The Department of Meteorology stated that the highest rainfall recorded in the country during the 24-hour period from 8.30 a.m. yesterday to 8.30 a.m. today (14) was reported from Puttalam, which received 256.2 mm of rainfall.
14 May 2026 (11:50 AM)
The Colombo High Court today (14) rejected a preliminary objection raised by the defence in a case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, thereby allowing the trial to proceed. MORE..
14 May 2026 (1:55 PM)
China s President Xi Jinping told his US counterpart Donald Trump Thursday that Washington and Beijing should be 'partners, not rivals' as the two leaders met in the Chinese capital. MORE..
14 May 2026 (12:33 PM)
Higher ticket prices for air travellers in Europe are �inevitable� because of the high cost of jet fuel, according to the head of the International Air Transport Association. MORE..
14 May 2026 (10:04 AM)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he �secretly visited� the United Arab Emirates and met its president during the war with Iran. MORE..
14 May 2026 (9:03 AM)
The Philippine Senate was locked down with military personnel seen entering the building where a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) had sought refuge. MORE..
14 May 2026 (8:42 AM)