The Opposition has submitted a memorandum to the Chief Justice requesting attention over a statement allegedly made by the President concerning a pending court ruling, according to its convener former Minister G. L. Peiris. MORE..
12 May 2026 (3:03 PM)
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12 May 2026 (7:50 PM)
The number of dengue cases confirmed in the country has shown an increase compared to 2025, according to Community Medical Specialist Dr. Priscilla Samaraweera of the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). MORE..
12 May 2026 (7:39 PM)
Climate change has driven record-breaking outbreaks of fire in Africa, Asia and elsewhere this year, with conditions expected to get worse as the northern hemisphere s summer approaches and El Nino weather patterns kick in, scientists warned on Tuesday. MORE..
12 May 2026 (11:58 AM)
Level 2 landslide warning has been issued to residents of Passara Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSD) of the Badulla district owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island. MORE..
12 May 2026 (6:49 PM)
A total of 46,606 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in May, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
12 May 2026 (6:29 PM)