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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..

| May 12, 2026  4:32 pm
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..

| May 12, 2026  4:29 pm
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..

| May 12, 2026  4:23 pm
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..

| May 12, 2026  3:09 pm
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..

| May 12, 2026  2:22 pm
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..

| May 12, 2026  2:01 pm
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..

| May 12, 2026  1:33 pm
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..

| May 12, 2026  1:26 pm
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..

| May 12, 2026  1:09 pm
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..

| May 12, 2026  11:59 am
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..

video | 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..

| May 12, 2026  10:58 am
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..

| May 12, 2026  10:28 am
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..

| May 12, 2026  10:15 am
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..

| May 12, 2026  10:01 am
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..

video | 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..

| May 12, 2026  9:29 am
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..

| May 12, 2026  8:31 am
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..

| May 12, 2026  8:13 am
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..

| May 12, 2026  7:34 am
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..

| May 12, 2026  7:14 am
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..

| May 12, 2026  6:52 am
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..

| May 12, 2026  6:29 am
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..

| May 12, 2026  6:16 am
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..

| May 12, 2026  6:04 am