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)
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 reports that 21 major reservoirs and more than 19 medium-scale reservoirs under its management are currently spilling. MORE..
15 May 2026 (11:10 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)
The Colombo Fort Magistrate s Court today heard that the CCTV security system installed at the residence of former Sri Lankan cricketer Aravinda de Silva � where former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena was found dead under suspicious circumstances � had not recorded or stored any footage despite being operational. MORE..
14 May 2026 (9:01 PM)
Due to the prevailing heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka, a special holiday has been declared today (15) for all schools within the Hatton Education Zone. MORE..
15 May 2026 (10:16 AM)