Prof Renuka Silva says a nutritious household diet costs Rs. 1,707 a day — over three times a basic energy-sufficient diet — pushing diversity out of reach.
The Department of Meteorology forecasts sustained heavy rain through May 29 with the worst flooding risk on May 28 in Galle, Matara, Kalutara and Ratnapura.
Driver agreed an Rs. 18,000 city-tour fare then withdrew Rs. 90,000 twice from a tourist's ATM card; tourist police recovered the full sum and arrested him.
Gammadda Rebuild's Kandy phase ran a second day at the Kandy Technical College with masonry, carpentry, electrical and plumbing training for Ditwah survivors.
DMC reports first monsoon fatality after a 64-year-old swept away in Divulapitiya; NBRO red-level evacuate warnings cover Kegalle and Ratnapura.
Aththanagalu Oya warning extended 48 hours to 6am Monday May 25; Mellawagedara temporary bridge collapsed; Katunayake-Minuwangoda road blocked at Naikanda.
Kalu Ganga rose to minor flood level at Millakanda and is approaching danger marks at Ellagawa and Putupawula. Houses inundated in Ingiriya Nambapana area.
The PHI Union has registered 2,388 Vesak dansals islandwide through MOH offices since early May, with registration set to continue until May 29.
Met Department issues Amber-level advisory for Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces plus Galle, warning of thundershowers above 100mm.
Nearly 100,000 printed number plates from 2023 and 2024 remain unclaimed at Narahenpita and district offices, DMT says, with a June 30 collection deadline.
An infant died at Avissawella Hospital after a three-wheeler overturned in Gonagala on the Nittambuwa-Ruwanwella road; Ruwanwella Police arrested the driver.
Kelani and Kalu Ganga basins on flood warning; Pambegama records 336.5mm of rain in 24 hours as airport diversions hit Western Province.
Gampaha, Kalutara and Ratnapura on Amber alert; Irrigation Department warns nine DS divisions of flooding as SW monsoon establishes over the island.
Hypertension-related illnesses account for nearly 34% of deaths; 63.9% of patients receive no treatment, NCD Unit Director Dr. Shreeni Alahapperuma warns.
China-Sri Lanka Friendship Nephrology Hospital in Polonnaruwa performed the first pediatric kidney transplant outside a specialist children's hospital on.
The President's Fund board has approved monthly scholarships for school-going children of low-income National Lotteries and Development Lotteries sellers.
Sri Lanka Railways will close the Kota Road crossing between Baseline and Narahenpita from 9.30am May 23 to 7.30am May 24; no Fort-Narahenpita Sunday service.
Showers expected in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces; seas off Hambantota to Kankesanthurai to turn rough with 30–40 kmph winds.
Last year's number one slips to fourth behind Spain, China and the US as the index adds new metrics on schooling, childcare and parental leave.
PM Secretary Saputhanthri chaired the final Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone meeting at Temple Trees, with fuel and power curbs to be lifted for festival week.
Sri Lanka Police have announced enhanced patrols, traffic management and strict conduct rules for the Vesak season ahead of Poya on May 30.
DWC reports 128 wild elephant deaths through 15 May 2026; 35 human deaths from elephant attacks also recorded over the same period.
About 1,000 vehicles inspected this year; mobile teams in 12 high-usage districts, Emissions Division Director Dasun Janaka Gamage tells NewsFirst.
Minister Patabendi declares the proposed Hambantota elephant management reserve a national environmental emergency tied to food security and rural safety.