A Vesak Week has been declared from today (27 May) until 2 June in conjunction with the 2026 State Vesak Festival, which is being held to commemorate the Sambuddhatva Jayanthi. MORE..

27 May 2026 (10:39 AM)

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says a 12-hour water cut will be imposed in the Gampaha and Mahara Pradeshiya Sabha areas today (27). MORE..

27 May 2026 (9:36 AM)

Canada said on Tuesday it will temporarily ban residents from three African countries amid an Ebola outbreak. MORE..

27 May 2026 (8:08 AM)

The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday condemned the attack on Barakah Nuclear Plant in the United Arab Emirates, according to a statement, adding that #8288;the attack constituted a violation of international law. MORE..

27 May 2026 (7:55 AM)

The south-west monsoon has established over the island, with prevailing showery condition over the south-western parts of the country expected to continue, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

27 May 2026 (7:45 AM)

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has called on the government to take immediate steps to secure a fresh agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in order to safeguard the wellbeing of the general public. MORE..

27 May 2026 (12:02 AM)