The Irrigation Department’s Hydrology and Disaster Management Division has released the latest Islandwide Water Level and Rainfall Situation Report for major river basins as of 3.30 p.m. on 23 May 2026, indicating generally stable conditions across

The South-West monsoon is gradually establishing itself over the island, the Meteorology Department said.

A considerable amount of rainfall has been recorded in the catchment areas of the Kalu Ganga basin as of now, the Irrigation Department said.

Officials ordered tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes in the Los Angeles ‌suburb of Garden Grove on Friday due to a failing chemical tank that was likely to either leak or explode, possibly releasing toxic vapor into the air, first

Pope Leo on Saturday called out companies who seek ’’dizzying’’ profits at the ‌cost of environmental pollution, on a visit to an area in Italy known as a hotbed for illegal dumping of toxic waste.

The Pentagon has released scores of UFO files, with descriptions of reported sightings of orbs, discs and fireballs spanning 80 years.

Showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in the sea areas off the coast stretching from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle during the next 24 hours, according to the latest weather forecast issued at 2.00 p.m. today (23).

The first five minutes after waking up in the morning are extremely important and should be used for reflection rather than immediately reaching for a mobile phone, Professor Diyanath Samarasinghe said.

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Kathmandu celebrated International Tea Day 2026 under the theme “159 Years of Excellence in Ceylon Tea” at the official residence of the Ambassador in Kathmandu.

Lanka Police have uncovered extensive information regarding 21 criminal suspects who were deported from Dubai and brought back to the country early Friday morning (May 22), following coordinated operations with authorities in the United Arab Emirates

The United States Embassy in Sri Lanka said today that no special Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) deployment has taken place in Sri Lanka to investigate cyber theft of $2.5 million from Sri Lankan Treasury funds, as well as another US$625,000 i

Tempers flared between Virat Kohli and Travis Head in the Indian Premier League, as the ​former Indian captain refused to shake hands with ‌the Australian batter after Head’s Sunrisers Hyderabad handed Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru a cr

Sri Lanka will open their 2026 Asia Rugby Top 3 campaign against Hong Kong China at the Racecourse ground on Sunday (24) May with kick off scheduled for 3 pm.

Scientists at Oxford University are developing a new vaccine that could be ready for clinical trials within two to three months to help tackle the Ebola emergency.

The gradual banning of highly toxic pesticides since 1990 had helped reduce suicides in the country by nearly 70%, and urged countries worldwide to include pesticide restrictions in their suicide prevention strategies, Health and Mass Media Minister

At least 82 people have been killed in a coal mine blast in northern China with nine people still missing, the country’s state media has reported.

The Director General of Agriculture has refuted allegations of releasing imported stocks of fresh cut flowers despite the presence of dangerous pests, risking the spread of these pests within the country.

The Gangodawila Magistrate has ordered the owner of Rainbow Manpower Foreign Employment Agency, accused of conducting a large-scale foreign employment scam by promising jobs in Romania, to repay the money owed to victims within one year.

The Court of Appeal yesterday affirmed the 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence imposed by the Ratnapura High Court on a neighbour convicted of committing grave sexual abuse against an underage girl.

State-run fuel retailers on Saturday raised petrol and diesel prices by less than Rs 1 per litre, dealers said, marking the third hike this month as the government seeks to offset losses stemming from elevated crude oil prices amid the Iran conflict,

Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, as the US president weighs whether to resume strikes on Iran in a war that has reverberated across the Middle East.

A rare albino buffalo with flowing blond hair has become an unlikely celebrity in Bangladesh ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival, drawing crowds of curious visitors ​who say the animal bears a striking resemblance to U.S. President ‌Donald Trump.

The US has announced a new policy that means most immigrants seeking a green card will have to leave the country and apply at an embassy or consulate abroad.

The Meteorology Department forecasts heavy rains exceeding 100 mm at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

A team from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrived in Sri Lanka to assist local authorities in investigating the cyber theft of $2.5 million from Sri Lankan Treasury funds in one instance and another US $ 625,000 in terms of payme

Sri Lanka welcomed 75,465 tourists during the first 17 days of May 2026, with India dominating the arrivals board, as the local tourism sector leans heavily into Asian markets.

Sri Lanka’s tea exports slipped marginally in April 2026, extending the weak start to the year, as the lower shipments of value-added categories such as tea packets and tea bags offset the gains in the bulk tea exports. The tea exports for April st

​Taking a major step towards digital transformation, Sri Lanka’s traditional tea industry witnessed the inauguration of a digital tea resource centre at the Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka International Training Institute in Hantana.

Former Minister Bandula Gunawardena had shared a video on his official Facebook page showcasing his experience riding in a Waymo self-driving vehicle in Hollywood, highlighting the growing use of autonomous transport technology.