All sand mining permits in the Mannar District have been temporarily suspended following concerns that have arisen regarding the issuance of permits in the district. MORE..
11 May 2026 (11:50 AM)
Notorious underworld figure and drug trafficker Manoj Suranga, also known as �Batuwatte Chamara�, who was arrested in Azerbaijan recently, has been brought back to Sri Lanka this evening (10), police said. MORE..
11 May 2026 (1:05 AM)
According to the latest weather analysis based on last morning (10), the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressure area around the next 48 hours, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
11 May 2026 (7:35 AM)
Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has said that an independent Bar plays a vital role in protecting constitutional democracy and citizens rights, stressing that lawyers must have the courage to defend institutional integrity when silence is convenient. MORE..
10 May 2026 (11:32 PM)
The next revision of water tariffs will take place on June 30, the Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply, (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe has stated. MORE..
11 May 2026 (3:30 PM)
The Department of Railways says the �Yal Devi� train will resume operations between Colombo Fort and Kankesanthurai (KKS) railway stations from today (11). MORE..
11 May 2026 (10:41 AM)