Multinational contingent from 17 nations arrives in Colombo aboard INS Sunayna
2026-05-17
Embodying the Indian Navy’s endeavour to build ‘Bridges of Friendship’, Indian Naval Ship Sunayna, as IOS Sagar, arrived at theContinue Reading
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a public health emergency of international concern
2026-05-17
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri province a PublicContinue Reading
IMF Executive Board to consider Sri Lanka’s fifth and sixth reviews on May 27
2026-05-17
The fifth and sixth reviews of Sri Lanka under the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF) are scheduledContinue Reading
Passenger dies after falling from moving bus in Galle
2026-05-17
A 26-year-old passenger died after falling from a moving bus near the Makuluwa Junction area while travelling on a busContinue Reading
Man found dead under suspicious circumstances in Mount Lavinia
2026-05-17
Police have launched an investigation following reports of a person found dead under suspicious circumstances inside a house in theContinue Reading
Thundershowers forecast in several areas as low-pressure system weakens
2026-05-17
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 17 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 17 May 2026. The low-pressure area located to theContinue Reading
Death toll rises in Maldives scuba tragedy as rescue diver dies
2026-05-17
A Maldivian rescue diver has died while taking part in a high-risk operation to recover the bodies of five ItalianContinue Reading
Kelaniya train incident: Railway tools recovered from suspect’s home
2026-05-17
Police have recovered several tools and railway equipment from the residence of a suspect arrested over the train incident thatContinue Reading
Sajith slams Govt over vehicle tax hike, recalls Rs. 1.2 mn Vitz promise
2026-05-17
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Saturday criticized the government over its latest vehicle taxation policy, claiming that leaders who hadContinue Reading
Sri Lanka state bank reports Rs 656 million loss from remittance exchange rate error
2026-05-17
People’s Bank says an exchange rate error in one of its remittance systems resulted in certain customers receiving excess paymentsContinue Reading
AED 974,000 Payment Diversion, INR 22m Fraud: SriLankan Issues Clarification
2026-05-16
SriLankan Airlines has issued a clarification regarding two separate incidents involving fraudulent financial transactions linked to its operations in theContinue Reading
Suspect arrested over Wanawasala train derailment sabotage claim
2026-05-16
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the train derailment near Wanawasala after investigations revealed that metal parts hadContinue Reading
Sri Lanka steps up anti-smoking drive with global support
2026-05-16
Sri Lankan universities, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and global health organizations have joined forces to strengthen efforts to reduce tobacco useContinue Reading
Advisory for the low pressure area in the vicinity of Sri Lanka
2026-05-16
According to the today’s (May 16th) latest weather analysis, the low-pressure area located northeast of the Sri Lanka, still persist.Continue Reading
Only 16 of 92 Floating Market shops still operating, inspection finds
2026-05-16
Officials attached to the Urban Development Authority (UDA) and the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development have carried outContinue Reading
Low-pressure area Weather alert for 17th May
2026-05-16
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 17 May 2026 Issued at 2.00 p.m. on 16 May 2026 The low-pressure area located northeast ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka hotels seek Agoda, Booking.com restrictions on Unregistered Properties
2026-05-16
The Sri Lanka Hotels Association has urged the government to take immediate action against the rapid growth of unregistered accommodationContinue Reading
Govt clarifies new Vehicle Tax amid public confusion
2026-05-16
Deputy Finance Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha has urged the public not to be misled by claims that vehicle prices willContinue Reading