Pro-Palestinian activists who were deported after their Gaza-bound aid flotilla was intercepted in international waters by Israeli forces have alleged they were subjected to abuse while held in detention. MORE..
23 May 2026 (9:27 AM)
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported one fatality due to the adverse weather conditions currently affecting parts of Sri Lanka. MORE..
23 May 2026 (10:53 AM)
Passengers traveling to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake are advised to arrive at least four hours prior to their flights due to flooding affecting the surrounding areas and access roads to the airport. MORE..
22 May 2026 (9:19 PM)
Asserting Washington s firm stance on global maritime security, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has redoubled pressure on Tehran, identifying its aggressive manoeuvres in vital trade corridors as a non-negotiable hurdle in ongoing diplomatic discussions. MORE..
22 May 2026 (7:43 PM)
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for six districts due to the prevailing heavy rainfall across the country. MORE..
23 May 2026 (10:46 AM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that Sri Lanka will never be allowed to fall into an economic crisis similar to that experienced in 2022, despite concerns expressed by some that such a situation could recur in the country. MORE..
22 May 2026 (6:19 PM)