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Motorcyclist killed in accident on Ratnapura–Balangoda road

A 27-year-old individual has died following a road accident that occurred near the Bathgamgoda Junction on the Ratnapura–Balangoda main road, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026 5:01 pm

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 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

Sri Lanka’s foreign reserve assets fall below USD 7 billion

Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets decreased to USD 6,759 million in April 2026 from USD 7,026 million recorded in March 2026. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026 7:43 pm

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

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

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

“There’s work to be done” in Iran, Israel PM Netanyahu says

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there is “work to be done” in Iran as he acknowledged that Tehran retains many of the capabilities it had at the start of the war. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026 8:55 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

Former India CJ says independent Bar essential to protect constitutional democracy in Sri Lanka address

Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has said that an independent Bar plays a vital role in protecting constitutional democracy and citizens’ rights, stressing that lawyers must have the courage to defend institutional integrity ‘when silence is convenient.’ MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026 10:02 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

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

India, Sri Lanka agree to expedite Ditwah relief package

India and Sri Lanka have agreed to expedite implementation of the post-Ditwah reconstruction package of USD 450 million that New Delhi offered after one of the worst natural disasters hit the country last year. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026 6:51 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

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

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

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

Iran says it has responded to US proposal for ending war

Iran has sent its response to the latest US proposal for ending the conflict that began at the end of February, according to state media. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026 6:04 pm

World has lost about 1 billion barrels of oil in two months: Aramco CEO

The world has lost about 1 billion barrels of oil over the past two months and energy markets will take time to stabilise even if flows resume, Saudi Aramco’s CEO ⁠said on Sunday, as shipping disruptions choke traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026 7:12 pm

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

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

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

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

Heavy rainfall floods sections of Wellawaya–Colombo main road, disrupting traffic

Several areas along the Wellawaya–Colombo main road have been inundated following heavy rainfall experienced in Wellawaya and surrounding areas tonight (10). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026 9:33 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

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

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

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

Underworld kingpin ‘Batuwatte Chamara’ brough back to Sri Lanka

Notorious underworld figure and drug trafficker Manoj Suranga, also known as “Batuwatte Chamara”, who was arrested in Azerbaijan recently, has been brought back to Sri Lanka this evening (10), police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026 11:35 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

Final rites of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena held at Borella Cemetery

The final rites of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena were conducted this evening (10) at the Borella General Cemetery. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026 5:18 pm

Police issue notice on launch of digital motor insurance cards

Police have issued a special notice regarding the issuance of digital motor vehicle insurance cards, which came into effect from May 1. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026 4:41 pm

MPs appointed as district health coordinators under new Cabinet-approved healthcare reform

The government has launched a new mechanism to strengthen the coordination of healthcare services at district level, aimed at improving efficiency in the delivery of preventive and curative health services across the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026 2:07 pm

Use petrol, diesel carefully: Indian PM Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the need of the hour is to use petro products with restraint in the wake of the West Asia crisis. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 10, 2026 8:11 pm

ACMC suspends party membership of Kurunegala Deputy Mayor arrested over bribe

The party membership of the Deputy Mayor of the Kurunegala Municipal Council, Ashardeen Moinudeen, who was arrested on bribery charges, has been suspended with immediate effect. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 9, 2026 9:46 am

Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals surpass 900,000 so far this year

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports that more than 900,000 tourists have visited Sri Lanka so far this year. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 9, 2026 9:58 am

WHO reports six confirmed hantavirus cases tied to Spain-bound cruise

The World Health Organization said on Friday that eight people had fallen ill, including three who died, in a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, with six confirmed cases and two probable cases. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 9, 2026 6:52 am

Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap

President Donald Trump said Friday that the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners, adding that such a halt to hostilities could be the “beginning of the end” of the long war between them. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 9, 2026 7:55 am

President directs officials to expedite projects addressing public drinking water issues

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to promptly identify and commence the projects required to resolve the drinking water issues that have become a major concern for the public. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 9, 2026 8:20 am

US imposes sanctions on companies it accuses of aiding Iran’s weapons sector

The U.S. Treasury on Friday announced sanctions against 10 individuals and companies, including several in China and Hong Kong, over accusations they aided Iran’s efforts to secure weapons and the raw materials needed to build its Shahed drones and ballistic missiles. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 9, 2026 7:05 am

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