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President directs officials to expedite projects addressing public drinking water issues

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to promptly identify and commence the projects required to resolve the drinking water issues that have become a major concern for the public. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 9, 2026 8:20 am

Heavy rainfall above 100 mm expected in parts of the island

Due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, the prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to continue during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 9, 2026 6:35 am

Post-mortem examination of Kapila Chandrasena scheduled for today

The post-mortem examination into the death of former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, is scheduled to be conducted today (09). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 9, 2026 8:43 am

PUCSL to announce decision on special electricity tariff revision today

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said the proposed special electricity tariff revision for the year 2026 is scheduled to be announced today (09). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 9, 2026 7:50 am

Fire breaks out at Jaffna Teaching Hospital

A sudden fire has reportedly broken out at the Jaffna Teaching Hospital during the early hours of today (09). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 9, 2026 8:23 am

Iran accuses US of ‘reckless military adventure’

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the US of opting for a “reckless military adventure” every time a “diplomatic solution is on the table”. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 9, 2026 6:43 am

US imposes sanctions on companies it accuses of aiding Iran’s weapons sector

The U.S. Treasury on Friday announced sanctions against 10 individuals and companies, including several in China and Hong Kong, over accusations they aided Iran’s efforts to secure weapons and the raw materials needed to build its Shahed drones and ballistic missiles. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 9, 2026 7:05 am

Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap

President Donald Trump said Friday that the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners, adding that such a halt to hostilities could be the “beginning of the end” of the long war between them. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 9, 2026 7:55 am

WHO reports six confirmed hantavirus cases tied to Spain-bound cruise

The World Health Organization said on Friday that eight people had fallen ill, including three who died, in a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, with six confirmed cases and two probable cases. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 9, 2026 6:52 am

Public Security Minister speaks on probe into Kapila Chandrasena’s death

Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated that no definitive conclusion can be made at this stage regarding the death of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 7:35 pm

South Africa’s top court revives impeachment process against president

South Africa’s constitutional court revived on Friday impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a scandal dubbed ‘‘Farmgate’’ by local media, saying parliament had acted unlawfully by blocking the process in 2022. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 5:41 pm

Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship not start of pandemic, UN health agency says

An outbreak of hantavirus on board a cruise ship is not the start of a pandemic, the UN health agency has said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 6:54 am

Special medical team to probe fever cases among schoolchildren in Deniyaya

A special team of experts from the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health is scheduled to visit Deniyaya to investigate the rapid spread of fever among schoolchildren in the area, according to District Director of Health Services Sumith Manatunga. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 9:45 am

Vietnam donates 100MT of fertiliser to Sri Lanka

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the Government of Vietnam has donated 100 metric tons of urea and superphosphate fertiliser to Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 12:29 pm

SC orders re-issuance of notice to ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa

The Supreme Court today directed the petitioning party to take steps to reissue notice to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who has been named as a respondent in a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 11:06 am

US expects Iranian response to peace proposal on Friday, fighting flares in Gulf

The United States said it expected an Iranian response as soon as later in the day on Friday to its latest proposal to end the war in the Gulf, even as U.S. and Iranian forces clashed in the Gulf and the United Arab Emirates came under renewed attack. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 9:19 pm

TVK secures majority mark as Left, VCK extend support to Vijay

The Communist Party of India and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) have on Friday decided to extend outside support to the government formation following the hectic efforts made by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-politician Vijay. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 4:46 pm

Federal court rules against new 10% global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at Supreme Court

A federal court ruled Thursday against the new global tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 6:38 am

PM Harini and Vietnam President hold talks to boost bilateral cooperation

A bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, who is on a state visit to Sri Lanka, has been held this afternoon (08) at the Hilton Colombo. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 9:54 pm

Vietnamese President To Lam receives official state welcome; Set to address parliament today

The official state reception ceremony for President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam To Lam, who arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (07) on a two-day official visit, is currently being held today (08). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 8:47 am

88-year-old woman found murdered in Tissamaharama

Two people, including a woman, have died in separate incidents suspected murder reported from Pitigala and Tissamaharama areas. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 4:54 pm

Fever outbreak in Deniyaya identified as viral infection: Health officials

Health authorities say that a fever illness reported around the Kotapola Medical Officer of Health (MOH) area has been identified as a viral infection, according to Specialist Dr. Palitha Karunapema of the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 6:07 pm

US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia

The US on Thursday urged countries to support its United Nations resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining of the Strait of Hormuz, but diplomats said China and Russia are likely to veto it. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 7:34 am

Vietnam and Sri Lanka elevate ties to ‘comprehensive partnership’ to boost trade, AI and tourism cooperation

The President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Tô Lâm, who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, announced that Vietnam and Sri Lanka have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations to a ‘‘Comprehensive Partnership...’’ MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 6:32 pm

Heavy rainfall above 100 mm expected in parts of the island

Due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, the prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to continue during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 6:12 am

US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect

The United States and Iran exchanged fire on Thursday in the most serious test yet of their month-long ceasefire, but Iran said the situation returned to normal while the U.S. said it did not want to escalate. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 6:24 am

Seven suspects arrested over drug network linked to ‘Dubai Sudda’

Bandaragama Police have arrested seven suspects, including the alleged key distributor linked to the drug trafficking network of the notorious large-scale drug trafficker known as ‘Dubai Sudda’, following a raid conducted at a suspected drug packaging location. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 1:45 pm

Trump sets July 4 deadline for EU to comply with trade deal or face ‘much higher’ tariffs

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would give the European Union until July 4 to implement trade deal commitments before he raises tariffs on EU goods including cars to “much higher levels.” MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 7:44 am

Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena found dead - Police

Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, was found dead at a residence in Colpetty, according to Police. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 8:56 am

US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

The US military said it intercepted Iranian attacks Thursday on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking US forces,” highlighting the fragility of the month-old ceasefire between the two countries. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 7:18 am

Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge

Sony forecast on Friday annual sales at its gaming business would fall 6% to 4.42 trillion yen ($28 billion) due to lower hardware sales as its PlayStation 5 ages and as the industry grapples with a surge in memory chip prices. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 5:23 pm

Sri Lanka and Vietnam sign five MoUs during state visit of President To Lam

Following the official state ceremony held to welcome the President of Vietnam, To Lam, who is currently undertaking a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka, several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between the two countries. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 10:35 am

Several homes inundated in Wellawaya as Kirindi Oya water levels rise rapidly

Heavy rainfall accompanied by torrential downpours has been reported since this afternoon (08) in the catchment areas of Wellawaya and the Kirindi Oya, resulting in a rapid rise in the water levels of the Kirindi Oya. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 9:53 pm

Sri Lanka and Vietnam aim for $ 1B trade by 2030, direct flights to begin this year

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that Vietnam Airlines will commence direct flights between Sri Lanka and Vietnam within this year. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 12:11 pm

David Attenborough turns 100, ‘overwhelmed’ by birthday wishes

David Attenborough said he had been “completely overwhelmed” by birthday greetings as he turned 100 on Friday in a worldwide outpouring of affection for the British wildlife broadcaster after decades of trailblazing work. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 2:26 pm

Yoshitha’s money laundering case: Court to deliver decision on preliminary objections

The Colombo High Court today (08) announced that its ruling on the preliminary objections raised in the case filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, a son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, will be delivered on May 14, 2026. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 4:21 pm

SLPP questions circumstances surrounding Kapila Chandrasena’s death

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary, Sagara Kariyawasam, claims that the death of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena seems suspicious. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 2:51 pm

Sri Lanka–Vietnam Trade, Investment and Tourism Forum held in Colombo

Marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Vietnam , the Sri Lanka– Vietnam Trade, Investment and Tourism Cooperation Forum was successfully held today (08) at the Hilton Colombo. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 10:19 pm

Explosion hits Netherlands’ largest political party’s headquarters, police say

An explosion damaged the headquarters of the largest party in the Dutch parliament, D66, on Thursday evening, local police said, adding there were no injuries. MORE..

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

Rajangane Saddharathana arrested over social media threats against Minister and IGP

Rajangane Saddharathana, a person in robes, has been arrested by the Central Crimes Investigation Bureau (CCIB) over allegations of issuing threats through social media against Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya, said Police. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 9:20 am

Vietnam President To Lam addresses Sri Lanka’s Parliament

President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, To Lam, who arrived in Sri Lanka on a two-day official visit, is currently addressing the Parliament of Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 11:42 am

Pakistani, Sri Lankan armies conclude two-week joint counterterror exercise ‘Shake Hands II’

Pakistani and Sri Lankan armies on Thursday concluded a two-week joint counter-terror exercise “Shake Hands II” in the northwestern Tarbela city, the Pakistani military’s media wing said, noting that the event was aimed to harnessing military-to-military ties between both nations. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 10:09 pm

Advisory issued for severe lightning

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, North-Central, Uva, and Southern provinces, as well as the Ampara, Batticaloa, Mannar, and Vavuniya districts. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 3:52 pm

Presidential Commission probing coal imports begins investigations

The Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate coal procurement between 2009 and April 16, 2026, has commenced its preliminary investigations. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 2:00 pm

Kurunegala Deputy Mayor arrested over Rs. 3 million bribe

The Deputy Mayor of Kurunegala Municipal Council, Ashardeen Moinudeen, has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 3 million to award a tender to a businessman. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 7:42 pm

Vietnamese President Tô Lâm concludes state visit to Sri Lanka

The delegation led by Tô Lâm, President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam has departed Sri Lanka, a short while ago, from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)... MORE..

(0)Comments | May 8, 2026 10:31 pm

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