A suspect has been arrested in the Dematagoda area by the Western Province North Crimes Division while allegedly in possession of 39 kilograms of Ice (crystal methamphetamine) narcotics and 5 kilograms of Kerala ganja, according to Sri Lanka Police.
21 May 2026 (10:37 PM)
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued Level 3 (Red) landslide early warnings for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) across two districts due to prevailing heavy rainfall. MORE..
22 May 2026 (11:09 AM)
Several aircraft scheduled to land at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake were diverted to the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport due to adverse weather conditions prevailing in the area. MORE..
22 May 2026 (10:18 AM)
According to the Department of Meteorology, the South-West monsoon is gradually establishing over the island. MORE..
22 May 2026 (8:54 AM)
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a landslide early warning for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) in three districts due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions affecting parts of the country. MORE..
22 May 2026 (8:57 AM)
Sri Lanka s reform program continues to move forward, with the International Monetary Fund s (IMF) Executive Board set to consider the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews under the Extended Fund Facility on Wednesday (May 27). MORE..
22 May 2026 (9:03 AM)