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Vesak Full Moon Poya Day confirmed for May 30 amid public debate

The Department of Buddhist Affairs has issued a clarification regarding the observance of Vesak Full Moon Poya Day this year on May 30. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 3, 2026 10:12 am

Maldivian President to arrive in Sri Lanka today

President of the Republic of Maldives Dr. Mohammed Muizzu is scheduled to undertake a State Visit to Sri Lanka today (03), on the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 3, 2026 8:12 am

Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa, ex-minister Piyankara Jayaratne summoned to CIABOC

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne have been summoned to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on May 12, 2026. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 3, 2026 11:34 am

Over 590 arrested in island-wide crime and anti- drug operations

Acting on the instructions of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), a large number of individuals have been taken into custody during ongoing island-wide operations targeting crime and drug prevention. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 3, 2026 10:58 am

Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia

Somali pirates have hijacked an oil tanker off the coast of Yemen, according to multiple Somali security officials that spoke with the BBC. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 3, 2026 8:10 am

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, North-central and Eastern provinces and in Badulla, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 pm, today (03), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 3, 2026 6:34 am

All necessary measures taken to systematically curb drug trafficking – Defence Secretary

Defence Secretary, retired Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha, stated that all necessary steps have been taken to systematically control drug trafficking in the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 3, 2026 8:45 am

Trump says US could restart Iran strikes ‘if they misbehave’

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he had been told about the concept of a deal with Iran, but was waiting for the exact wording, while warning there was still the possibility of restarting strikes on the country if Tehran misbehaves. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 3, 2026 6:59 am

Lanka IOC increases Petrol 92 and Auto Diesel prices

Lanka IOC (LIOC) has increased the prices of Petrol Octane 92 and Auto Diesel, aligning its rates with those of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 3, 2026 8:47 am

Around 120 foreign nationals arrested over illegal financial operations in Rajagiriya

Around 120 foreign nationals have been arrested by police at a location on Meda Welikada Road in Rajagiriya. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 3, 2026 11:09 am

Suspect arrested with foreign-made pistol in Pannala

A 38-year-old suspect has been arrested in the Hunuwila area of Pannala for the possession of a foreign-made pistol. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 2, 2026 11:53 am

22 monks arrested with narcotics at BIA remanded

The group of 22 Buddhist monks recently arrested over the smuggling of “Kush” cannabis and “Hashish” from Thailand have been remanded until May 12 by the Negombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 2, 2026 6:03 pm

India’s historic rise a gateway for Sri Lanka’s future collaboration and progress – Sajith

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says that the relationship between Sri Lanka and India must never be viewed through the prism of competition, but rather embraced as a tremendous opportunity for mutual prosperity. MORE...

(0)Comments | May 2, 2026 3:48 pm

Over 25,000 dengue cases reported so far in 2026

The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) says that a total of 25,082 dengue cases have been reported across Sri Lanka so far in 2026. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 2, 2026 10:51 am

Sri Lanka’s Brief Garden featured in New York Times Style Magazine

Brief Garden in Beruwala has been featured in The New York Times Style Magazine’s latest feature titled “Nine Artists on the Gardens They’ll Never Forget.” MORE..

(0)Comments | May 2, 2026 4:45 pm

AI actors and writers will be ineligible for Oscars

Academy Awards organizers issued new rules on Friday to clarify that acting and writing must be performed by humans and not artificial intelligence to be eligible for the movie industry’s highest honors. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 2, 2026 7:35 am

At least 11 dead in western Mexico after bus careens off highway

A holiday Labor Day weekend turned tragic on Friday as at least 11 people died and 31 others were injured when a tourist bus crashed in Mexico’s western state of Nayarit. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 2, 2026 6:57 am

Spirit Airlines faces potential shutdown as bailout negotiations stall

Spirit Airlines is reportedly preparing to shut down indefinitely after filing for bankruptcy last summer, as recent government bailout negotiations appear to have failed. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 2, 2026 11:44 am

US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz

The US Defence Department plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, amid a spat between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war with Iran. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 2, 2026 10:08 am

Fuel prices increased

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision of fuel prices, effective from midnight today (02). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 2, 2026 10:18 pm

Trump says US Navy acting ‘like pirates’ to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports

President Donald Trump said on Friday the U.S. Navy was acting “like pirates” in carrying out Washington’s naval blockade of Iranian ports during the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 2, 2026 10:24 am

Final rites of FinMin official suspended over $2.5M cyber fraud to be held today

The final rites of the Assistant Director of the External Resources Department of the Ministry of Finance Ranga Nishantha Rajapaksa, who was found dead while under suspension in connection with the alleged misappropriation of USD 2.5 million linked to a cyber heist, are scheduled to be performed this evening (02). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 2, 2026 1:03 pm

US Treasury warns shippers not to pay Hormuz tolls, even in form of charity

Any shipper paying tolls to Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, including charitable donations to organizations such as the Iranian Red Crescent Society, is at risk of punitive sanctions, the U.S. Treasury warned on Friday. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 2, 2026 7:05 am

Trump says he’s dissatisfied with Iranian proposal as rift with allies deepens

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he was not satisfied with the latest Iranian proposal for talks on the Iran war, while Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran was ready for diplomacy if the United States changes its approach. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 2, 2026 6:48 am

Teenager drowns while swimming in Katupila Lake

A 16-year-old schoolboy has drowned while swimming in Katupila Lake within the Sewanagala Police Division. MORE..

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

One killed in head-on motorcycle collision in Horowpathana

One person has died following a head-on collision between two motorcycles at the 134th kilometre post along the Puttalam-Trincomalee road in Horowpathana. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 2, 2026 11:23 am

Showers expected in several provinces after 1pm today

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Galle and Matara districts after 1.00 pm, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 2, 2026 6:35 am

Vesak ‘Dansal’ registration to begin Monday

Public Health Inspectors Union (PHIU) says registration of Vesak ‘Dansal’ will commence from Monday (04) ahead of the upcoming Vesak celebrations. MORE..

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

Netflix to give Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ wide theatrical release, marking a first

Netflix on Friday said it would put filmmaker Greta Gerwig’s “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew” movie in wide theatrical release next year, where it will play exclusively for more than 45 days - a first for the streaming service. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 2, 2026 7:15 am

37 Chinese nationals arrested on suspicion of online scams remanded

Thirty-seven Chinese nationals, including a woman, have been arrested and remanded on suspicion of engaging in online financial scams in Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 2, 2026 7:56 pm

Special traffic plan announced for Maldivian President’s visit

Sri Lanka Police have taken steps to implement a special traffic plan in view of the upcoming official visit of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu to Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 2, 2026 4:17 pm

Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals surpass 850,000 so far this year

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated that the number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka so far this year has crossed the 850,000 mark. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 2, 2026 9:57 am

‘Colombo is a port for India’: Ceylon Chamber chief

In a significant affirmation of deepening India-Sri Lanka economic ties, Krishan Balendra, Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and John Keells Group, described Colombo as “a port for India” during his address at the ZEE Media WION Global Innovation & Leadership Summit held in Colombo on Saturday. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 2, 2026 9:35 pm

Shiral calls for ‘psychological autopsy’ into death of Finance Ministry official

Former Western Provincial Councillor and Attorney-at-Law Shiral Lakthilake says that a psychological autopsy should be conducted on the death of the Assistant Director of the Finance Ministry’s Foreign Resources Department, who was suspended in connection with the alleged misappropriation of USD 2.5 million linked to a suspected cyber theft. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 2, 2026 5:29 pm

22 monks arrested with narcotics at BIA to be produced before court today

A group of 22 Buddhist monks recently arrested over the smuggling of “Kush” cannabis and “Hashish” from Thailand are scheduled to be produced before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court again today (02). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 2, 2026 1:29 pm

Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks: Iran official

An Iranian proposal so far rejected by U.S. President Donald Trump would open shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.S. blockade of Iran while leaving talks on Iran’s nuclear programme for later, a senior Iranian official said on Saturday. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 2, 2026 7:29 pm

Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says

At least 13 people, including four women and a child, have been killed in Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 2, 2026 5:09 pm

Advisory issued for severe lightning

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Northern, North-Central, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and in Uva provinces. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 2, 2026 3:02 pm

‘Feels good when India thrives’: MP Harsha de Silva says Sri Lanka ‘part of Indian story’

Sri Lankan economist and politician Harsha de Silva on Saturday lauded India’s growth over the years, saying that it feels good when India is doing well. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 2, 2026 5:31 pm

Fertiliser boss says war puts 10 billion meals a week at risk

The interruption to supplies of fertiliser and its key ingredients due to the war in Iran could cost up to ten billion meals a week and will hit poorest countries hardest, according to the boss of one of the world’s biggest fertiliser producers. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 1, 2026 11:24 am

UK terrorism threat level raised to severe after Golders Green attack

The public should be “alert and vigilant” but not “alarmed” following an increase to the terrorism threat level in the UK, the security minister has said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 1, 2026 10:49 am

Iran threatens painful response if US renews attacks

Iran said on Thursday it would respond with “long and painful strikes” on U.S. positions if Washington renewed attacks and restated its claim to the Strait of Hormuz, complicating U.S. plans for a coalition to reopen the waterway. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 1, 2026 7:30 am

Israel says detained Gaza flotilla activists to be taken to Greece

Israel’s foreign ministry earlier said around 175 activists had been taken off more than 20 boats. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 1, 2026 9:11 am

PM Harini pledges stronger labour rights in May Day Message

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says that the history of Sri Lanka’s labour movement reflects a long struggle marked by sacrifice, resilience, and determination in the pursuit of rights, justice, and dignity. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 1, 2026 8:56 am

Circular issued to regularize casual-substitute public sector employees with permanent appointments

The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued Circular No. 11/2026, introducing a mechanism to grant permanent appointments to employees recruited to public sector institutions on a temporary, casual, substitute, contract, or relief basis. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 1, 2026 1:25 pm

President highlights workers as driving force behind economic progress in May Day message

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that Sri Lanka is marking this year’s International Workers’ Day at a decisive moment, as the country records significant economic progress despite a challenging global environment shaped by conflict. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 1, 2026 8:14 am

21-year-old arrested with Ice and heroin in Madampitiya

A 21-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the possession of ‘Ice’ (Crystal Methamphetamine) and heroin, following a raid conducted in the Ranmuthu Sewana area within the Madampitiya Police Division. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 1, 2026 10:56 am

May Day rallies underway islandwide, Colombo at centre as special police security deployed

Political parties across Sri Lanka have organized a series of rallies, meetings and other events today (01) to mark International Workers’ Day, with several major events centered in Colombo. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 1, 2026 10:43 am

Special JMO panel appointed for interdicted Finance Ministry official’s post-mortem

A panel of four Judicial Medical Consultants has been appointed to conduct the post-mortem examination of the Assistant Director of the Finance Ministry’s Department of External Resources, who had been under suspension over allegations related to the misappropriation of Treasury funds, the Secretary to the Ministry of Health said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 1, 2026 1:19 pm

Fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm expected in some parts of the island

Showers or thundershowers will occur in the most parts of the island after 1.00 pm, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 1, 2026 7:20 am

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