The U.S. military has stopped another merchant vessel trying to break through the American blockade of Iranian ports, a U.S. official with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Saturday. MORE..
30 May 2026 (11:08 PM)
The National System Operator (Private) Limited (NSO) states that the electricity supply to several areas, including Colombo, which was disrupted due to an imbalance in the national grid, has now been restored. MORE..
30 May 2026 (4:26 PM)
Rooftop solar panel owners are requested to voluntarily switch off their solar power systems tomorrow (31) from 8.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m., the National System Operator (Private) Limited states. MORE..
30 May 2026 (4:08 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)
Malwatu Mahaviharaya in Kandy, has announced the temporary appointment of Ven. Eathalawetunawewae Gn #257;nathilaka Thero to perform the duties of Atamasthanadhipathi until the court delivers its verdict in the case concerning allegations against Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thero. MORE..
30 May 2026 (5:16 PM)
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (31), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
31 May 2026 (8:31 AM)