PM to hold talks on concerns of uni students occupying Malwana residence
Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has turned her attention to a group of university students who have been forcibly occupying for several days a property located in Malwana and administered by the Dompe Divisional Secretariat. MORE..
Wanawasala train derailment: Police reveals removed railway track parts sold for Rs. 3,000
Wanawasala train derailment: Police reveals removed railway track parts sold for Rs. 3,000
Police have revealed that parts removed from the railway line where a train derailment occurred have been sold for Rs. 3,000, and the individual who purchased the items has also been arrested after his identity was traced, Western Province North Deputy Inspector General of Police Kalinga Jayasinghe said. MORE..
| May 17, 2026 12:03 pm
Farmers warn of large-scale protests to Colombo over fertilizer crisis and falling paddy prices
Farmers warn of large-scale protests to Colombo over fertilizer crisis and falling paddy prices
Farmers have warned the government that they will stage large-scale protest marches to Colombo if their legitimate demands are not addressed without delay. MORE..