The Governor of the Western Province, Hanif Yusoof says he has notified President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of his desire to resign from the post. MORE..

17 May 2026 (8:10 PM)

The body of another individual missing after a group of four youths went to bathe in the Victoria Reservoir today (17), has been found.

17 May 2026 (7:39 PM)

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath has concluded his official visit to the Republic of Belarus. MORE..

17 May 2026 (7:16 PM)

Two youths have died after a group of four went swimming in the Victoria Reservoir near the Bambaragala Temple area in the Teldeniya Police Division. MORE..

17 May 2026 (6:43 PM)

A drone strike triggered a fire near a nuclear power station in the emirate of Abu Dhabi on Sunday (May 17), authorities said, reporting no injuries or impact on radiation levels. MORE..

17 May 2026 (6:14 PM)

A Disaster Relief Services Officer in the Monaragala District, who is accused of irregularities in connection with Ditwah compensation payments, has been suspended from duty. MORE..

17 May 2026 (5:53 PM)