Sri Lanka launches digital seed system; Minister accuses some media of undermining progress

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered that two fake sureties and the person who introduced them in the bail case linked to late former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena be further remanded until May 20, 2026.

Dr. Harsha de Silva says he will not join the government and will continue his political struggle to build a developed Sri Lanka.

Several reservoirs in Sri Lanka are spilling as heavy rain continues, while the Department of Meteorology has warned that some areas could receive more than 200 mm of rain today (May 13).

Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena was deeply unhappy about returning to prison after a bail surety issue, Fort Magistrate’s Court was told today (May 12).

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed officials to speed up resettlement and compensation for families in Kandy affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to ensure that the Rs. 500 billion allocated for Cyclone Ditwah recovery is used effectively before the end of this year.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama has ordered five banks to submit detailed reports within 14 days on five bank accounts belonging to former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa appeared before the Bribery Commission today over a USD 2 million bribery allegation linked to the 2013 SriLankan Airlines Airbus aircraft deal.

A person injured in a shooting at Dickson Junction in Dangendara, Galle, died after being admitted to the Galle National Hospital in Karapitiya.

Sri Lanka Police arrested 198 foreign nationals during raids on tourist hotels and lodging facilities in Midigama, Hikkaduwa, and Galle on May 11, 2026 over suspected computer crime offences and other violations.

Sri Lanka’s electricity tariff increase will affect only 4.06% of domestic consumers, although tariffs have been raised by 18% due to higher generation costs.

Sri Lanka Police will take legal action against vehicles with dangerous illegal modifications, excessively noisy exhaust systems, and no valid fitness certificates.

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings for several areas in five districts until 9:00 PM today (May 11).

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.