South-West monsoon is gradually getting established over the island, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
24 May 2026 (8:21 AM)
An explosion on a railway track in Pakistan s Quetta killed at least 24 people, news outlet Al #8288;Arabiya reported on Sunday, citing officials. MORE..
24 May 2026 (4:02 PM)
At least 16 people have died of heatstroke in southern India so far this summer, officials said Sunday (May 24), as a heatwave grips swathes of the country following official health warnings. MORE..
24 May 2026 (4:39 PM)
A suspect has been arrested by the Western Province South Crimes Division for allegedly robbing gold chains worth around Rs. 8 million using stolen motorcycles. MORE..
24 May 2026 (1:40 PM)
The Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa has warned that Sri Lanka could face a renewed risk of bankruptcy and called on the present government to immediately pursue a successor agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), cautioning against what he described as �arrogance� in economic decision-making. MORE..
24 May 2026 (5:03 PM)
The southwest monsoon is likely to establish over Sri Lanka around May 26 or 27, bringing increased rainfall to the southwestern parts of the island during that period, the Department of Meteorology has stated. MORE..
24 May 2026 (3:43 PM)