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33 reservoirs at spill level, says Irrigation Dept.
33 reservoirs at spill level, says Irrigation Dept.
A total of 16 major reservoirs and 17 medium-scale reservoirs under the management of the Department of Irrigation are currently spilling following heavy rains recorded across several parts of the country. MORE..
Advisory issued for heavy rains above 200 mm in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces
Advisory issued for heavy rains above 200 mm in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces
An ‘Amber’ Advisory for heavy rains has been issued for the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Puttalam, Galle and Matara districts today. MORE..
Donald Trump posts graphic of Venezuela as 51st US state
Donald Trump posts graphic of Venezuela as 51st US state
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 12) posted a map graphic on his Truth Social platform depicting Venezuela with an inset American flag and the label “51st State”. MORE..
Harsha says he will not leave centre-right political camp
Harsha says he will not leave centre-right political camp
Samagi Jana Balawegaya Member of Parliament Harsha de Silva has dismissed speculation over his political future, stating that he has no intention of leaving the centre-right political camp and reaffirming his commitment to building a developed Sri Lanka. MORE..
Heavy showers above 100 mm predicted due to low pressure area near Sri Lanka
Heavy showers above 100 mm predicted due to low pressure area near Sri Lanka
The low pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka is likely to move northwards during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology has highlighted. MORE..
Iran says US must accept its peace plan or face ‘failure’
Iran says US must accept its peace plan or face ‘failure’
Iran’s chief negotiator said Tuesday (May 12) that Washington must accept Tehran’s latest peace plan or face failure, after US President Donald Trump warned the truce in the Middle East war was on the brink of collapse. MORE..
Several foreign nationals arrested over cybercrime network remanded
Several foreign nationals arrested over cybercrime network remanded
The Galle Magistrate’s Court has remanded several foreign nationals arrested in connection with an alleged organised computer crime network. MORE..
Vijay urges Indian Govt. to secure release of arrested TN fishermen from Sri Lankan custody
Vijay urges Indian Govt. to secure release of arrested TN fishermen from Sri Lankan custody
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday urged the India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar to take immediate diplomatic steps to secure the release of six fishermen arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy and to retrieve their seized fishing boat. MORE..
No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency
No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency
There is “no sign” of a larger hantavirus outbreak after the evacuation of the last passengers from a disease-stricken cruise ship, the head of the UN health agency has said. MORE..
Unawatuna massage therapist arrested over alleged assault on Australian tourist
Unawatuna massage therapist arrested over alleged assault on Australian tourist
A 38-year-old employee of an Ayurveda massage centre in Unawatuna has been arrested by the Unawatuna Tourist Police over allegations of sexually assaulting an Australian woman, police said today (12). MORE..
Sri Lanka, Pakistan discuss defence cooperation and regional security collaboration
Sri Lanka, Pakistan discuss defence cooperation and regional security collaboration
The High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, Major General Nayyar Naseer, HI (M), (Retd), has paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at the Deputy Minister’s Office in Colombo. MORE..
President calls for expedited resettlement of displaced families in Kandy
President calls for expedited resettlement of displaced families in Kandy
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed officials to fast-track resettlement efforts for families in the Kandy District displaced by the Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Iran war has cost $29 billion so far, senior Pentagon official says
Iran war has cost $29 billion so far, senior Pentagon official says
The US war against Iran has cost $29 billion so far — an estimate that was higher than the $25 billion figure senior Pentagon officials provided to Congress two weeks ago. MORE..
Aravinda de Silva and wife testify in Kapila Chandrasena death inquiry
Aravinda de Silva and wife testify in Kapila Chandrasena death inquiry
Former Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines Kapila Chandrasena’s magisterial inquiry continued at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court, where former cricketer and his relative Aravinda de Silva gave testimony regarding the events leading up to his death. MORE..
Cabinet subcommittee steps in to resolve land issues related to Uma Oya project
Cabinet subcommittee steps in to resolve land issues related to Uma Oya project
A Cabinet subcommittee has stepped in to provide a permanent solution to long-standing land issues faced by residents in the Welimada, Uva Paranagama and Hali-Ela Divisional Secretariat areas, which arose due to the Uma Oya Development Project. MORE..
Public Security Minister signals possible closure of selected police stations
Public Security Minister signals possible closure of selected police stations
The number of police stations currently operating in Sri Lanka has exceeded the required level, according to the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala. MORE..
Uganda’s President sworn in for record seventh term
Uganda’s President sworn in for record seventh term
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, 81, has been sworn in for a record seventh consecutive term following his landslide victory in disputed elections in January, extending his tenure as one of Africa’s longest-serving rulers. MORE..
12 spill gates of Rajanganaya Reservoir opened amid rising water levels
12 spill gates of Rajanganaya Reservoir opened amid rising water levels
A total of 12 spill gates of the Rajanganaya Reservoir have been opened as a precautionary measure due to prevailing adverse weather conditions and a rapid rise in water levels. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances exceed USD 3 billion in 2026
Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances exceed USD 3 billion in 2026
Foreign remittances sent by Sri Lankan migrant workers reached USD 767.9 million in April 2026, marking a significant increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment ((SLBFE). MORE..
Dengue cases spike in Sri Lanka in 2026 – Health officials warn of further increase
Dengue cases spike in Sri Lanka in 2026 – Health officials warn of further increase
The number of dengue cases confirmed in the country has shown an increase compared to 2025, according to Community Medical Specialist Dr. Priscilla Samaraweera of the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). MORE..
Court authorises technical assistance to access Kapila Chandrasena’s mobile phone
Court authorises technical assistance to access Kapila Chandrasena’s mobile phone
The magisterial inquiry into the death of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena was held today (12) before Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena. MORE..
Top Labour minister Jess Phillips quits British government
Top Labour minister Jess Phillips quits British government
Jess Phillips has quit her role in Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government saying she has not seen “the change I and the country expect”. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued to several areas extended
Landslide warnings issued to several areas extended
Level 2 landslide warning has been issued to residents of Passara Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSD) of the Badulla district owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island. MORE..
Tourist arrivals in May top 46,000
Tourist arrivals in May top 46,000
A total of 46,606 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in May, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-Western and North-Central provinces, as well as in Trincomalee, Galle and Matara districts. MORE..