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All liquor stores to remain closed on May 30 and 31

The Department of Excise has announced that all liquor stores across the island will remain closed on May 30 and 31 in view of the 2026 Vesak Festival. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 27, 2026 4:12 pm

Welikada OIC arrested after demanding bribes to release passports of Chinese suspects

The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of Welikada Police has been arrested in Veyangoda by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau over allegations of illegal possession of passports belonging to 19 Chinese nationals, according to police. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 27, 2026 11:41 am

FM Vijitha Herath meets New Zealand’s Foreign Minister

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath has called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand Winston Peters in Wellington this afternoon (27). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 27, 2026 3:11 pm

India’s Bengaluru quarantines Uganda woman for suspected Ebola infection, source says

India has quarantined a woman from Uganda in the tech hub of Bengaluru for a suspected Ebola infection, a health ministry source said on Wednesday, in a case that would be the South Asian nation’s first since 2014, if confirmed. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 27, 2026 9:59 am

State Vesak Festival to be held today under President’s patronage

A Vesak Week has been declared from today (27 May) until 2 June in conjunction with the 2026 State Vesak Festival, which is being held to commemorate the Sambuddhatva Jayanthi. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 27, 2026 9:09 am

Meat shops and casinos closed for 3 days during ‘Vesak Week’

The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has announced that all meat shops, slaughterhouses, betting centres, casinos, and nightclubs will remain closed for three days in view of the 2026 National Vesak Festival. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 27, 2026 11:24 am

Uganda orders ‘immediate’ closure of border with Congo as rare Ebola cases surge

Ugandan authorities on Wednesday ordered the closure of the border with Congo “with immediate effect” as suspected cases surge near 1,000 in its neighbor of a rare type of Ebola and as others emerge at home. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 27, 2026 10:44 pm

12-hour water cut in Gampaha and Mahara areas today

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says a 12-hour water cut will be imposed in the Gampaha and Mahara Pradeshiya Sabha areas today (27). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 27, 2026 8:06 am

Ugandan woman quarantined in India tests negative for Ebola

A Ugandan woman has tested negative for Ebola infection, India’s health ministry said on Wednesday, after she was quarantined in the tech hub of Bengaluru on suspicion of having the virus, but it did not say if she would be released from isolation. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 27, 2026 1:11 pm

UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE nuclear plant

The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday condemned the attack on Barakah Nuclear Plant in the United Arab Emirates, according to a statement, adding that ⁠the attack constituted a violation of international law. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 27, 2026 6:25 am

US Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 330

The selling rate of the US dollar has exceeded the Rs. 330 mark against the Sri Lankan rupee, according to the latest daily exchange rates issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 27, 2026 12:07 pm

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay meets PM Modi; seeks action on fishermen arrests

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday and discussed matters concerning the state, including the Mekedatu dam issue, fishermen arrests and the Tamil invocation song row. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 27, 2026 7:45 pm

Canada imposes Ebola-related travel ban, Bahamas to increase screening

Canada said on Tuesday it will temporarily ban residents from three African countries amid an Ebola outbreak. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 27, 2026 6:38 am

Two killed, one injured as tipper truck hits three-wheeler

Two youths have died while another has sustained critical injuries following a road accident near Tractor Junction in the Ampara Police Division after a tipper truck collided with a three-wheeler. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 27, 2026 1:39 pm

Dikoya double murder suspect escapes from hospital, re-arrested in Bogawantalawa

Hatton Police said the suspect allegedly involved in the recent double murder of an elderly couple inside a shop in Dikoya, Hatton, had escaped from the custody of prison officers early this morning (27) while receiving treatment at hospital. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 27, 2026 3:33 pm

2019 Easter Attacks: Case against Hemasiri, Pujith to be called on June 12

The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar ordered that the case filed against former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundera be called on June 12. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 27, 2026 12:23 pm

Israel says it killed Hamas’ new armed wing chief in Gaza

Israel said on Wednesday it had killed Hamas’s newly appointed armed wing chief in Gaza, days after it killed his predecessor, while intensifying military pressure in Gaza and expanding operations in Lebanon. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 27, 2026 6:19 pm

Two children die from smoke inhalation after fire in hotel room

Two children from the same family have reportedly died today (27) after inhaling smoke from a fire that broke out in a hotel room in Batticaloa. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 27, 2026 8:08 pm

Energy bills in Britain to jump 13% on impact of Iran war

British households will face higher energy bills averaging £1,862 a year from July after regulator Ofgem hiked its price cap by 13% on soaring wholesale gas prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 27, 2026 3:45 pm

Fairly heavy showers expected in some parts of the island today

The south-west monsoon has established over the island, with prevailing showery condition over the south-western parts of the country expected to continue, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 27, 2026 6:15 am

Sri Lanka awaits IMF nod today for USD 700 mln tranche

The fifth and sixth combined reviews of Sri Lanka’s programme under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) are scheduled to be considered today (27) by the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 27, 2026 9:20 am

President assures legal amendments to handle disciplinary matters concerning Buddhist monks

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that necessary laws will be enacted promptly to ensure the maintenance of discipline among Buddhist monks. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 27, 2026 4:53 pm

Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base

Nasa has released details of robotic landers, hopping drones and vehicles it aims to send to the Moon as part of US plans to build a lunar base. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 27, 2026 6:58 am

Vijitha Herath becomes first Sri Lankan FM to receive Māori Pōwhiri welcome in New Zealand

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath says he was honoured to receive the traditional Māori “Pōwhiri” welcome at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand this morning. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 27, 2026 10:22 am

Sri Lanka-Russia defence talks focus on security challenges and training exchanges

Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha, who is currently on an official visit to the Russian Federation, met with Russian Deputy Defence Minister Vasily Osmakov in Moscow. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 27, 2026 11:27 am

Heavy rainfall expected in some parts of the island today

Southwest Monsoon is gradually establishing across the island, an increase in rainfall over the southwestern parts of the island is expected, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 26, 2026 6:17 am

Court lifts overseas travel ban imposed on ex-Minister Rajitha Senaratne

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has temporarily lifted the overseas travel ban imposed on former Minister of Fisheries Rajitha Senaratne, who is currently out on bail in connection with a corruption-related case. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 26, 2026 2:04 pm

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay permits all theatres across state to screen 5 shows per day

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S Joseph Vijay issued an order to permit all theatres across the state to screen five shows per day for seven days from the date of release of new Tamil films. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 26, 2026 9:35 am

‘Sri Lanka heading toward serious economic risk,’ warns Sajith Premadasa

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that Sri Lanka is facing a serious economic risk, alleging that the government is misleading the public with “false statistics” instead of revealing the true state of the economy. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 26, 2026 11:59 am

Sugeeshwara Bandara summoned by police over protest near Finance Secretary’s residence

The Talangama Police has summoned a group including leader of the ‘Nava Janatha Peramuna’, Sugeeshwara Bandara to provide statements regarding an incident that took place during a protest near the residence of the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Harshana Suriyapperuma. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 26, 2026 2:26 pm

Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates further against US Dollar

The Sri Lankan rupee further appreciated against the US dollar today (26), with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) recording a buying rate of Rs. 318.32 and a selling rate of Rs. 328.69, according to the CBSL. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 26, 2026 11:43 am

US military launches new strikes on targets in southern Iran, US Central Command says

The US military says it has launched new strikes on southern Iran, targeting Iranian missile sites and boats attempting to place mines. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 26, 2026 6:16 am

Another coal vessel arrives amid ongoing quality dispute

Another vessel carrying coal anchored near the Colombo Port has sparked controversy after concerns were raised regarding its compliance with tender specifications, the Free Lawyers Association said in a statement. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 26, 2026 2:45 pm

Rubio says Iran deal could take days as US launches fresh strikes

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday negotiating a deal with Iran could “take a few days,” quashing hopes for an imminent end to the conflict a day after U.S. forces conducted what Washington called defensive strikes in southern Iran. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 26, 2026 11:16 am

Sri Lanka’s banking sector assures stability, equipped to address fraud incidents

Sri Lanka’s banking sector has provided a collective and categorical assurance that it remains stable, resilient, and secure despite a few recent isolated incidents of financial fraud, emphasising that these developments do not pose a threat to the safety of customer deposits or the overall integrity of the financial system. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 26, 2026 2:36 pm

No major fuel price hike expected in the near future: CPC

Sri Lanka has sufficient fuel stocks available until the end of July, according to the Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Dr. Mayura Neththikumarage. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 26, 2026 1:55 pm

Ex-IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon to be indicted over attack on ‘Aragalaya’ protest

The Attorney General (AG) has informed the Supreme Court that indictments are expected to be filed within one month against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon over investigations into the attack carried out on the ‘Aragalaya’ protest movement in 2022, at the Galle Face Green in Colombo. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 26, 2026 8:21 am

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