The Department of Irrigation says the flood warning issued for the Attanagalu Oya basin under at 5.30 a.m. yesterday (22) has been extended for the next 48 hours. MORE..
23 May 2026 (9:05 AM)
South-West monsoon is gradually getting established over the island, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
23 May 2026 (8:18 AM)
A severed human head has washed ashore on the beach located behind a popular tourist hotel in Moragalla, Aluthgama. MORE..
23 May 2026 (11:38 AM)
The death toll from a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China s Shanxi province has jumped to at least 82, state media reported on Saturday (May 23), with nine still missing. MORE..
23 May 2026 (12:49 PM)
Six Lebanese paramedics were killed in two Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon in the span of 24 hours, Lebanon s health ministry said on Friday, condemning the attacks as violations of international law. MORE..
23 May 2026 (8:34 AM)
The Public Health Inspectors Union (PHIU) states that a total of 2,388 Dansals across the island have been registered so far to be held in view of the upcoming Vesak festival. MORE..
23 May 2026 (1:18 PM)