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Rainfall decreases across major river basins – Irrigation Dpt.

The Department of Irrigation says a decrease in rainfall was observed yesterday (16) in areas surrounding the Kalu, Kelani, and Attanagalu Oya river basins. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 17, 2026 8:30 am

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern

The World Health Organization on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a ‘‘public health emergency of international concern." MORE..

(0)Comments | May 17, 2026 8:12 am

Farmers warn of large-scale protests to Colombo over fertilizer crisis and falling paddy prices

Farmers have warned the government that they will stage large-scale protest marches to Colombo if their legitimate demands are not addressed without delay. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 17, 2026 11:41 am

Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump’s trip to Beijing

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a two-day trip to Beijing next week, the Kremlin said Saturday. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 17, 2026 10:46 am

Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island

The low-pressure area located to the north of Sri Lanka is gradually weakening, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 17, 2026 6:30 am

Over 5,200 affected by adverse weather conditions across Sri Lanka

More than 5,200 individuals have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across Sri Lanka, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 17, 2026 7:12 am

Wanawasala train derailment: Police reveals removed railway track parts sold for Rs. 3,000

Police have revealed that parts removed from the railway line where a train derailment occurred have been sold for Rs. 3,000, and the individual who purchased the items has also been arrested after his identity was traced, Western Province North Deputy Inspector General of Police Kalinga Jayasinghe said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 17, 2026 12:03 pm

PM to hold talks on concerns of uni students occupying Malwana residence

Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has turned her attention to a group of university students who have been forcibly occupying for several days a property located in Malwana and administered by the Dompe Divisional Secretariat. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 17, 2026 12:52 pm

54-year-old found dead under suspicious circumstances in Mt. Lavinia

Police have launched an investigation following a report received by the Mount Lavinia Police regarding a suspicious death inside a residence in the Badovita area of Mount Lavinia. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 17, 2026 10:47 am

Long-delayed police promotions to be expedited - Minister

The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, says that long-overdue promotions for police officers, which had not been granted for over five years, are now being expedited. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 17, 2026 9:29 am

Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel comes second again

Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time on Saturday in a final overshadowed by five countries’ boycott over Gaza, claiming a dramatic victory despite another big public vote for Israel that again secured it second place. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 17, 2026 6:56 am

IMF Executive Board to consider Sri Lanka’s combined reviews on May 27

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has scheduled May 27, 2026 for its Executive Board to decide on the Fifth and Sixth reviews of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 17, 2026 9:57 am

Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eight

A man has driven his car into pedestrians in the northern Italian city of Modena, injuring eight people, four seriously, officials say. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 17, 2026 6:46 am

At least eight dead, 25 injured in train collision that sparks bus fire in Thailand

At least eight people were killed and 25 others injured after a train collision triggered a fire that engulfed a public bus in Bangkok on Saturday, rescue officials and police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 4:33 pm

Motorcyclist killed in collision with tipper truck in Kumbuka

A 31-year-old person has died following a road accident reported in the Kumbuka area on the Horana-Colombo main road. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 11:41 am

Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire by 45 days as Washington talks conclude

Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire that has tamped down the conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, as two days of talks facilitated by Washington concluded on Friday with an agreement to hold further meetings in the coming weeks. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 7:03 am

Trump says US has killed second-in-command ISIS leader

US President Donald Trump says American and Nigerian forces have killed the second-in-command leader of ISIS globally. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 9:33 am

SriLankan Airlines clarifies reports of fraudulent payments in UAE and funds misappropriation in India

SriLankan Airlines has issued a clarification regarding two separate incidents of financial transactions involving an erroneous payment linked to a compromised email account of a service provider in the UAE) and an alleged misappropriation of funds in India, confirming that investigations currently underway. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 9:37 pm

John Travolta surprised with Cannes award ahead of directorial debut

US screen legend John Travolta, star of hits such as “Pulp Fiction” and “Grease,” was surprised on Friday with an honorary Palme d’Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival, before the premiere of his directorial debut “Propeller One-Way Night Coach.” MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 10:52 am

90-day detention order issued on ‘Gampaha Ousmand’

The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has obtained a 90-day detention order to further interrogate Ousmand Gunasekera, also known as “Gampaha Ousmand,” who was arrested on allegations of aiding and abetting the killing of underworld figure “Ganemulla Sanjeewa,” police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 4:02 pm

Sri Lanka Police issues awareness message on preventing teenage pregnancies

Sri Lanka Police has issued a public awareness statement highlighting the rising reports of teenage pregnancies in Sri Lanka and urging stronger family and community engagement to protect children. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 10:26 pm

Samples of ‘substandard’ fertilizer from Thambuttegama sent for testing

Samples of Muriate of Potash (MOP) fertilizer produced in 2019, allegedly transported from a warehouse in Thambuttegama to the Rambewa Agrarian Service Centre, have been sent for testing, according to Director of the National Fertilizer Secretariat, Chandana Lokuhewage. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 2:49 pm

Fairly heavy showers expected in several parts of the island today

The Department of Meteorology stated that, according to today’s latest weather analysis, the low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka continues to persist. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 6:40 am

Dy Finance Minister explains rationale behind temporary vehicle import surcharge

Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando has issued a special clarification regarding the recently imposed 50% surcharge on vehicle imports. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 1:50 pm

Gaza mosques announce death of Hamas military leader after Israeli targeting claim

Mosques in northern Gaza on Saturday announced that Hamas’ military wing commander had died, a day after Israel’s military said ⁠that it had targeted the armed wing chief in airstrikes. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 2:58 pm

Police officers apologize to petitioning lawyers over disruption of 2022 Galle Fort protest

The former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Galle region and two other senior police officers have tendered an unconditional apology before the Supreme Court to a group of lawyers over the disruption of a peaceful protest they held near the Galle Fort during the 2022 economic crisis. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 1:15 pm

141 houses partially damaged across Sri Lanka due to bad weather: DMC

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) states that a total of 141 houses have been partially damaged across Sri Lanka due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 9:06 am

Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China’s Xi

US President Donald Trump has cautioned Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China.MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 6:51 am

New outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR Congo

Africa’s top health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern Ituri province. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 12:46 pm

Wanawasala train derailment: Suspect arrested over removal of railway track bolts

A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of removing bolts from the railway track at the location where a train derailment occurred earlier today (16). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 12:36 pm

Railway Dept. files complaint as police probe Wanawasala train derailment

A complaint has been lodged with the police in connection with the Wanawasala train derailment, according to the Railway Department’s Superintendent of Train Operations, Asanka Samarasinghe. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 4:17 pm

Body of army soldier found in well in Homagama

Police have recovered a body from a well located near a paddy field in the Pitipana South area within the Homagama Police Division. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 9:54 am

Oil prices climb more than 3% on fears of new US-Iran combat

Oil prices gained more than 3% on Friday, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister further dented hopes of a deal to end ship attacks and seizures around the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 7:29 am

Gradual recession of river water levels amid reduced rainfall: Irrigation Dept.

The Department of Irrigation states that river water levels, which had risen previously, are gradually receding following a slight reduction in rainfall. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 8:52 am

Investigations reveal ‘Ousmand’ managed Padme’s money laundering operations in Sri Lanka?

During preliminary interrogations of Ousmand Gunasekera, also known as “Gampaha Ousmand,” who was arrested in connection with the murder of “Ganemulla Sanjeewa,” it was revealed that he had been managing the local money laundering operations of underworld figure “Kehelbaddara Padme.” MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 9:16 pm

‘Sonic 4’ wraps shooting; first look at metal sonic revealed

Director Jeff Fowler has wrapped filming on “Sonic the Hedgehog 4.” MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 11:28 am

Govt imposes 50% surcharge on imported vehicles for three months

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of Sri Lanka has officially announced the implementation of a temporary 50% surcharge on applicable Customs Import Duty for specified imported goods. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 10:25 am

India’s EC probes alleged illegal voting by Sri Lankan nationals in TN polls

The Election Commission of India has ordered a probe into the allegations of foreign nationals, including Sri Lankans, “deceitfully” voting in the 23 April Tamil Nadu Assembly election, Indian media reported on Saturday. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 6:49 pm

12 injured after train derails between Kelaniya and Wanawasala

Twelve passengers were injured after a train travelling from Polgahawela to Colombo derailed, causing one carriage to overturn on the railway line between Kelaniya and Wanawasala railway stations this morning (16). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 7:30 am

Advisory issued for low-pressure area near Sri Lanka

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology regarding the low-pressure area in the vicinity of Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 3:30 pm

More details emerge on Wanawasala train derailment

More details have emerged regarding the incident in which a train derailed and a carriage overturned on the railway line between Kelaniya and Wanawasala railway stations. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 8:59 am

Adverse weather in Sri Lanka affects over 5,000 people across 14 districts

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has announced that the number of people affected by the adverse weather conditions impacting several districts across Sri Lanka has exceeded 5,000. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 16, 2026 8:24 pm

Multiple reservoirs across Sri Lanka spill amid ongoing heavy rainfall

The Department of Irrigation reports that 21 major reservoirs and more than 19 medium-scale reservoirs under its management are currently spilling. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 15, 2026 9:40 am

Very heavy showers above 150 mm likely in some areas today

According to the Department of Meteorology, the low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka persists. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 15, 2026 8:44 am

Death toll from adverse weather in Sri Lanka rises to two

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) states that a total of two deaths have been reported as a result of the disaster situation affecting several districts across the island. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 15, 2026 8:45 am

Schools in Hatton Education Zone closed today due to bad weather

Due to the prevailing heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka, a special holiday has been declared today (15) for all schools within the Hatton Education Zone. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 15, 2026 8:46 am

Trump says China wants to buy oil from US

U.S. President Donald Trump said China wants to buy ⁠oil from the United States. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 15, 2026 10:27 am

Trump and Xi set for second day of talks after Taiwan warning

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet on Friday to wrap up a two-day state visit that has featured pomp and business deals but also a stark warning from Xi that mishandling the Taiwan issue could push U.S.-China relations to “a very dangerous ‌place.” MORE..

(0)Comments | May 15, 2026 5:39 am

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