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Dengue cases spike in Sri Lanka in 2026 - Health officials warn of further increase

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- The number of dengue cases confirmed in the country has shown an increase compared to 2025, according to Community Medical Specialist Dr. Priscilla Samaraweera of the National Den... Read More


Court authorises technical assistance to access Kapila Chandrasena's mobile phone

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- The magisterial inquiry into the death of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena was held today (12) before Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena. ... Read More


Top Labour minister Jess Phillips quits British government

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Jess Phillips has quit her role in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government saying she has not seen "the change I and the country expect". Sky News has reported Phillips has step... Read More


Landslide warnings issued to several areas extended

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Level 2 landslide warning has been issued to residents of Passara Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSD) of the Badulla district owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of t... Read More


Tourist arrivals in May top 46,000

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- A total of 46,606 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in May, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by the SLT... Read More


New Tamil Nadu CM Vijay thanks President Anura Kumara for well wishes

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Newly appointed Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Joseph Vijay has thanked President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for his well wishes extended following the recent Assembly Election victor... Read More


Now everyone equal before the law, President asserts

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that both the political authority and public officials have a responsibility to ensure that the Rs. 500 billion allocated by the gove... Read More


Ex-Minister Piyankara Jayaratne leaves Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne left the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) after providing a statement regarding the controversial SriLan... Read More


22 monks arrested with narcotics at BIA further remanded

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- The group of 22 Buddhist monks recently arrested at the Katunayake Airport over the smuggling of "Kush" cannabis and "Hashish" from Thailand have been further remanded until May 2... Read More


Cabinet approves Rs. 112B govt-funded Rambukkana-Galagedara section of Central Expressway

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the construction of the Rambukkana-Galagedara section of the Central Expressway, with the project to be fully funded by the Gover... Read More