Adverse Weather : Death toll increases to two in Sri Lanka
2026-05-15
The death toll due to adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka has increased to two, as of 06.00 am todayContinue Reading
Low-pressure area : Above 150mm of rain expected in some areas today
2026-05-15
The low-pressure area, located northeast of Sri Lanka, still persists, and the system is expected to move away from SriContinue Reading
Dayasiri urges probe into alleged SriLankan Airlines transaction error
2026-05-15
Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekara has urged the government to investigate a reported financial transaction involving SriLankan Airlines, alleging that aContinue Reading
UK: Health minister quits in likely bid to topple PM Starmer
2026-05-14
Two heavy hitters in the UK Labour Party sought to position themselves to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday,Continue Reading
No CCTV recordings found at house where Kapila Chandrasena died
2026-05-14
The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court, on Thursday (15) that no CCTV recordings wereContinue Reading
Schools in Hatton education zone closed tomorrow due to heavy rain
2026-05-14
All schools in the Hatton Education Zone will remain closed on Friday (15) due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions,Continue Reading
PayPal to launch in Sri Lanka? What we know so far
2026-05-14
Global digital payment platform PayPal is expected to begin operations in Sri Lanka from Friday (15), amid growing indications ofContinue Reading
NBRO updates landslide warnings for multiple districts
2026-05-14
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has updated landslide early warnings for several districts across the country amid continuing heavyContinue Reading
Red warning issued as heavy rainfall to continue across several areas
2026-05-14
The Department of Meteorology has issued a red warning for heavy rainfall, forecasting showers exceeding 150 mm at some locationsContinue Reading
Ex-NIE Director sentenced for six years over Grade 5 exam order
2026-05-14
The Supreme Court has sentenced former National Institute of Education (NIE) Director I.G.S. Premathilaka to six years of rigorous imprisonmentContinue Reading
Saudi Arabia enters franchise cricket with Dunes T20 League
2026-05-14
Saudi Arabia is set to host its first professional T20 cricket league, with former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh joining theContinue Reading
WSO2 Founder and CEO Dr. Sanjiva Weerawarana to step down as CEO
2026-05-14
WSO2 has announced that its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sanjiva Weerawarana, will step down from his role asContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Belarus sign Air Services Agreement to boost connectivity
2026-05-14
Sri Lanka and Belarus have signed a bilateral Air Services Agreement aimed at enhancing air connectivity between the two countries. Continue Reading
Xi, Trump agree on new vision for bilateral relations
2026-05-14
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with visiting U.S. President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People inContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Latest update on low-pressure area
2026-05-14
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for the low-pressure area in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, stating thatContinue Reading
SYU Youth Summit to launch on May 16 in Mirigama
2026-05-14
The Socialist Youth Union (SYU) will launch its Youth Summit program under the theme “Youth Energy to Build the Nation”Continue Reading
India A squad for tri-series in Sri Lanka announced
2026-05-14
The Indian Men’s Selection Committee has picked the India A squad for the upcoming one-day tri-series in Sri Lanka, scheduledContinue Reading
National War Heroes’ Day Ceremony to be held on May 19
2026-05-14
The National War Heroes’ Day commemoration will take place on May 19 at 3:00 pm at the War Heroes’ MemorialContinue Reading