The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 88 houses across the island have sustained partial damage due to prevailing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka. MORE..
15 May 2026 (12:01 PM)
A foreign national passenger was arrested at the arrival terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by officers of the Customs Narcotics Control Unit while attempting to smuggle a stock of cocaine valued at around Rs. 108 million through the Green Channel this morning (15). MORE..
15 May 2026 (3:30 PM)
India has raised petrol and diesel prices for the first time in four years by 3 rupees ($0.03) per litre, or more than 3%, according to retailers in Delhi on Friday, to recoup some of the losses incurred due to higher global crude oil prices. MORE..
15 May 2026 (12:29 PM)
U.S. President Donald Trump said China wants to buy #8288;oil from the United States. MORE..
15 May 2026 (11:57 AM)
The highest rainfall recorded during the 24-hour period ending at 5.00 a.m. today (15) was observed in the Avissawella area, amid adverse weather conditions affecting the island. MORE..
15 May 2026 (10:58 AM)
The Department of Irrigation has issued a minor flood warning for the next 48 hours regarding the Kuda Ganga sub-basin of the Kalu River. MORE..
15 May 2026 (10:37 AM)