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
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
No shortage in fertilizer for Yala season: Agriculture Minister
2026-05-11
Agriculture Minister K. D. Lal Kantha assured that there is no shortage of fertilizer and said supplies would be sufficientContinue Reading
Spill gates open at 18 reservoirs after heavy rainfall
2026-05-11
12 major reservoirs and 6 medium‑scale reservoirs under its management are currently releasing water due to the prevailing heavy rainfall,Continue 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
Weather : Three updates for Monday
2026-05-11
Low-level atmospheric disturbance: The low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressureContinue Reading
PM Modi urges Indians to conserve fuel, foreign exchange amid global crisis
2026-05-11
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to reduce fuel consumption and cut non-essential spending amid the ongoing globalContinue Reading
I don’t like it : Donald Trump rejects Iran’s proposal
2026-05-11
US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s response to a US-backed proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in theContinue Reading