The former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Galle region and two other senior police officers have tendered an unconditional apology before the Supreme Court to a group of lawyers over the disruption of a peaceful protest they held near the Galle Fort during the 2022 economic crisis. MORE..
16 May 2026 (2:45 PM)
Oil prices gained more than 3% on Friday, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran s foreign minister further dented hopes of a deal to end ship attacks and seizures around the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
16 May 2026 (8:59 AM)
The Department of Irrigation states that river water levels, which had risen previously, are gradually receding following a slight reduction in rainfall. MORE..
16 May 2026 (10:22 AM)
US President Donald Trump has cautioned Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China.MORE..
16 May 2026 (8:21 AM)
The Department of Meteorology stated that, according to today s latest weather analysis, the low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka continues to persist. MORE..
16 May 2026 (8:10 AM)
More details have emerged regarding the incident in which a train derailed and a carriage overturned on the railway line between Kelaniya and Wanawasala railway stations. MORE..
16 May 2026 (10:29 AM)