Children who survive cancer must be given the opportunity to lead healthy, dignified and productive lives, Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa said. MORE..

19 May 2026 (3:56 PM)

An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Uva province and in Batticaloa and Ampara districts. MORE..

19 May 2026 (3:42 PM)

The selling price of the US dollar has exceeded 338 Sri Lankan rupees today. MORE..

19 May 2026 (3:20 PM)

The further magisterial inquiry into the suspicious death of the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, has been postponed until 22 May. MORE..

19 May 2026 (3:05 PM)

The deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks are only the latest crises in �dangerous and divisive� times, the World Health Organisation chief said Monday (May 18). MORE..

19 May 2026 (2:57 PM)

The Ministry of Agriculture has announced that, following assessments of crop damage caused by recent heavy rains across Sri Lanka, steps will be taken to disburse compensation of up to a maximum of Rs. 100,000 per hectare, based on the severity of the damage. MORE..

19 May 2026 (2:04 PM)