NBRO issues landslide warnings for five districts

The Yal Devi train service between Colombo Fort and Kankesanthurai will resume from today (May 11), the Railway Department said.

Organized criminal and drug trafficking suspect Manoj Suranga Liyanage, alias “Batuwatte Chamara,” was brought back to Sri Lanka last night (May 10) after being arrested in Azerbaijan.

Digital Motor Insurance Cards are now valid in Sri Lanka, and police can verify motor insurance instantly through the 1338 system.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has congratulated C. Joseph Vijay after he was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

A 24-year-old Grandpass resident has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with hashish worth around Rs. 47.7 million.

Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation K.D. Lal Kantha led a special discussion on new fertilizer recommendations and stock management for upcoming cultivation activities.

The Sri Lankan Government plans to establish the Public Impact Champions Network (PIC-Net) to drive digital transformation across the public sector.

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved an 18% electricity tariff increase for selected consumer categories effective from May 11, 2026.

The Chief Prelate of the Atamasthana, Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero, has been arrested over the alleged sexual abuse of a 15-year-old girl.

Former Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Daya Pushpakumara Hewa Battage has been remanded until May 18, 2026, after being arrested on corruption charges.

Kurunegala Deputy Mayor Mohammadu Moinudeen Mohammad Ashardeen was arrested yesterday (May 08) for allegedly accepting a Rs. 3 million bribe.

Vietnamese President To Lam made history today (May 08) as the first Head of State to address the Parliament of Sri Lanka in 11 years.

A high-level meeting was held at the Parliament Complex yesterday (May 07) to begin work on a National Mechanism for Drowning Prevention and Lifesaving in Sri Lanka.

Five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between Sri Lanka and Vietnam were formally exchanged at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo today (May 08).

Vietnamese President To Lam was officially welcomed by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo today (May 08).