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Increase in rainfall expected over Southwestern parts of island in next few days

Southwest Monsoon is gradually establishing across the island, an increase in rainfall over the southwestern parts of the island is expected during the next few days, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 25, 2026 6:20 am

2025 O/L results expected by mid-June - Exams Dpt.

The Department of Examinations says it expects to release the results of the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination by mid-June. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 25, 2026 12:28 pm

Vessels carrying Middle East oil, LNG exit Hormuz, head for Pakistan, China

A liquefied natural gas tanker was exiting the Strait of Hormuz and heading to Pakistan on Monday while a supertanker with Iraqi crude for China left the Middle East Gulf on Saturday after being stranded for nearly three months, shipping data showed. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 25, 2026 6:55 am

Iran “not seeking nuclear weapons,” says President Pezeshkian amid peace talks

President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday said that Iran is prepared to reassure the international community that it is not pursuing nuclear weapons, reiterating Tehran’s commitment to diplomacy and regional stability amid talks with the US...MORE..

(0)Comments | May 25, 2026 6:24 am

Three Chinese nationals arrested with foreign-made cigarettes worth over Rs. 6 mln at BIA

Three foreign passengers have been arrested by airport customs officers, at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) earlier today (25) for allegedly attempting to illegally smuggle a stock of foreign-manufactured cigarettes worth more than Rs. 6 million into the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 25, 2026 8:12 am

Convict sentenced to death in Vidya murder case dies by suicide in custody

It has been reported that a convict sentenced to death and imprisoned in connection with the abduction, gang rape, and murder of 18-year-old schoolgirl Sivaloganathan Vidya in the Jaffna District in 2015 has died by suicide. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 25, 2026 10:20 am

Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa arrested

Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has been arrested by officers of the Thalangama Police, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 25, 2026 12:12 pm

China sends astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing

China sent three astronauts to its space station on Sunday, one of whom will stay for a year, a record length for the country, enabling the study of long-duration human physiology in space as Beijing works towards its ambition of a crewed moon landing by 2030. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 25, 2026 8:21 am

Oil slips to 2-week low as US-Iran seen moving closer to peace deal

Oil prices hit two-week lows on Monday on optimism that the U.S. and Iran were moving closer towards a peace deal even though they remained at odds over key issues, including blockades on the Strait of Hormuz that continued to restrict oil supply ⁠from the Middle East. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 25, 2026 9:18 am

Rubio says US will find ‘another way’ if Iran talks fail

The United States will either have a good agreement with Iran or deal with the country ‘‘another way,’‘ Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday, as Washington played down hopes for an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 25, 2026 11:54 am

Sri Lanka introduces free 30-day ETA for tourists from 40 countries

The Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka has announced that, with effect from 25 May 2026, nationals of 40 specified countries will be eligible to obtain a free-of-charge Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for tourist purposes, valid for a period of 30 days. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 25, 2026 11:40 am

CBSL introduces maximum loan-to-value limit for gold collateral loans

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has introduced maximum caps on loan-to-value (LTV) applicable for credit facilities secured by gold collateral. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 25, 2026 8:11 am

Teacher recruitment exam held island-wide with over 160,000 candidates

More than 160,000 graduates had applied for the competitive examination held to fill Sinhala, Tamil and English medium teacher vacancies in national and provincial schools, the Department of Examinations stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 25, 2026 8:56 am

CBSL tightens Loan-to-Value ratios for vehicle loans from today

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) states that the decision to limit Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratios for motor vehicles has come into effect from today (25). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 25, 2026 9:22 am

31,000 in eight districts affected by adverse weather

More than 31,000 people in eight districts have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 4:35 pm

Trump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’ including reopening Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump says an agreement with Iran has been “largely negotiated” and details will be announced soon. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 7:23 am

Provincial Council elections unlikely this year, says Tilvin Silva

The General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), Tilvin Silva, says that it will not be possible to hold the Provincial Council elections this year. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 12:12 pm

Netanyahu issues first public response to emerging US-Iran agreement

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly responded for the first time Sunday to reports of an emerging US-Iran agreement to end the war, stating that “Iran will never have a nuclear weapon.” MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 10:24 pm

Sri Lankan Rupee rallies most in three years, leads Asia FX – Bloomberg

The Sri Lankan rupee surged against the dollar, snapping a nine-day losing streak to become Asia’s best-performing currency on Friday. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 10:45 am

Measles outbreak kills more than 500 children in Bangladesh

A measles outbreak in Bangladesh has killed more than 500 children, government data showed Saturday (May 23), marking the country’s deadliest surge in decades of the preventable disease. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 6:53 pm

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to visit New Zealand and Australia

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, is scheduled to undertake an official visit to New Zealand and Australia from 26 May to 03 June 2026, at the invitation of the two Governments. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 12:13 pm

T-56 rifle unearthed from Somawathiya Reserve

The Colombo Crime Division (CCD) has recovered a T-56 assault rifle buried beneath a tree inside the Somawathiya National Reserve. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 8:54 pm

CBSL tightens Loan to Value ratio for credit granted for vehicles

The Governing Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has tightened the maximum Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratios applicable to credit facilities granted for motor vehicles while also introducing a maximum LTV ratio for credit facilities secured by gold with effect from tomorrow (25). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 9:37 pm

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

South-West monsoon is gradually getting established over the island, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 6:51 am

Two workers injured after part of six-storey building collapses in Kandy

Two workers have sustained injuries and admitted to the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital after a section of a six-storey building collapsed along the E.L. Senanayake Mawatha in Kandy, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 3:23 pm

Level 2 landslide warnings issued to several areas in two districts

Level 2 landslide warnings have been issued to several areas of two districts owing to the prevailing heavy rainfall conditions across the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 5:43 pm

Shakira & Burna Boy drop ‘Dai Dai’ video featuring cameos from World Cup winners Messi & Mbappé

On Saturday (May 23), the Colombian superstar released the music video for her 2026 World Cup song with Burna Boy, “Dai Dai.” MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 1:40 pm

Suspect dies after trading gunfire with officers near White House, Secret Service says

Officers shot a suspect who fired at a White House ‌checkpoint on Saturday evening, who then died after being taken to the hospital, the Secret Service said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 6:53 am

Southwest monsoon gradually sets in; Heavy rainfall expected from Tuesday

The southwest monsoon is likely to establish over Sri Lanka around May 26 or 27, bringing increased rainfall to the southwestern parts of the island during that period, the Department of Meteorology has stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 2:13 pm

No agreement between Iran and US expected to be signed today

A US agreement with Iran is not expected to be signed today, a senior administration official tells CNN. According to the official, details of the agreement are still being negotiated. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 10:45 pm

Express train engine derails in Maradana

An engine attached to the daily express train operating from Maradana to Hikkaduwa derailed in Maradana this evening (24), railway sources said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 6:01 pm

Over 28,000 people affected by adverse weather across Sri Lanka

More than 28,000 people have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 8:37 am

Youth arrested over Rs. 8 mln gold chain thefts using stolen motorcycles

A suspect has been arrested by the Western Province South Crimes Division for allegedly robbing gold chains worth around Rs. 8 million using stolen motorcycles. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 12:10 pm

Trio arrested for aiding and abetting murder in Galle shooting case

Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting a murder committed by shooting in Dangedara, Galle on May 12, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 3:52 pm

Police warn motorists against using non-standard number plates

Police have warned motorists not to operate vehicles fitted with distorted or non-standard number plates, despite delays in the issuance of official registration plates. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 7:21 pm

Sri Lanka faces risk of financial instability without new IMF agreement – Sajith

The Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa has warned that Sri Lanka could face a renewed risk of bankruptcy and called on the present government to immediately pursue a successor agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), cautioning against what he described as “arrogance” in economic decision-making. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 3:33 pm

Heatstroke kills 16 in India as temperatures climb

At least 16 people have died of heatstroke in southern India so far this summer, officials said Sunday (May 24), as a heatwave grips swathes of the country following official health warnings. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 3:09 pm

Melbourne Sri Lankans pledge support for Dilith Jayaweera’s entrepreneurial vision

The Sri Lankan community in Melbourne has pledged its support to the entrepreneurial vision proposed by the leader of the Sarvajana Balawegaya leader, Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera during a community event held in Australia. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 2:14 pm

Suspect in Hatton double murder and gold robbery case undergoes medical examination

A suspect arrested in connection with the murder of a married couple in Dickoya, Hatton and the theft of 18 sovereign pounds of gold jewellery has been referred to the Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) at Dickoya Base Hospital for examination, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 5:21 pm

State of Emergency declared over southern California chemical incident

California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency as crews race to contain a toxic chemical leak at a manufacturing facility in Orange County. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 4:12 pm

Health Ministry deploys new Colposcopy units to strengthen women’s cancer care

A total of 12 state-of-the-art colposcopy machines have been introduced to government hospitals to improve the detection and treatment of cervical cancer, which ranks as the fifth most common cancer among women in Sri Lanka, according to the Ministry of Health. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 2:43 pm

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