An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-Central, Eastern provinces and in the Kurunegala, Mullaitivu, Mannar, Vavuniya districts. MORE..
11 May 2026 (3:07 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)
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)
A 29-year-old man was arrested with 76 grams and 100 milligrams of Ice (crystal methamphetamine) in the Kahawita area of Attidiya. MORE..
11 May 2026 (12:24 PM)
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is scheduled to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) tomorrow (12), according to his media spokesperson Attorney Manoj Gamage. MORE..
11 May 2026 (4:22 PM)
The Colombo Magistrate s Court has ordered that the case filed against Shashi Weerawansa, the wife of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, be taken up again on May 25, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
11 May 2026 (5:59 PM)