Health authorities have warned that road accidents and drowning incidents are likely to increase during the upcoming long weekend coinciding with the Vesak festival. MORE..

30 May 2026 (3:59 PM)

Eighteen Chinese and Sri Lankan passengers have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a stock of foreign-manufactured cigarettes valued at Rs. 31.38 million. MORE..

30 May 2026 (3:41 PM)

Minister of Energy Anura Karunathilaka states that the electricity supply has been temporarily interrupted across several parts of the island, including Colombo, due to an unexpected system imbalance within the power grid. MORE..

30 May 2026 (2:25 PM)

The U.S. is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, as negotiators from Washington and Tehran worked to bridge major differences blocking an agreement. MORE..

30 May 2026 (1:47 PM)

Sri Lanka Police state that complaints have recently been received regarding social media messages falsely circulating as official communications from the Police Department concerning the payment of traffic violation fines. MORE..

30 May 2026 (1:17 PM)

The National System Operator (Private) Limited states that, in order to ensure the reliability and stable operation of the national grid during the Vesak festival period, rooftop solar panel owners are kindly requested to voluntarily switch off their solar power systems until 3-00 p.m. today. MORE..

30 May 2026 (1:14 PM)