Low-pressure area forms near Sri Lanka; rough seas and strong winds expected

The Meteorology Department has issued an advisory warning that the atmospheric disturbance over the Bay of Bengal has developed into a low-pressure area in the vicinity of Sri Lanka.

Water tariff revision due on June 30: Minister

The next revision of water tariffs will take place on June 30, Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply Susil Ranasinghe said.

Minister Nalinda to attend 21st Asia Media Summit in Maldives

Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa is scheduled to leave for the Maldives on May 12 to participate in the 21st Asia Media Summit, one of the region’s leading gatherings focused on media, broadcasting, and digital communication. The summit officially commenced on May 11 at the Villa Nautica resort in the Maldives and will continue until May 14.

Reservoir spill risk rises due to heavy rains; Warning issued for Kataragama area

Heavy rainfall experienced across the country could lead to rising water levels in reservoirs and increased spill operations in the coming days, the Irrigation Department warned.

US and French nationals test positive for hantavirus after leaving ship

An American and a French national who have returned to their home countries having left a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of hantavirus have tested positive, authorities say.

Two doctors at Trincomalee Hospital suspended following infant death

The Director General of Health Services has suspended the services of two doctors over the death of an infant at the Trincomalee District General Hospital.

Sri Lanka receives US approval for blue swimming crab exports till 2029

The Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Ocean Resources said that restrictions previously affecting Sri Lankan fish exports to the United States have been removed, following official approval granted by U.S. authorities for the export of Sri Lankan blue swimming crabs.

Mannar sand mining permits temporarily suspended

Authorities have temporarily suspended all sand mining permits in the Mannar District following concerns over the manner in which permits were being issued in the district.

Don’t waste time if not interested in holding PC polls: Opposition parties tell government

Three opposition political parties, namely the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Illangei Tamil Arasu Kachchi (IATAK) and the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) today told the government not to waste time with the select committee appointed to look into amending the Provincial Election laws if it is not interested in holding the elections.

100 registrar officials receive computer equipment under ‘One Registry’ Digitalization Drive

A special ceremony to distribute new computer systems to 100 Registrar officials serving in Divisional Secretariats was held at the Registrar General’s Department auditorium, as part of the government’s ‘One Registry’ program aimed at digitalizing civil registration services.

Landslide warnings issued for five districts

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for five districts following adverse weather conditions prevailing across the country.

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

A tyre of a ​Turkish Airlines (THYAO.IS), opens new tab 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.

Four women arrested following viral motorcycle video

Buttala Police have arrested four women after a video showing three young women riding dangerously on a motorcycle without safety helmets went viral on social media.

Hatton–Colombo main road blocked after landslide

A landslide has blocked a section of the Hatton-Colombo Main Road in the Diyagala area, following the severe weather conditions currently affecting the country.

SL Pakistan discuss making FTA more effective

The Ministry of Trade in Sri Lanka and Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry had discussed with Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in making the Pakistan Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement more effective and realistic.

Power tariff hike will drive investors away : Sajith

The Power tariff hike will drive investors away while it has been act of subjecting them to extrusion, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said yesterday.

Oil prices jump after Trump dismisses Iran proposal to end war

Oil prices rose in Monday morning trade in Asia after President Donald Trump said Iran’s response to US proposals to end the war was ’’totally unacceptable’’.

Check your electoral lists : Polls chief

The National Election Commission Chief R.M.A.L.Ratnayake yesterday said the deadline to submit claims and objections regarding the 2026 electoral register has been set until the 5th of June 2026.

Thailand’s Thaksin Shinawatra released from prison

Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released from a prison in Bangkok after spending eight months of a one-year sentence there over a corruption-related charge.

Will comply with CIABOC request :MR

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said 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.

Electricity tariff hike of 18% comes into effect today

An 18 percent increase in electricity tariffs for consumers with a monthly electricity consumption of more than 180 units has come into effect from today.

Irrigation Department opens spill gates of 12 major reservoirs

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

Low-pressure system likely to form in 36 hours

The Meteorology Department says the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressure area within the next 36 hours, with prevailing showery conditions expected to continue over the next few days.

Hand washing key as authorities monitor Meningitis situation

“Hand hygiene is the most critical preventive measure,” health experts warned as authorities keep a close eye to contain an enteroviral meningitis outbreak reported among schoolchildren in the Deniyaya Education Zone.

Tilvin refutes being attacked

In the wake of various posts shared in social media about a clash at the Pelawatte Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) headquarters, its General Secretary Tilvin Silva refuted claims as ludicrous attempts by the bankrupt opposition.

Firms from war torn Middle East show interest in Mattala airport

Some leading companies from the Middle East which is now caught in the Israeli/ US war with Iran are among the parties that have shown interests in investing in the Mattala international airport, according to a Minister.

Underworld figure ’Batuwatte Chamara’ extradited to Sri Lanka

Manoj Suranga Liyanage, a notorious organized criminal and drug trafficker known as ’’Batuwatte Chamara,’’ was brought back to Sri Lanka on Sunday night (May 10) following his arrest in Azerbaijan.

Photocopy charges to increase due to rising electricity costs

The All Ceylon Communication Owners Association says it regrets the government’s decision to increase electricity tariffs, warning that the move has forced communication centres to raise service charges.

CID identifies Delaware company used to mask hackers behind $2.5 Million Treasury fraud

Criminal Investigation Department (CID) investigators have identified the company allegedly used to conceal the hackers linked to the disappearance of $2.5 million from Sri Lankan Treasury funds, which were transferred to multiple bank accounts in two different states in the United States.

Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war ’totally unacceptable’

President Donald Trump has dismissed Iran’s response to US proposals to end the war as ’’totally unacceptable’’.