Due to the influence of the Intertropical Convergence Zone, and the development of a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of the island, an increase in rainfall is expected across the island from today (06) and over the next few days, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
6 May 2026 (7:35 AM)
An individual allegedly posing as a doctor and linked to several criminal offences has been arrested by the Polonnaruwa Divisional Crime Investigation Division, police said. MORE..
6 May 2026 (1:39 PM)
A French shipping firm says crew members aboard one of its cargo ships were injured and the vessel was damaged when it was targeted in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. MORE..
6 May 2026 (2:36 PM)
Applications for university admission for the 2025'2026 academic year, based on the 2025 General Certificate of Education Advanced Level examination, will be accepted until May 19, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced. MORE..
6 May 2026 (6:48 AM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, North-Western and North-Central provinces and in the Ampara Mannar and Vavuniya districts. MORE..
6 May 2026 (2:19 PM)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing early Wednesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart. MORE..
6 May 2026 (9:31 AM)