The US war against Iran has cost $29 billion so far � an estimate that was higher than the $25 billion figure senior Pentagon officials provided to Congress two weeks ago. MORE..
12 May 2026 (9:48 PM)
Former Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines Kapila Chandrasena s magisterial inquiry continued at the Colombo Fort Magistrate s Court, where former cricketer and his relative Aravinda de Silva gave testimony regarding the events leading up to his death. MORE..
12 May 2026 (9:33 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)
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)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-Western and North-Central provinces, as well as in Trincomalee, Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
12 May 2026 (6:02 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)