Rs. 50 million plasma exchange machines donated to Health Ministry

17 May 2026

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The Health Ministry has received two advanced blood plasma exchange machines worth over Rs. 50 million, donated to strengthen treatment services for leptospirosis and blood-related cancer patients in Sri Lanka.

EC calls for updates to 2026 voter register via GN officers

17 May 2026

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The Election Commission has urged individuals who have not been included in the 2026 electoral register, or those who have changes in their address, name, or National Identity Card (NIC) details, as well as those born before 01 February 2009, to contact their respective Grama Niladhari officers for verification and updates.

Heavy Rains:

12 major reservoirs open spill gates, 6 at medium level

17 May 2026

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The Irrigation Department says that the spill gates of 12 major reservoirs and 06 medium-sized reservoirs have been opened due to the prevailing rainy weather conditions.

Malwana student standoff draws PM’s attention

17 May 2026

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The attention of the Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Minister, and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has been drawn to the situation involving a group of university students who have been staying for several days on a land in the Malwana area under the custody of the Dompe Divisional Secretariat.

Government purchases potato harvest in Nuwara Eliya

15 May 2026

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Farmers in the Nuwara Eliya area have begun handing over their potato harvest to the government under a special purchasing programme introduced to address the marketing difficulties faced by local potato growers.

Doctors leaving the country again creating strain on health system, expert warns

15 May 2026

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The renewed trend of young doctors migrating abroad instead of serving in Sri Lanka is creating growing challenges in maintaining healthcare services across both major and rural hospitals, National Professional and Civil Front Chairman, specialist Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa said.

Minor flood risk warning issued for Kuda Ganga and Maguru Ganga valleys

15 May 2026

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Heavy rainfall in the upstream catchment areas of the Kuda Ganga sub-basin of the Kalu River has raised the risk of minor flooding in several low-lying areas, the Irrigation Department warned today.

Spill gates opened at Tabbowa, Inginimitiya; Mi Oya flow rises

14 May 2026

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The Irrigation Department has issued a spill discharge notice for the Tabbowa and Inginimitiya reservoirs today (14), with a total of 9,400 cubic feet per second (cusec) being released into the Mi Oya basin.

Red alert issued as heavy rain over 150mm expected

14 May 2026

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The Meteorology Department has issued a red warning for very heavy rainfall affecting several parts of the country as the low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka continues to persist.

20% of Sri Lankans suffer from non-communicable diseases: Health Minister

14 May 2026

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Nearly 20 percent of Sri Lanka’s population suffers from non-communicable diseases (NCDs), describing the figure as a serious public health concern, Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Sri Lanka moves to protect first geothermal wetland

14 May 2026

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Sri Lanka has taken steps to conserve and officially gazette the country’s first-ever geothermal wetland, located at Kapurulla in the Bogamuyaya Grama Niladhari Division of Maha Oya in the Ampara District.

Concerns raised over Rs. 3 billion HIQI digital health procurements

14 May 2026

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The All Ceylon Medical Officers Association (ACMOA) has called for an investigation by the Investigation Division of the Health Ministry into four procurements carried out under the Health Information and Quality Improvement (HIQI) Project, implemented through the United Nations Office for Project Services, involving around Rs. 2.8–3.0 billion in grant funding.

Excise trade unions raise concerns over security label tender process

14 May 2026

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Trade union representatives within the Excise Department have alleged that the Finance Ministry is preparing to award a tender for printing security labels on alcohol products to a company lacking international experience and qualifications.

Low pressure system to move away within 48 hours: Heavy rain expected

14 May 2026

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A low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka continues to persist but is expected to move away from the island within the next 48 hours, according to the latest weather analysis issued on the morning of May 14.

CEB to award Rs. 8.5bn VRS compensation tomorrow

14 May 2026

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Financial compensation amounting to Rs. 8.5 billion will be awarded to 1,898 employees retiring voluntarily under the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) as part of its ongoing restructuring process.

Animal welfare bill in final stage

14 May 2026

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Sri Lanka’s long-awaited Animal Welfare Bill, aimed at replacing the country’s 119-year-old animal protection law, has reached the final stage before being presented to Cabinet, animal rights activists said.

10,000 heart patients trapped in “death queue” as govt rushes Rs. 3.1 bn cath lab expansion

14 May 2026

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Sri Lanka’s worsening cardiac care crisis has exposed deep cracks in the country’s public health system, with nearly 10,000 heart patients reportedly waiting for life-saving surgeries and procedures while the government scrambles to install 16 new cardiac catheterisation laboratories (cath labs) at a cost of Rs. 3.1 billion.

10,000 waiting for heart surgeries amid rising costs

13 May 2026

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Over 10,000 patients are currently on waiting lists for heart surgeries in government hospitals, while the soaring cost of private sector treatment has made lifesaving procedures unaffordable for many Sri Lankans, according to the Medical and Civil Rights Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance.

CEA urges public to avoid polythene, plastic for Vesak decorations

13 May 2026

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The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has urged the public to refrain from using polythene and plastic materials for Vesak decorations and dansals, warning that the use of several single-use plastic items remains prohibited under the law.

“No one is above the law” must apply equally: Namal

13 May 2026

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Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa said that if the President’s claim that “no one is above the law” is to be upheld, all individuals allegedly involved in wrongdoing must be investigated without exception.