An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Uva province and in Batticaloa and Ampara districts. MORE..
19 May 2026 (3:42 PM)
The Ministry of Agriculture has announced that, following assessments of crop damage caused by recent heavy rains across Sri Lanka, steps will be taken to disburse compensation of up to a maximum of Rs. 100,000 per hectare, based on the severity of the damage. MORE..
19 May 2026 (2:04 PM)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK chief C Joseph Vijay on Monday said he will always stand in solidarity for the �rights of our Tamil kin� living in Sri Lanka. MORE..
19 May 2026 (12:04 PM)
The Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, informed the House today that the Supreme Court has ruled the Convention on the Suppression of Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Bill is fully consistent with the Constitution of Sri Lanka. MORE..
19 May 2026 (11:46 AM)
South-West monsoon is gradually getting established over the island, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
19 May 2026 (7:14 AM)
The deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks are only the latest crises in �dangerous and divisive� times, the World Health Organisation chief said Monday (May 18). MORE..
19 May 2026 (2:57 PM)