Chief Minister Vijay on Wednesday comfortably won the trust vote in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly, with 144 MLAs backing his government against the majority mark of 118. MORE..
13 May 2026 (1:26 PM)
Heavy rain accompanied by dense fog has been reported since early this morning (13) along the Talawakelle�Nuwara Eliya main road, affecting visibility and disrupting traffic movement in the area. MORE..
13 May 2026 (11:08 AM)
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) states that due to the heavy rainfall currently affecting the island, residents living in mountainous and landslide-prone areas must remain highly vigilant regarding early warning signs of landslides. MORE..
13 May 2026 (11:06 AM)
Two relatives have been arrested for allegedly attempting to abduct a young woman after threatening her with a pistol later identified as a toy firearm, Sri Lanka Police stated. MORE..
13 May 2026 (2:55 PM)
India has raised import tariffs on gold and silver to 15% from 6%, government orders said on Wednesday, as part of efforts to curb overseas purchases of the metals and ease pressure on the country s foreign exchange reserves. MORE..
13 May 2026 (10:26 AM)
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and the Ministry of Finance are working closely to strengthen systems and prevent a recurrence of the incident involving the alleged fraudulent transfer of USD 2.5 million belonging to the Finance Ministry, CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe stated. MORE..
13 May 2026 (2:30 PM)