A minor flood warning is issued for low-lying areas in the Kalu Ganga (Kuda Ganga) and Maguru Ganga basins. The Department of Irrigation cautions a potential minor flooding risk within the next 48 hours. Source: Ada Derana, May 29, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123073
CPC Managing Director Mayura Neththikumarage says domestic fuel prices are not expected to decrease in the next revision due to current global market trends. Article references AdaDerana reporting and a related image; originally published May 29, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123072
A 65-year-old resident from Henamulla Camp, Grandpass, died at Colombo National Hospital after sustaining injuries in an alleged attack, according to hospital police. More details available via AdaDerana. Date: May 29, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123070
Showers or thundershowers are expected in parts of Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces, plus Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya districts, beginning after 1 PM today, per the Department of Meteorology. More details at AdaDerana. May 29, 2026, 02:15 PM. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123068
Construction on the Rambukkana–Galagedara section (Stage II, Phase III) of the Central Expressway begins today, May 29, under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s patronage. AdaDerana reports the launch, with related media and RSS links provided. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123067
The World Health Organization prioritized three experimental Ebola treatments for the Bundibugyo strain: Mapp Biopharmaceutical’s MBP134, Regeneron’s maftivimab, and Gilead’s antiviral remdesivir, recommending these be tested in outbreak trials. Source: AdaDerana. Date: May 29, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123065
Police in Baduraliya seized over 3 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) from Thumbagalla Kanda area during a search operation, based on information received. The operation was conducted by Baduraliya Police. More details available via AdaDerana. May 29, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123063
Sri Lankan police announce an island-wide security and traffic plan for Vesak Week. Police Media Spokesperson ASP F.U. Wootler confirms a special Vesak-season security programme, spanning the entire island. More details to follow. Source: AdaDerana. Timestamp: May 29, 2026, 01:05 PM. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123062
Prof. Kapila Perera, Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, has tendered his resignation, according to sources. Report appeared via AdaDerana RSS on May 29, 2026, 12:40 PM. (Image included in original report.) source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123061
Iran intercepted a U.S. drone near Bushehr, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency citing a military source. The report was carried by AdaDerana. No further details were provided in the excerpt. May 29, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123060