Weather advisory : Above 100 mm of rain expected in several provinces
2026-05-11
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rain in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western, and NorthernContinue Reading
Low‑Pressure System : Showery conditions to persist across Sri Lanka
2026-05-11
The low-level atmospheric disturbance, in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, has developed into a low-pressure area and is located toContinue Reading
Fire breaks out in Dam Street building
2026-05-11
A fire broke out in a building on Dam Street, Colombo, this afternoon. The Fire Services Department said that 10Continue Reading
Sri Lanka squad for New Zealand Women’s ‘A’ Tour announced
2026-05-11
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the squad to take part in the One-Day series against the touring New ZealandContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, India discuss USD 450 million reconstruction package
2026-05-11
Sri Lanka and India have held discussions on a USD 450 million post‑conflict reconstruction package, the Ministry of Finance said.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka cleared to export Blue Swimming Crab to the U.S.
2026-05-11
Sri Lanka has met the stringent conditions imposed under the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), removing barriers to theContinue Reading
Media Minister to attend Asian Media Summit in the Maldives
2026-05-11
Minister of Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa will depart for the Maldives tomorrow (12) to participate in the 21st Asian MediaContinue Reading
Mahinda Rajapaksa to appear before Bribery Commission tomorrow
2026-05-11
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is scheduled to appear before the Bribery Commission tomorrow (12), his media spokesman, Attorney‑at‑Law Manoj Gamage,Continue Reading
Police crack down on illegal vehicle modifications
2026-05-11
The Sri Lanka Police have intensified efforts to enforce traffic regulations and road safety, warning that illegally modified vehicles withoutContinue Reading
Police urge property owners to vet tenants due to rise in fraud operations
2026-05-11
Sri Lanka Police have urged property owners to exercise vigilance when renting or leasing houses, apartments, commercial buildings, and otherContinue Reading
No decision yet on water tariff revision – Minister
2026-05-11
The Minister of Water Supply, Susil Ranasinghe, has clarified that no decision has yet been taken on whether water tariffsContinue Reading
Turkish Airlines jet catches fire while landing at Nepal’s main airport
2026-05-11
A Turkish Airlines jet caught fire while landing at Nepal’s main airport on Monday, causing no reported injuries but forcingContinue Reading
Tehran says US continues to have ‘unreasonable demands’
2026-05-11
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says the US continues to have “unreasonable demands”, adding that Iran’s response to the latest USContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee continues to depreciate against USD
2026-05-11
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (11), compared to last Friday. According to theContinue Reading
Seat reservations open for resumed Yal Devi train service
2026-05-11
Seat reservations can now be made for the iconic Yal Devi train service between Colombo Fort and Jaffna, which resumedContinue Reading
Restoration work on historic Elahera Anicut begins
2026-05-11
Restoration work on the historic Elahera Anicut commenced on Sunday (10) under the national programme “Wari Mahima – Our Heritage”. Continue Reading
What is the fine for driving a vehicle without a valid insurance?
2026-05-11
Sri Lanka Police have reminded the public of the legal consequences of driving without a valid vehicle insurance. Issuing aContinue Reading
Severe lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 16 districts
2026-05-11
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-Central and Eastern provincesContinue Reading