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
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
Thailand’s former PM Thaksin Shinawatra released from prison
2026-05-11
Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released from a prison in Bangkok after spending eight months of aContinue Reading
Body of missing man found in Wellawali
2026-05-11
Police in Wellawali have launched an investigation into a suspicious death reported in the Sinnwatta area. According to the Police,Continue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 325
2026-05-11
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (11), withContinue Reading
Colombo Crimes Division probes suspicious death of Ex‑SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena
2026-05-11
Investigations into the suspicious death of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena have been handed over to theContinue Reading
Health Ministry suspends Trincomalee Doctor over infant deaths
2026-05-11
The Ministry of Health has suspended a senior medical officer at the Trincomalee District General Hospital following revelations of negligenceContinue Reading
Sri Lanka preparing to establish 6G Research Centre by Q3 2026
2026-05-11
Sri Lanka is preparing to launch a dedicated research centre for 6G and next‑generation wireless technologies by the third quarterContinue Reading