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Nearly 200 foreign nationals arrested over cybercrime activities in separate raids

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- A total of 198 foreign nationals, including 173 Indians and 25 Nepalese nationals, have been arrested in separate raids conducted in the Galle, Hikkaduwa and Midigama areas for al... Read More


12 spill gates of Rajanganaya Reservoir opened amid rising water levels

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- A total of 12 spill gates of the Rajanganaya Reservoir have been opened as a precautionary measure due to prevailing adverse weather conditions and a rapid rise in water levels. ... Read More


Sri Lanka's workers' remittances exceed USD 3 billion in 2026

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Foreign remittances sent by Sri Lankan migrant workers reached USD 767.9 million in April 2026, marking a significant increase compared to the same period last year, according to ... Read More


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