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Fire breaks out near Dam Street Police Station; 10 fire trucks deployed to contain blaze

A fire has broken out in a building opposite the Dam Street Police Station in Colombo. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026  4:10 pm

Udaya Gammanpila appears before TID to record statement

The leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya, former Minister Udaya Gammanpila today (11) appeared before the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) to record a statement.

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026  2:17 pm

All sand mining permits in Mannar temporarily suspended

All sand mining permits in the Mannar District have been temporarily suspended following concerns that have arisen regarding the issuance of permits in the district. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026  10:20 am

Trump calls Iran’s response to US peace proposal ‘unacceptable’

President Donald Trump on Sunday rejected Iran’s response to a U.S. proposal for peace talks, dashing hopes for an imminent end to the 10-week-old conflict that has caused widespread damage in Iran and Lebanon, paralyzed maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and driven up global energy prices. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026  6:13 am

Case against Shashi Weerawansa adjourned till May 25

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the case filed against Shashi Weerawansa, the wife of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, be taken up again on May 25, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026  4:29 pm

New electricity tariff revision takes effect from today

The electricity tariff revision for the second and third quarters of this year is scheduled to be implemented from today (11). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026  7:38 am

Three killed in separate road accidents across the island

A total of three individuals have died in separate road accidents reported from different parts of the island, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026  11:59 am

Water tariff revision on June 30: Water Supply Minister

The next revision of water tariffs will take place on June 30, the Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply, (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe has stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026  2:00 pm

Advisory issued for severe lightning

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-Central, Eastern provinces and in the Kurunegala, Mullaitivu, Mannar, Vavuniya districts. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026  1:37 pm

Meteorologists predict continued rain in the upcoming days as reservoirs near capacity limits

Heavy rainfall caused by the prevailing weather conditions may lead to rising water levels in reservoirs across the country, according to the Department of Irrigation. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026  2:38 pm

Iran describes its proposal to end war with US as ‘legitimate’

Iran’s proposal to end the war with the US and reopen the Strait of Hormuz was legitimate and generous, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday (May 11), adding that the US continues to uphold unreasonable and one-sided demands. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026  3:20 pm

Adolescence makes history at Bafta TV Awards

Netflix drama Adolescence was the big winner at the Bafta Television Awards on Sunday, while The Celebrity Traitors and Last One Laughing also scooped a share of the glory. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026  7:13 am

Turkish Airlines plane evacuated due to tyre fire after landing in Kathmandu

A tyre of a Turkish Airlines plane caught fire after it landed on Monday in Nepal’s capital of Kathmandu, authorities said, forcing the closure of the airport for an hour. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026  10:35 am

84% of Sri Lankans willing to donate eyes, Health Ministry says

Around 84% of the population in Sri Lanka have expressed willingness to donate their eyes, according to the Ministry of Health. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026  3:27 pm

‘Yal Devi’ train services resume from today

The Department of Railways says the “Yal Devi” train will resume operations between Colombo Fort and Kankesanthurai (KKS) railway stations from today (11). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026  9:11 am

Mahinda Rajapaksa to appear before Bribery Commission amid legal dispute over evidence validity

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is scheduled to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) tomorrow (12), according to his media spokesperson Attorney Manoj Gamage. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026  2:52 pm

29-year-old arrested with stock of ‘Ice’ in Attidiya

A 29-year-old man was arrested with 76 grams and 100 milligrams of ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) in the Kahawita area of Attidiya. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026  10:54 am

Landslide early warnings issued to areas in five districts

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a landslide early warning for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) in five districts in view of the prevailing adverse weather conditions in parts of the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026  8:34 am

Netanyahu wants to wean Israel off US military support, he tells CBS

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to wean Israel off U.S. military support within a decade as his country pushes to strengthen ties with Gulf states, he said in an interview that aired on Sunday. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026  7:50 am

Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes

Pop star Dua Lipa has filed a $15m (£11m) lawsuit against Samsung, alleging it used her image on packaging for its televisions without permission. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026  1:31 pm

Low-pressure area forms over Bay of Bengal, Met Dept. warns of continued rain and rough seas

The atmospheric disturbance that prevailed over the Bay of Bengal has developed into a low-pressure area, the Department of Meteorology has stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026  3:44 pm

Oil jumps as US and Iran disagree on peace proposal

Oil prices jumped $3 a barrel on Monday as the United States and Iran failed to agree to a peace proposal drafted by Washington while the Strait of Hormuz remained largely closed, keeping global energy supplies tight. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026  6:20 am

Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra released from prison on parole

Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, whose 21st-century political odyssey sharply divided Thai society for decades, was released from a Bangkok prison on Monday after serving eight months of a one-year sentence for a corruption-related charge. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026  11:05 am

French national shows symptoms on return from hantavirus-hit ship

A passenger of a cruise ship that was struck by an outbreak of hantavirus has shown symptoms of the disease while being repatriated to France, the country’s prime minister has said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026  6:44 am

Government allows private sector to distribute urea fertilizer

The government has decided to permit the private-sector to distribute urea fertilizer, according to Director General of the Department of Agriculture, Dr. Thushara Wickramaarachchi. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026  1:54 pm

Heavy rainfall above 100 mm expected in parts of the island

According to the latest weather analysis based on last morning (10), the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressure area around the next 48 hours, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 11, 2026  6:05 am

Spill gates opened in 9 major reservoirs amid heavy rainfall

Due to the prevailing rainfall, nine major reservoirs and five medium-scale reservoirs operated by the Department of Irrigation are currently spilling, the department announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026  9:30 am

Israeli strikes kill 39 in Lebanon

Thirty-nine people have been killed in another day of intense Israeli strikes in Lebanon, the country’s health ministry said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026  1:50 pm

Teachers Training College final examination for 2023/2024 to begin tomorrow

Teachers Training College final examination for the 2023/2024 academic years is scheduled to commence tomorrow (11), the Department of Examinations has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026  2:18 pm

Factory in Homagama sealed over production of substandard iron rods

The Consumer Affairs Authority has taken steps to seal a factory in the Homagama Industrial Zone after it was found producing substandard iron rods without the mandatory SLS certification. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026  1:33 pm

Four schools in Deniyaya to remain closed for two days amid spreading illness

Four schools in the Deniyaya Education Zone that were temporarily closed due to a rapidly spreading flu outbreak among schoolchildren will remain closed for two more days. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026  7:08 am

Heavy falls above 100 mm expected in most places over the island

The low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressure area around May 11, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026  6:47 am

Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa responds to CIABOC summons over Airbus probe

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says he will comply with the summons issued by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and appear before the Commission on the scheduled date. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026  12:07 pm

Expert committee appointed to draft National Policy on Medical Education

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has appointed a special expert committee to draft a national policy on medical education in the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026  11:28 am

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay signs three key welfare schemes on Day One

New Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay signed documents related to three major welfare and governance initiatives on his very first day in office after assuming charge as the 17th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The initiatives focus on women’s safety, youth welfare, and public wellbeing. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026  4:09 pm

Iran’s Guards threaten US Mideast sites as Trump awaits Tehran response

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards threatened on Saturday (May 9) to target US sites in the Middle East if its tankers come under fire, Iranian media reported, as Washington was left waiting for Tehran’s response to its latest negotiating position. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026  12:55 pm

Yal Devi train services to resume tomorrow

The Yal Devi train service, which operates between Colombo Fort and Kankesanthurai, will resume operations from tomorrow (11), the Department of Railways has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026  12:37 pm

Ten injured in accident on Southern Expressway

Ten people have been injured in a road accident that occurred near the 154th milestone on the Beliatta–Kasagala section of the Southern Expressway, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026  12:22 pm

Teenager drowns while bathing in Ma Oya in Mawanella

A 15-year-old boy has died after drowning while bathing in the Ma Oya river in Mawanella. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026  3:47 pm

Free Lawyers organization alleges parliamentary committee report shields key figures in US$ 2.5 million cyber heist

The Free Lawyers organisation has accused the Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance of attempting to protect the real culprits in a controversial payment involving the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and the Treasury. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026  2:59 pm

Spain starts evacuating virus-hit cruise ship in Tenerife

Spain has started evacuating passengers from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship anchored near Tenerife in the Canary Islands. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026  3:14 pm

Increased electricity tariffs to take effect from tomorrow amid public backlash

The increased electricity tariffs are scheduled to take effect from tomorrow (11). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026  1:12 pm

Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that he thought the Ukraine war was coming to an end, remarks that came just hours after he had vowed victory in Ukraine at Moscow’s most scaled-back Victory Day parade in years. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026  8:35 am

UK deploys warship to Middle East with eye on potential Hormuz mission

Britain said on Saturday it was deploying its warship HMS Dragon to the Middle East in preparation for a potential multinational effort to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz once conditions allow. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026  6:55 am

Corpse found floating near Colombo Port sparks police inquiry

An investigation has been launched by the Sri Lanka Police following reports of a body found in the sea off the coast near the Port of Colombo. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026  10:18 am

Met Department forecasts surge in rainfall across Sri Lanka

A significant increase in rainfall is expected across the country over the next few days, according to Malith Fernando, a meteorologist attached to the Department of Meteorology.

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026  11:50 am

Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday (May 10, 2026), putting an end to almost six decades of alternating rule by the State’s two dominant Dravidian parties — DMK and AIADMK. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026  10:27 am

Sri Lanka President extends congratulations to Vijay on appointment as TN Chief Minister

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended its congratulations to C. Joseph Vijay following his swearing-in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, highlighting the deep-rooted historical, cultural, and people-to-people ties between Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026  10:52 am

Car bombing and shootout kills 14 Pakistani police officers

A car bombing at a police post in northwestern Pakistan followed by an ambush on police personnel rushing to the scene has killed at least 14 officers, police said on Sunday (May 10). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026  2:31 pm

Sri Lankan passenger arrested with over 4 kg of ‘hashish’ at BIA

A Sri Lankan passenger who had arrived in the country carrying a consignment of the narcotic ‘hashish’ has been arrested by officers of the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) earlier today (10). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026  7:46 am