Near‑normal rainfall forecast for Sri Lanka during Southwest Monsoon
2026-05-12
The Department of Meteorology has forecast near‑normal rainfall across most parts of Sri Lanka during the June to September (JJAS)Continue Reading
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay orders 717 liquor shops shut near temples, schools
2026-05-12
The government of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu has ordered the closure of 717 state-run liquor outlets locatedContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-05-12
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (12), compared to Monday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
India-funded Rs. 600 million medical ward complex work begins in Mullaitivu
2026-05-12
Work has commenced to implement the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of a four‑storied Medical WardContinue Reading
Sri Lanka opens Mattala Airport to local and foreign investors
2026-05-12
The Ministry of Ports & Civil Aviation has launched a formal drive to attract both local and international investors toContinue Reading
Man murdered, head hung on a statue in Ambalantota
2026-05-12
A man was assaulted and murdered, after which his head was separated and hung on a statue at the MamadalaContinue Reading
President says statement must be recorded if name mentioned in investigation
2026-05-12
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says if a person’s name is mentioned in an investigation, a statement must be recorded fromContinue Reading
SC bars ex-Peradeniya professor from future academic posts over sexual harassment findings
2026-05-12
The Supreme Court has directed that Prof. W. M. Thilakaratne, a former senior academic of the University of Peradeniya whoContinue Reading
Legal action initiated against Mawanella shop for overpricing rice
2026-05-12
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has initiated legal proceedings against a shop in the Hingula area of Mawanella after itContinue Reading
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to visit Belarus
2026-05-12
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath will pay an official visit to Belarus from May 12Continue Reading
Major drop reported in IPL 2026 Viewership
2026-05-12
Television viewership for the Indian Premier League (IPL) has dropped by around 26% during the 2026 season, according to recentContinue Reading
UAE has been launching secret attacks on Iran amid US-Israeli war: Report
2026-05-12
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been secretly carrying out a series of attacks against Iran amid the ongoing US-IsraeliContinue Reading
Opposition Group warns of “Grave Onslaught” on Judicial Independence
2026-05-12
A group of Opposition members have written to Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena alleging a serious threat to the independenceContinue Reading
Airbus scandal : Mahinda Rajapaksa leaves Bribery Commission
2026-05-12
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has left the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) after having arrived toContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate remains steady at Rs. 325
2026-05-12
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (12). However,Continue Reading
Mediator in bail surety case linked to Kapila Chandrasena arrested
2026-05-12
An individual alleged to have acted as the mediator linking the two individuals who stood as sureties on a paidContinue Reading
16 major Reservoirs release water amid heavy rainfall
2026-05-12
Sixteen major reservoirs and ten medium‑scale reservoirs under the control of the Irrigation Department are currently releasing water following heavyContinue Reading
Deniyaya schools to reopen tomorrow after temporary closure
2026-05-12
Schools in the Deniyaya Education Zone that were temporarily closed due to the spread of a fever illness will reopenContinue Reading