A school teacher drowned after being swept away while swimming at Kirinda Beach, according to police. The incident occurred at Kirinda Sea, with reports provided by AdaDerana. More details were referenced from their RSS feed; timestamp: May 26, 2026, 07:30 PM. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=122981
Sri Lanka’s banking sector asserts stability and resilience despite a few isolated fraud incidents, stressing that customer deposits and overall financial system integrity remain safe. The sector emphasizes that these incidents do not threaten overall security or reliability. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=122974
Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei stated that Middle East nations would no longer act as shields for U.S. bases, in a written statement carried by state television. The remark signals a shift in regional alignment and U.S. military posture. Source: AdaDerana, May 26, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=122973
Sugeeshwara Bandara, leader of Nava Janatha Peramuna, was summoned by Talangama Police to give statements about a protest near the Finance Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma’s residence. The request includes a group, aiming to clarify events that occurred during the demonstration. May 26, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=122972
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court temporarily lifted the overseas travel ban on former Fisheries Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who is out on bail in a corruption-related case. The decision allows him to travel abroad while the case proceeds. Source: Ada Derana, May 26, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=122971
Sri Lanka expects record migrant remittances by end-2026, according to SLBFE chairman Koshala Wickramasinghe. The bureau projects the highest-ever remittance volume from overseas workers. The statement was reported by AdaDerana on May 26, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=122970
Sri Lanka currently has sufficient fuel stocks to last until end of July, says CPC Managing Director Dr. Mayura Neththikumarage. He notes no major fuel price hike is expected in the near future. Source: AdaDerana, May 26, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=122969
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announces a 12-hour water cut in the Mahara and Gampaha Pradeshiya Sabha areas tomorrow (27). No further details provided in the excerpt. Source: AdaDerana. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=122968
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa warns Sri Lanka faces serious economic risk, accusing the government of misleading the public with false statistics rather than revealing the true economic state. The report notes his warning and calls attention to transparency concerns. May 26, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=122965
Twenty-two Buddhist monks arrested at Katunayake Airport for allegedly smuggling Kush cannabis and hashish from Thailand were remanded again until June 9 by Negombo Magistrate’s Court. The case, reported by AdaDerana on May 26, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=122964