A significant increase in rainfall is expected across the country over the next few days, according to Malith Fernando, a meteorologist attached to the Department of Meteorology.
10 May 2026 (1:20 PM)
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Saturday appointed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader C Joseph Vijay as the new Chief Minister of the state and asked him to prove his majority in the state assembly before May 13. MORE..
9 May 2026 (11:41 PM)
Britain said on Saturday it was deploying its warship HMS Dragon to the Middle East in preparation for a potential multinational effort to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz once conditions allow. MORE..
10 May 2026 (8:25 AM)
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says he will comply with the summons issued by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and appear before the Commission on the scheduled date. MORE..
10 May 2026 (1:37 PM)
The Yal Devi train service, which operates between Colombo Fort and Kankesanthurai, will resume operations from tomorrow (11), the Department of Railways has announced. MORE..
10 May 2026 (2:07 PM)
Four schools in the Deniyaya Education Zone that were temporarily closed due to a rapidly spreading flu outbreak among schoolchildren will remain closed for two more days. MORE..
10 May 2026 (8:38 AM)