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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..
New Tamil Nadu CM Vijay thanks President Anura Kumara for well wishes
New Tamil Nadu CM Vijay thanks President Anura Kumara for well wishes
Newly appointed Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Joseph Vijay has thanked President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for his well wishes extended following the recent Assembly Election victory. MORE..
Now everyone equal before the law, President asserts
Now everyone equal before the law, President asserts
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that both the political authority and public officials have a responsibility to ensure that the Rs. 500 billion allocated by the government in response to Cyclone Ditwah is utilised effectively and efficiently for the recovery and development of the affected communities and areas. MORE..
Ex-Minister Piyankara Jayaratne leaves Bribery Commission
Ex-Minister Piyankara Jayaratne leaves Bribery Commission
Former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne left the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) after providing a statement regarding the controversial SriLankan Airlines Airbus deal. MORE..
22 monks arrested with narcotics at BIA further remanded
22 monks arrested with narcotics at BIA further remanded
The group of 22 Buddhist monks recently arrested at the Katunayake Airport over the smuggling of “Kush” cannabis and “Hashish” from Thailand have been further remanded until May 26 by the Negombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Cabinet approves Rs. 112B govt-funded Rambukkana–Galagedara section of Central Expressway
Cabinet approves Rs. 112B govt-funded Rambukkana–Galagedara section of Central Expressway
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the proposal for the construction of the Rambukkana-Galagedara section of the Central Expressway, with the project to be fully funded by the Government at an estimated cost of Rs.112 billion. MORE..
Opposition writes to Chief Justice over President’s remarks on court verdicts
Opposition writes to Chief Justice over President’s remarks on court verdicts
The Opposition has submitted a memorandum to the Chief Justice requesting attention over a statement allegedly made by the President concerning a pending court ruling, according to its convener former Minister G. L. Peiris. MORE..
Two remanded over alleged bail fraud in relation to Kapila Chandrasena’s case
Two remanded over alleged bail fraud in relation to Kapila Chandrasena’s case
Two suspects accused of arranging two fake sureties to secure bail for former Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena, who recently died under mysterious circumstances, have been remanded until tomorrow (13). MORE..
Modi urges Indians to WFH and limit foreign travel as Iran war continues
Modi urges Indians to WFH and limit foreign travel as Iran war continues
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to Indians to revive working from home, buy less gold and limit foreign travel to deal with a surge in global energy prices because of the continuing crisis in the Middle East. MORE..
FM Vijitha Herath to undertake official visit to Belarus today
FM Vijitha Herath to undertake official visit to Belarus today
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Belarus from today (12) to 15 May 2026, on the invitation of the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Belarus, Maxim Ryzhenkov. MORE..
Mahinda Rajapaksa leaves Bribery Commission after recording statement
Mahinda Rajapaksa leaves Bribery Commission after recording statement
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has left the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) a short while ago after recording a statement for over two hours. MORE..
| May 12, 2026 11:54 am
Man shot and attacked with sharp weapon inside home in Ambalantota
Man shot and attacked with sharp weapon inside home in Ambalantota
A man was shot and attacked with a machete inside a residence in the Mamadala area within the Ambalantota Police Division last night, police said. MORE..
Global fire outbreaks hit record high as ‘unprecedented’ heat extremes loom, scientists say
Global fire outbreaks hit record high as ‘unprecedented’ heat extremes loom, scientists say
Climate change has driven record-breaking outbreaks of fire in Africa, Asia and elsewhere this year, with conditions expected to get worse as the northern hemisphere’s summer approaches and El Nino weather patterns kick in, scientists warned on Tuesday. MORE..
16 major and 10 medium reservoirs spilling amid heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka
16 major and 10 medium reservoirs spilling amid heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka
A total of 16 major reservoirs and 10 medium-sized reservoirs managed by the Department of Irrigation are currently spilling due to the prevailing heavy rainfall across the country, according to Director of Irrigation (Water Management) Eng. H.M.P.S.D. Herath. MORE..
Additional fertilizer relief announced for small-scale tea plantation owners
Additional fertilizer relief announced for small-scale tea plantation owners
Minister of Plantations and Community Infrastructure Samantha Vidyaratne, stated that the government has decided to provide an additional fertilizer subsidy to small-scale tea plantation owners. MORE..
Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrives at Bribery Commission
Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrives at Bribery Commission
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (12) to provide a statement regarding the alleged SriLankan Airlines Airbus deal. MORE..
| May 12, 2026 9:34 am
Schools closed in Deniyaya following flu outbreak to reopen tomorrow
Schools closed in Deniyaya following flu outbreak to reopen tomorrow
Schools in the Deniyaya Education Zone, which were temporarily closed due to a flu outbreak, are scheduled to reopen tomorrow (13). MORE..
Galle shooting victim succumbs to injuries
Galle shooting victim succumbs to injuries
The person injured in the shooting incident in the Dickson Junction area of Dangendara, Galle, has succumbed to his injuries. MORE..
One injured as shooting incident reported in Galle
One injured as shooting incident reported in Galle
A shooting incident was reported this morning (12) in the Dickson Junction area of Dangendara, Galle. MORE..
US issues new sanctions over Iran’s oil shipments to China
US issues new sanctions over Iran’s oil shipments to China
The U.S. government on Monday announced sanctions against three people and nine companies, including four based in Hong Kong and four in the United Arab Emirates, for aiding Iran’s shipment of oil to China. The ninth company is based in Oman. MORE..
Pressure grows on UK’s Starmer to quit as PM
Pressure grows on UK’s Starmer to quit as PM
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday (May 11) vowed to prove his doubters wrong and stem mounting calls for him to step down after disastrous local and regional elections for his ruling Labour party. MORE..
Nearly 200 foreign nationals arrested over cybercrime activities in separate raids
Nearly 200 foreign nationals arrested over cybercrime activities in separate raids
A total of 198 foreign nationals, including 173 Indians and 25 Nepalese nationals, have been arrested in separate raids conducted in the Galle, Hikkaduwa and Midigama areas for allegedly engaging in cybercrime activities, Sri Lanka Police said. MORE..
US says 18 passengers flown back after hantavirus outbreak on ship
US says 18 passengers flown back after hantavirus outbreak on ship
US Department of Health and Human Services officials said on Monday that 18 passengers from the luxury cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak were flown back to the U.S. and quarantined, with the one passenger who tested positive in a Nebraska biocontainment unit. MORE..
Trump says Iran ceasefire is ‘on life support’ as hopes for a deal fade
Trump says Iran ceasefire is ‘on life support’ as hopes for a deal fade
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that a ceasefire with Iran was “on life support” after Tehran’s response to a US proposal to end the war made clear the two sides were still far apart on a number of issues. MORE..
Heavy rainfall above 100 mm expected in parts of the island
Heavy rainfall above 100 mm expected in parts of the island
The low pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka continues to persist in the sea area vicinity of the island, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..