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Use petrol, diesel carefully: Indian PM Modi

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the need of the hour is to use petro products with restraint in the wake of the West Asia crisis. Speaking at an event dur... Read More


Sri Lankan passenger arrested with over 4 kg of 'hashish' at BIA

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- A Sri Lankan passenger who had arrived in the country carrying a consignment of the narcotic 'hashish' has been arrested by officers of the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) a... Read More


Sri Lanka's foreign reserve assets fall below USD 7 billion

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- Sri Lanka's official reserve assets decreased by USD 267 to USD 6,759 million in April 2026 from USD 7,026 million recorded in March 2026. Accordingly, the country's reserve asse... Read More


Four schools in Deniyaya to remain closed for two days amid spreading illness

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- Four schools in the Deniyaya Education Zone that were temporarily closed due to a rapidly spreading flu outbreak among schoolchildren will remain closed for two more days. Deniya... Read More


India, Sri Lanka agree to expedite Ditwah relief package

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- India and Sri Lanka have agreed to expedite implementation of the post-Ditwah reconstruction package of USD 450 million that New Delhi offered after one of the worst natural disas... Read More


Heavy falls above 100 mm expected in most places over the island

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- The low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressure area around May 11, the Department of Meteorology said. Therefore, the... Read More


Iran says it has responded to US proposal for ending war

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- Iran has sent its response to the latest US proposal for ending the conflict that began at the end of February, according to state media. "The Islamic Republic of Iran's response... Read More


Final rites of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena held at Borella Cemetery

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- The final rites of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena were conducted this evening (10) at the Borella General Cemetery. Chandrasena's body was f... Read More


Motorcyclist killed in accident on Ratnapura-Balangoda road

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- A 27-year-old individual has died following a road accident that occurred near the Bathgamgoda Junction on the Ratnapura-Balangoda main road, police stated. Police said the accid... Read More


Tamil Nadu CM Vijay signs three key welfare schemes on Day One

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- New Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay signed documents related to three major welfare and governance initiatives on his very first day in office after assuming charge as the 17th Ch... Read More