Sri Lanka President calls for effective use of Rs. 500 Billion cyclone recovery fund

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama has ordered five banks to submit detailed reports within 14 days on five bank accounts belonging to former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa appeared before the Bribery Commission today over a USD 2 million bribery allegation linked to the 2013 SriLankan Airlines Airbus aircraft deal.

A person injured in a shooting at Dickson Junction in Dangendara, Galle, died after being admitted to the Galle National Hospital in Karapitiya.

Sri Lanka Police arrested 198 foreign nationals during raids on tourist hotels and lodging facilities in Midigama, Hikkaduwa, and Galle on May 11, 2026 over suspected computer crime offences and other violations.

Sri Lanka’s electricity tariff increase will affect only 4.06% of domestic consumers, although tariffs have been raised by 18% due to higher generation costs.

Sri Lanka Police will take legal action against vehicles with dangerous illegal modifications, excessively noisy exhaust systems, and no valid fitness certificates.

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings for several areas in five districts until 9:00 PM today (May 11).

The Yal Devi train service between Colombo Fort and Kankesanthurai will resume from today (May 11), the Railway Department said.

Organized criminal and drug trafficking suspect Manoj Suranga Liyanage, alias “Batuwatte Chamara,” was brought back to Sri Lanka last night (May 10) after being arrested in Azerbaijan.

Digital Motor Insurance Cards are now valid in Sri Lanka, and police can verify motor insurance instantly through the 1338 system.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has congratulated C. Joseph Vijay after he was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

A 24-year-old Grandpass resident has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with hashish worth around Rs. 47.7 million.

Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation K.D. Lal Kantha led a special discussion on new fertilizer recommendations and stock management for upcoming cultivation activities.

The Sri Lankan Government plans to establish the Public Impact Champions Network (PIC-Net) to drive digital transformation across the public sector.

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved an 18% electricity tariff increase for selected consumer categories effective from May 11, 2026.