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IMF Executive Board to consider Sri Lanka’s combined reviews on May 27

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has scheduled May 27, 2026 for its Executive Board to decide on the Fifth and Sixth reviews of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme. MORE..

| May 17, 2026 9:57 am

Long-delayed police promotions to be expedited - Minister

The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, says that long-overdue promotions for police officers, which had not been granted for over five years, are now being expedited. MORE..

| May 17, 2026 9:29 am

Rainfall decreases across major river basins – Irrigation Dpt.

The Department of Irrigation says a decrease in rainfall was observed yesterday (16) in areas surrounding the Kalu, Kelani, and Attanagalu Oya river basins. MORE..

| May 17, 2026 8:30 am

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern

The World Health Organization on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a ‘‘public health emergency of international concern." MORE..

| May 17, 2026 8:12 am

Over 5,200 affected by adverse weather conditions across Sri Lanka

More than 5,200 individuals have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across Sri Lanka, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). MORE..

| May 17, 2026 7:12 am

Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eight

A man has driven his car into pedestrians in the northern Italian city of Modena, injuring eight people, four seriously, officials say. MORE..

| May 17, 2026 6:46 am

Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island

The low-pressure area located to the north of Sri Lanka is gradually weakening, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

| May 17, 2026 6:30 am

Sri Lanka Police issues awareness message on preventing teenage pregnancies

Sri Lanka Police has issued a public awareness statement highlighting the rising reports of teenage pregnancies in Sri Lanka and urging stronger family and community engagement to protect children. MORE..

| May 16, 2026 10:26 pm

SriLankan Airlines clarifies reports of fraudulent payments in UAE and funds misappropriation in India

SriLankan Airlines has issued a clarification regarding two separate incidents of financial transactions involving an erroneous payment linked to a compromised email account of a service provider in the UAE) and an alleged misappropriation of funds in India, confirming that investigations currently underway. MORE..

| May 16, 2026 9:37 pm

Investigations reveal ‘Ousmand’ managed Padme’s money laundering operations in Sri Lanka?

During preliminary interrogations of Ousmand Gunasekera, also known as “Gampaha Ousmand,” who was arrested in connection with the murder of “Ganemulla Sanjeewa,” it was revealed that he had been managing the local money laundering operations of underworld figure “Kehelbaddara Padme.” MORE..

| May 16, 2026 9:16 pm

Adverse weather in Sri Lanka affects over 5,000 people across 14 districts

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has announced that the number of people affected by the adverse weather conditions impacting several districts across Sri Lanka has exceeded 5,000. MORE..

| May 16, 2026 8:24 pm

India’s EC probes alleged illegal voting by Sri Lankan nationals in TN polls

The Election Commission of India has ordered a probe into the allegations of foreign nationals, including Sri Lankans, “deceitfully” voting in the 23 April Tamil Nadu Assembly election, Indian media reported on Saturday. MORE..

| May 16, 2026 6:49 pm

At least eight dead, 25 injured in train collision that sparks bus fire in Thailand

At least eight people were killed and 25 others injured after a train collision triggered a fire that engulfed a public bus in Bangkok on Saturday, rescue officials and police said. MORE..

| May 16, 2026 4:33 pm

Railway Dept. files complaint as police probe Wanawasala train derailment

A complaint has been lodged with the police in connection with the Wanawasala train derailment, according to the Railway Department’s Superintendent of Train Operations, Asanka Samarasinghe. MORE..

| May 16, 2026 4:17 pm

90-day detention order issued on ‘Gampaha Ousmand’

The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has obtained a 90-day detention order to further interrogate Ousmand Gunasekera, also known as “Gampaha Ousmand,” who was arrested on allegations of aiding and abetting the killing of underworld figure “Ganemulla Sanjeewa,” police said. MORE..

| May 16, 2026 4:02 pm

Advisory issued for low-pressure area near Sri Lanka

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology regarding the low-pressure area in the vicinity of Sri Lanka. MORE..

| May 16, 2026 3:30 pm

Gaza mosques announce death of Hamas military leader after Israeli targeting claim

Mosques in northern Gaza on Saturday announced that Hamas’ military wing commander had died, a day after Israel’s military said ⁠that it had targeted the armed wing chief in airstrikes. MORE..

| May 16, 2026 2:58 pm

Samples of ‘substandard’ fertilizer from Thambuttegama sent for testing

Samples of Muriate of Potash (MOP) fertilizer produced in 2019, allegedly transported from a warehouse in Thambuttegama to the Rambewa Agrarian Service Centre, have been sent for testing, according to Director of the National Fertilizer Secretariat, Chandana Lokuhewage. MORE..

| May 16, 2026 2:49 pm

Dy Finance Minister explains rationale behind temporary vehicle import surcharge

Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando has issued a special clarification regarding the recently imposed 50% surcharge on vehicle imports. MORE..

| May 16, 2026 1:50 pm

Police officers apologize to petitioning lawyers over disruption of 2022 Galle Fort protest

The former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Galle region and two other senior police officers have tendered an unconditional apology before the Supreme Court to a group of lawyers over the disruption of a peaceful protest they held near the Galle Fort during the 2022 economic crisis. MORE..

| May 16, 2026 1:15 pm