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SriLankan Airlines clarifies reports of fraudulent payments in UAE and funds misappropriation in India
SriLankan Airlines clarifies reports of fraudulent payments in UAE and funds misappropriation in India
SriLankan Airlines has reported two separate incidents involving alleged financial fraud connected to a payment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and funds misappropriated at its Chennai office in India, with investigations currently underway. MORE..
Investigations reveal ‘Ousmand’ managed Padme’s money laundering operations in Sri Lanka?
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..
Adverse weather in Sri Lanka affects over 5,000 people across 14 districts
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..
India’s EC probes alleged illegal voting by Sri Lankan nationals in TN polls
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..
At least eight dead, 25 injured in train collision that sparks bus fire in Thailand
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..
Railway Dept. files complaint as police probe Wanawasala train derailment
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..
90-day detention order issued on ‘Gampaha Ousmand’
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..
Advisory issued for low-pressure area near Sri Lanka
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..
Gaza mosques announce death of Hamas military leader after Israeli targeting claim
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..
Samples of ‘substandard’ fertilizer from Thambuttegama sent for testing
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..
Dy Finance Minister explains rationale behind temporary vehicle import surcharge
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..
Police officers apologize to petitioning lawyers over disruption of 2022 Galle Fort protest
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..
New outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR Congo
New outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR Congo
Africa’s top health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern Ituri province. MORE..
Wanawasala train derailment: Suspect arrested over removal of railway track bolts
Wanawasala train derailment: Suspect arrested over removal of railway track bolts
A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of removing bolts from the railway track at the location where a train derailment occurred earlier today (16). MORE..
Motorcyclist killed in collision with tipper truck in Kumbuka
Motorcyclist killed in collision with tipper truck in Kumbuka
A 31-year-old person has died following a road accident reported in the Kumbuka area on the Horana-Colombo main road. MORE..
Govt imposes 50% surcharge on imported vehicles for three months
Govt imposes 50% surcharge on imported vehicles for three months
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of Sri Lanka has officially announced the implementation of a temporary 50% surcharge on applicable Customs Import Duty for specified imported goods. MORE..
Body of army soldier found in well in Homagama
Body of army soldier found in well in Homagama
Police have recovered a body from a well located near a paddy field in the Pitipana South area within the Homagama Police Division. MORE..
Trump says US has killed second-in-command ISIS leader
Trump says US has killed second-in-command ISIS leader
US President Donald Trump says American and Nigerian forces have killed the second-in-command leader of ISIS globally. MORE..
141 houses partially damaged across Sri Lanka due to bad weather: DMC
141 houses partially damaged across Sri Lanka due to bad weather: DMC
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) states that a total of 141 houses have been partially damaged across Sri Lanka due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
More details emerge on Wanawasala train derailment
More details emerge on Wanawasala train derailment
More details have emerged regarding the incident in which a train derailed and a carriage overturned on the railway line between Kelaniya and Wanawasala railway stations. MORE..
| May 16, 2026 8:59 am
Gradual recession of river water levels amid reduced rainfall: Irrigation Dept.
Gradual recession of river water levels amid reduced rainfall: Irrigation Dept.
The Department of Irrigation states that river water levels, which had risen previously, are gradually receding following a slight reduction in rainfall. MORE..
12 injured after train derails between Kelaniya and Wanawasala
12 injured after train derails between Kelaniya and Wanawasala
Twelve passengers were injured after a train travelling from Polgahawela to Colombo derailed, causing one carriage to overturn on the railway line between Kelaniya and Wanawasala railway stations this morning (16). MORE..
| May 16, 2026 7:30 am
Oil prices climb more than 3% on fears of new US-Iran combat
Oil prices climb more than 3% on fears of new US-Iran combat
Oil prices gained more than 3% on Friday, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister further dented hopes of a deal to end ship attacks and seizures around the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire by 45 days as Washington talks conclude
Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire by 45 days as Washington talks conclude
Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire that has tamped down the conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, as two days of talks facilitated by Washington concluded on Friday with an agreement to hold further meetings in the coming weeks. MORE..
Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China’s Xi
Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China’s Xi
US President Donald Trump has cautioned Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China.MORE..