The U.S. Justice Department is close to dropping criminal fraud charges against Gautam Adani, an Indian billionaire who has promised to invest $10 billion in the U.S. economy, according to two sources familiar with the matter. MORE..
15 May 2026 (7:15 AM)
The Sri Lankan Rupee came under further pressure today as the selling rate of the US Dollar rose to Rs. 329.92, marking the highest recorded rate since December 27, 2023. MORE..
14 May 2026 (9:09 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)
A red warning for heavy rainfall in several areas of the country has been issued by the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
15 May 2026 (12:04 PM)
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 flood warning for several low-lying areas in the Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya river basins following heavy rainfall experienced over the past several hours. MORE..
14 May 2026 (9:30 PM)