An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for rough sea conditions and strong winds for the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota. MORE..
29 May 2026 (6:49 PM)
A magnitude 5 earthquake hit near Turpan City, in #8288;the east of China s Xinjiang region at 2.55pm local time (06-55 GMT), the #8288;China Earthquake Networks Center reported on #8288;Friday. MORE..
29 May 2026 (3:08 PM)
A Russian drone has hit a block of flats in Romania, causing a fire and injuring two people, officials say - prompting a strong response from Nato and EU officials. MORE..
29 May 2026 (5:20 PM)
Oil futures steadied on Friday but were on track for their steepest weekly decline since early April after reports that the U.S. and Iran had reached agreement on a potential ceasefire extension. MORE..
29 May 2026 (5:45 PM)
A discussion regarding drivers who have been suspended with pay was held recently at the Parliamentary Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways, and Urban Development. MORE..
29 May 2026 (7:44 PM)
Construction work on the second phase of Section 3 of the Central Expressway from Rambukkana to Galagedara commenced today (29) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
29 May 2026 (7:43 PM)