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)
South-West monsoon is gradually getting established over the island, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
24 May 2026 (8:21 AM)
The Sri Lankan rupee surged against the dollar, snapping a nine-day losing streak to become Asia s best-performing currency on Friday. MORE..
24 May 2026 (12:15 PM)
US President Donald Trump has a qualm with critics. He said that the insult he hates most is being called �dumb�. However, he has no objection to being called a �brilliant tyrant dictator�. MORE..
23 May 2026 (11:52 PM)
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) states that more than 27,000 individuals across the island have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
23 May 2026 (11:16 PM)
Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting a murder committed by shooting in Dangedara, Galle on May 12, police stated. MORE..
24 May 2026 (5:22 PM)