“Rajini is Not Cheap”: Rajinikanth addresses Vijay questions
Veteran actor Rajinikanth has publicly reacted to Vijay becoming the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, saying he was “extremely shocked” by the political development while addressing media speculation surrounding recent events. Speaking during a press interaction at his residence in…
Bill to repeal Chief of Defence Staff Act gazetted
A bill to repeal the Chief of Defence Staff Act has been published through an extraordinary gazette notification. The relevant bill, prepared on the instructions of the Minister of Defence, was published in the Government Gazette on May 15. The…
Multinational contingent from 17 nations arrives in Colombo aboard INS Sunayna
Embodying the Indian Navy’s endeavour to build ‘Bridges of Friendship’, Indian Naval Ship Sunayna, as IOS Sagar, arrived at the Port of Colombo on 15 May 26. The vessel was accorded a traditional naval welcome by the Sri Lanka Navy…
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a public health emergency of international concern
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri province a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The outbreak has recorded about 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths, with eight laboratory-confirmed infections…
IMF Executive Board to consider Sri Lanka’s fifth and sixth reviews on May 27
The fifth and sixth reviews of Sri Lanka under the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF) are scheduled to be presented to the IMF Executive Board on May 27 for evaluation. The Board will closely examine Sri Lanka’s…
Passenger dies after falling from moving bus in Galle
A 26-year-old passenger died after falling from a moving bus near the Makuluwa Junction area while travelling on a bus from the Galle Harbour to Udugama on the night of May 15, 2026. The victim, a resident of Galle, was…
Man found dead under suspicious circumstances in Mount Lavinia
Police have launched an investigation following reports of a person found dead under suspicious circumstances inside a house in the Badovita area of Mount Lavinia. The deceased has been identified as a 54-year-old resident of Badovita, Mount Lavinia. Police said…
Thundershowers forecast in several areas as low-pressure system weakens
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 17 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 17 May 2026. The low-pressure area located to the north of Sri Lanka is gradually weakening. Due to the influence of the above system, Showers or thundershowers will occur…
Death toll rises in Maldives scuba tragedy as rescue diver dies
A Maldivian rescue diver has died while taking part in a high-risk operation to recover the bodies of five Italian divers who went missing during a scuba diving expedition in the Maldives, according to international media reports. Staff Sergeant Mohamed…
Kelaniya train incident: Railway tools recovered from suspect’s home
Police have recovered several tools and railway equipment from the residence of a suspect arrested over the train incident that occurred between the Kelaniya and Wanawasala railway stations on Saturday morning (16). According to police, three iron levers used for…