News from 2026

The Department of Meteorology issued this weather forecast at 5:30 a.m. on May 13, 2026. A low-pressure area northeast of Sri Lank…

The President invited anyone aware of unfair law enforcement to report it to him for appropriate action. He also emphasized the ne…

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, is currently visiting Belarus from yesterday until Fr…

The Government plans to start compensation payments soon for electricity sector workers who chose voluntary retirement. This follo…

The White House has confirmed that high-level discussions are underway with both Greenland and Denmark but has refrained from shar…

On Sunday, Iran presented its demands to conclude the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz in a counter-offer to the US. Trump…

Pakistan's fast bowlers started strong, quickly dismissing the openers again. However, the two left-handed batsmen managed to stab…

The Health Ministry announced yesterday (11) that about 84% of people in Sri Lanka are willing to donate their eyes. They stated t…

The Department of Meteorology issued a weather forecast on 12 May 2026 at 5:30 a.m. The low-pressure system situated northeast of …

Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm is forecasted for various regions of Sri Lanka. The Department of Meteorology reports that a low-l…

On Monday, as Thaksin walked out of Bangkok’s Klong Prem jail, hundreds of supporters dressed in red celebrated his release. He …

A car bomb exploded at a police post in northwestern Pakistan, resulting in the deaths of at least 21 officers, as reported by pol…

Thaksin, looking healthy in a white shirt with short hair, expressed relief to reporters shortly after his release. Family members…

The Department of Meteorology issued a weather forecast on 11 May 2026 at 5:30 a.m. They reported that a low-level atmospheric dis…

The Meteorology Department has issued a warning about a low-level atmospheric disturbance near Sri Lanka that is expected to devel…

Navin Dissanayake, the Vice President of the UNP and leader for the Kandy District, emphasized on Saturday that any merger between…

Dr. Amarasuriya also pointed out the necessity of implementing digital training programs at the 20 National Colleges of Education …

The Building Research Organisation's Landslide Early Warning Center has issued warnings for landslides in the Badulla and Monaraga…

After a formal request for help was made through MRCC Colombo, the nearby Merchant Vessel ‘MT MAUI’ was alerted to assist in t…

A new recycling centre for construction and demolition (C&D) waste opened today (08) in the Ekala Industrial Zone as part of the C…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake began by extending a warm welcome to President Tô Lâm and the Vietnamese delegation on this s…

8 May 2026, Colombo – The Research Vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen has wrapped up its marine scientific survey in Sri Lankan waters a…

Meetings with foreign investors have been a key strategy for promoting CPC, and identifying new markets is a priority for CHEC and…

On May 10, 2026, at 5:30 a.m., the Department of Meteorology issued a weather forecast. A low-level atmospheric disturbance near S…

The President requested officials to prepare a report detailing projects that can be started right away, including necessary fundi…