Heavy rainfall caused by the prevailing weather conditions may lead to rising water levels in reservoirs across the country, according to the Department of Irrigation. MORE..
11 May 2026 (4:08 PM)
All sand mining permits in the Mannar District have been temporarily suspended following concerns that have arisen regarding the issuance of permits in the district. MORE..
11 May 2026 (11:50 AM)
Iran s proposal to end the war with the US and reopen the Strait of Hormuz was legitimate and generous, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday (May 11), adding that the US continues to uphold unreasonable and one-sided demands. MORE..
11 May 2026 (4:50 PM)
The government has decided to permit the private-sector to distribute urea fertilizer, according to Director General of the Department of Agriculture, Dr. Thushara Wickramaarachchi. MORE..
11 May 2026 (3:24 PM)
The Department of Railways says the �Yal Devi� train will resume operations between Colombo Fort and Kankesanthurai (KKS) railway stations from today (11). MORE..
11 May 2026 (10:41 AM)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to wean Israel off U.S. military support within a decade as his country pushes to strengthen ties with Gulf states, he said in an interview that aired on Sunday. MORE..
11 May 2026 (9:20 AM)