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Fairly heavy rainfall expected in some parts of the island

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Galle and Matara districts aft... Read More


Russian Health Minister pledges support to strengthen Sri Lanka's health system

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and visiting Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko held talks in Colombo on strengthening Sri Lanka's primary healthcare ... Read More


Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin defeated in Assembly Election

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday (May 4, 2026) was defeated in his Kolathur Assembly constituency, a seat he had represented thrice since 2011. He is the fourth sitt... Read More


Sri Lanka sees surge in alcohol production and consumption

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Statistics indicate that alcohol consumption in Sri Lanka is on the rise, according to the Alcohol and Drug Information Centre. Based on 2025 data, local beer production has incre... Read More


Sarvajana Balaya condemns alleged unconstitutional remarks against judiciary

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- The Sarvajana Balaya has strongly condemned what it describes as an unconstitutional attack on the independence of the judiciary by the government. In a statement issued by the pa... Read More


Sri Lanka for the first time appoints representative to Palestine equivalent to an Ambassador

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- For the first time, a new representative from Sri Lanka, equivalent to an Ambassador, has been appointed to Palestine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Accordingly, Minister ... Read More


Sri Lanka appoints first Ambassador-level Representative to Palestine

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- For the first time, a new representative from Sri Lanka, equivalent to an Ambassador, has been appointed to Palestine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Accordingly, Minister ... Read More


Online bus seat reservation fee to be reduced to around Rs. 30 - Minister

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Long-distance passengers will in future be required to pay only a nominal fee of around Rs. 30 when reserving seats through the online booking system, Minister of Transport, Highwa... Read More


Steps taken for national unity will not be reversed - President

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised the need for a country in which Sinhalese, Tamil and Muslim communities live together in harmony and brotherhood and reaffirmed that t... Read More


12 dengue deaths, including two children, reported in Sri Lanka so far this year

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- A total of 12 dengue-related deaths have been recorded so far this year, including two children under the age of 12, according to the National Dengue Control Unit. Addressing a pr... Read More