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Heavy rainfall expected in five provinces

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Department of Meteorology says the low-pressure area located to the northeast of Sri Lanka continues to influence the island's weather conditions. As a result, intermittent s... Read More


Ten hospitalised after train derailment on main line

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Ten people have been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital with minor injuries following a train derailment between Kelaniya and Wanawasala, police said. The train, bearing n... Read More


Train operations on the Main Line disrupted after derailment

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- A passenger train operating from Polgahawela to Kalutara South derailed between Kelaniya and Wanawasala railway stations, according to the Railway Department. The train, identifi... Read More


Namal calls for "growth with values" at Hong Kong forum

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- At the 2026 Asian Cultural Public Welfare Forum in Hong Kong, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa delivered a message highlight... Read More


50% additional charge on vehicle imports imposed

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Customs import duties on vehicles see an additional 50% surcharge for a three-month period effective from today, the Ministry of Finance states. However, this additional charge d... Read More


"SriLankan under scrutiny over alleged wrong account payment"

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara has claimed that a financial irregularity exceeding Rs. 85 million has occurred in connection with payments made by SriLankan Airlines. He sta... Read More


Foreign national arrested with cocaine at BIA

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- A foreign airline passenger attempting to smuggle a stock of cocaine valued at 108 million rupees through the "Green Channel" at the Katunayake airport arrival terminal was arrest... Read More


Tourist arrivals in April exceed 135,000

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- Tourist arrivals to the country for April this year stood at 135,643. However, this represents a decrease compared to April of last year. During the same month last year, 174,608... Read More


IMF raises concerns over fuel subsidies ahead of Sri Lanka programme review

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that Sri Lanka's combined Fifth and Sixth reviews under the Extended Fund Facility are expected to be presented to its Executiv... Read More


Jagath Samantha sentenced to over five years in prison

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- A prison sentence of 5 years and 6 months was imposed on Jagath Samantha, the brother of the late former State Minister Sanath Nishantha and a former Chairman of the Arachchikattu... Read More