Investigation committee reveals main cause of Kotmale bus accident that killed 23
The experts’ committee appointed to investigate the cause of fatal bus crash in Gerandi Ella, Kotmale, has identified driver fatigue as the primary cause of the accident, citing a violation of mandatory rest regulations under the Motor Traffic Act. MORE..
- 24-hour passport issuance for one-day service to end on May 30
- Six arrested over shooting of Thusitha Halloluwa’s vehicle remanded
- Anudi makes history for Sri Lanka in Miss World Multimedia Challenge
- 16 OICs transferred and assigned to new positions
- Apple to launch iOS 26, macOS 26 in major rebrand tied to software redesigns
- Court grants permission to detain and question 11 arrested with 778kg of narcotics
- Showery conditions to enhance in south-western part of island
- Over 1,700kg of heroin and ‘Ice’ seized from fishing trawlers in 2025
- Asian Athletics Championships: Sri Lanka clinches Bronze in Women’s 400m Relay
- China eyes more investments in Sri Lanka due to current transparent governance: Chinese Minister
Hot News
China eyes more investments in Sri Lanka due to current transparent governance: Chinese Minister
The Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Wentao, who is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka, has met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this afternoon (29) at the Presidential Secretariat for discussions. MORE..
Asian Athletics Championships: Sri Lanka clinches Bronze in Women’s 400m Relay
Sri Lanka has secured a bronze medal in the Women’s 4x400m Relay at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships, held in Gumi, South Korea. MORE..
Over 1,700kg of heroin and ‘Ice’ seized from fishing trawlers in 2025
Sri Lanka Police says that a total of 1,758 kilograms of heroin and ‘Ice’ drugs (crystal methamphetamine) smuggled into the country by drug traffickers on multi-day fishing boats has been seized during the raids carried out so far in 2025. MORE..
Showery conditions to enhance in south-western part of island
The Department of Meteorology says that showery conditions are expected to be enhanced in the South-western part of the island from this evening (29). MORE..
Court grants permission to detain and question 11 arrested with 778kg of narcotics
Court today granted permission to the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) to detain and question the 11 individuals arrested following the seizure of two multi-day fishing trawlers in deep seas off Sri Lanka’s southern coast on Tuesday (27) while transporting approximately 778 kilograms of heroin and ‘Ice’ narcotics. MORE..
16 OICs transferred and assigned to new positions
A total of 16 Officers-in-Charge (OICs) of Sri Lanka Police have been transferred and assigned to new positions with immediate effect. MORE..
Six arrested over shooting of Thusitha Halloluwa’s vehicle remanded
A total of six individuals arrested over the shooting incident targeting the vehicle of former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusitha Halloluwa, have been remanded until June 12, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
24-hour passport issuance for one-day service to end on May 30
The 24-hour issuance of the one-day passport service at the Department of Immigration and Emigration will end effective from tomorrow (May 30), the department announced. MORE..
Ven. Bandarawela Amithananda Thero passes away
Prominent preacher Venerable Bandarawela Amithananda Thero, who was receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital due to an illness, has passed away this afternoon (29). MORE..
Committee probing Deshabandu Tennakoon meets, agrees on dates to hear evidence
The Committee of Inquiry to inquire and report its findings on suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon in respect of acts of gross abuse of power has convened once again at the Parliamentary Complex. MORE..
‘Red’ warning issued for strong winds and rough seas
The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Red’ warning for strong winds and rough seas for the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambanthota. MORE..
President meets DCC Chairpersons to gather proposals for 2026 Budget
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held discussions with Chairpersons of District Coordination Committees and senior officials of the Ministry of Finance to obtain proposals and ideas for the 2026 Budget 2026 during a meeting held at the Presidential Secretariat today (29). MORE..
BOC employees to withdraw from services in protest over allowance cuts
The Ceylon Bank Employees’ Union says it has decided to withdraw from services in protest against the decision to reduce employee bonuses. MORE..
Keheliya’s daughter Amali Rambukwella at Bribery Commission
The daughter of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, Amali Rambukwella has appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to record a statement.
Cannot rule out new COVID-19 variants entering Sri Lanka: Health Secretary
Secretary to the Ministry of Health Dr. Anil Jasinghe says although there is no need for the general public to panic at present, he cannot rule out new COVID-19 variants from entering the country. MORE
Asian Athletics Championships: Sri Lanka clinches Bronze in Women’s 400m Relay
Sri Lanka has secured a bronze medal in the Women’s 4x400m Relay at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships, held in Gumi, South Korea. MORE..
Over 1,700kg of heroin and ‘Ice’ seized from fishing trawlers in 2025
Sri Lanka Police says that a total of 1,758 kilograms of heroin and ‘Ice’ drugs (crystal methamphetamine) smuggled into the country by drug traffickers on multi-day fishing boats has been seized during the raids carried out so far in 2025. MORE..
Showery conditions to enhance in south-western part of island
The Department of Meteorology says that showery conditions are expected to be enhanced in the South-western part of the island from this evening (29). MORE..
Court grants permission to detain and question 11 arrested with 778kg of narcotics
Court today granted permission to the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) to detain and question the 11 individuals arrested following the seizure of two multi-day fishing trawlers in deep seas off Sri Lanka’s southern coast on Tuesday (27) while transporting approximately 778 kilograms of heroin and ‘Ice’ narcotics. MORE..
16 OICs transferred and assigned to new positions
A total of 16 Officers-in-Charge (OICs) of Sri Lanka Police have been transferred and assigned to new positions with immediate effect. MORE..
Six arrested over shooting of Thusitha Halloluwa’s vehicle remanded
A total of six individuals arrested over the shooting incident targeting the vehicle of former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusitha Halloluwa, have been remanded until June 12, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
24-hour passport issuance for one-day service to end on May 30
The 24-hour issuance of the one-day passport service at the Department of Immigration and Emigration will end effective from tomorrow (May 30), the department announced. MORE..
Ven. Bandarawela Amithananda Thero passes away
Prominent preacher Venerable Bandarawela Amithananda Thero, who was receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital due to an illness, has passed away this afternoon (29). MORE..
Committee probing Deshabandu Tennakoon meets, agrees on dates to hear evidence
The Committee of Inquiry to inquire and report its findings on suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon in respect of acts of gross abuse of power has convened once again at the Parliamentary Complex. MORE..
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Technology
Apple to launch iOS 26, macOS 26 in major rebrand tied to software redesigns
Apple Inc. is planning the most sweeping change yet to its operating system names, part of a software overhaul that extends to all its devices. MORE..
China’s BYD gains ground in Sri Lanka’s auto market
China’s BYD gains ground in Sri Lanka’s auto market
BYD, a Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker, is expanding its footprint in Sri Lanka with plans to introduce DENZA, its premium luxury brand, through local distributor John Keells CG Auto. MORE..
SpaceX’s Starship spins out of control after flying past points of previous failures
SpaceX’s Starship spins out of control after flying past points of previous failures
SpaceX’s Starship rocket roared into space from Texas on Tuesday but spun out of control about halfway through its flight without achieving some of its most important testing goals, bringing fresh engineering hurdles to CEO Elon Musk’s increasingly turbulent Mars rocket program. MORE..
US first lady says AI is the future of publishing. It’s already happening
US first lady says AI is the future of publishing. It’s already happening
US first lady Melania Trump released an audiobook version in her voice of her memoir on Thursday — but she won’t actually be the one narrating it. MORE..
Entertainment
Anudi makes history for Sri Lanka in Miss World Multimedia Challenge
Anudi Gunasekara has made history for Sri Lanka by clinching the title of First Runner-Up from Asia in the Miss World Multimedia Challenge, marking a proud and unprecedented achievement for the nation at the 72nd Miss World Festival held in Telangana, India. MORE..
China’s Mango TV produces major reality show to spotlight Sri Lanka to the world
China’s Mango TV produces major reality show to spotlight Sri Lanka to the world
In a milestone collaboration for Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) has successfully completed filming for ‘Serendipitous Journeys”, a Chinese reality series produced by Mango TV, one of China’s most influential digital platforms. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Anudi among top 20 finalists in Miss World Multimedia Challenge
Sri Lanka’s Anudi among top 20 finalists in Miss World Multimedia Challenge
Anudi Gunasekara of Sri Lanka has earned a prestigious place among the Top 20 finalists in the Multimedia Challenge at the 72nd Miss World Festival in Telangana, India. MORE..
Arijit Singh to become first Indian artist to headline UK Stadium
Arijit Singh to become first Indian artist to headline UK Stadium
Singer Arijit Singh is all set to make history as the first Indian artist to headline a UK stadium, with a live show scheduled for September 5, 2025, at London’s iconic Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. MORE..
Sports
Asian Athletics Championships: Sri Lanka clinches Bronze in Women’s 400m Relay
Sri Lanka has secured a bronze medal in the Women’s 4x400m Relay at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships, held in Gumi, South Korea. MORE..
Asian Athletics C’ships: Sri Lanka wins bronze in 4x400m Mixed Relay
Sri Lanka secured a bronze medal in the 4x400m Mixed Relay event at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships currently being held in South Korea. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Kalinga Kumarage secures bronze at Asian Athletics Championships
Kalinga Kumarage of Sri Lanka secured the bronze medal in the Men’s 400m event at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships currently being held in South Korea. MORE..
IPL 2025: RCB to face Punjab in Qualifier 1, Mumbai vs Gujarat in Eliminator
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the last league game of IPL 2025 to finish second and secure their spot in Qualifier 1 against table-toppers Punjab Kings (PBKS) on May 29. MORE..
New Zealand teen dies in viral rugby-style tackle game
A 19-year-old New Zealander has died of a “serious head injury” sustained in a social media-inspired game of tackle with friends, police said. MORE..
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