Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu arrives in Sri Lanka
The President of the Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has arrived in Sri Lanka on an invitation extended by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
- Vehicle prices expected to rise due to exchange rate and tax increases
- Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets
- Two killed in ‘suspicious’ Bristol house explosion in UK as major incident declared
- 80 million deaths annually linked to tobacco use worldwide
- No official notice issued to Mahinda Rajapaksa over Airbus case, says spokesman
- Met. Dept. warns of increased lightning risk amid ongoing rainy weather
- Suspect injured after police open fire during escape attempt
- Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu arrives in Sri Lanka
- Shooting reported at Galle Prison
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Shooting reported at Galle Prison
A shooting incident has been reported inside the Galle Prison, the Police Media Division said. MORE..
Suspect injured after police open fire during escape attempt
A suspect has been injured after police opened fire when he allegedly attempted to escape custody while being taken to the Galgamuwa Magistrate’s Court today (03). MORE..
Met. Dept. warns of increased lightning risk amid ongoing rainy weather
There is a risk of strong lightning activity due to the prevailing rainy weather conditions across the country, the Department of Meteorology has stated. MORE..
No official notice issued to Mahinda Rajapaksa over Airbus case, says spokesman
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has not received any official notice or communication from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) regarding the Airbus transaction, his media spokesman Attorney Manoj Gamage said. MORE..
80 million deaths annually linked to tobacco use worldwide
Nearly 80 million people die globally each year due to the use of tobacco products, the Chairperson of the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA), Specialist Dr. Ananda Rathnayake, has stated. MORE..
Two killed in ‘suspicious’ Bristol house explosion in UK as major incident declared
Two adults have died after an explosion at a house in Sterncourt Road, Bristol, this morning, Avon and Somerset Police said. MORE..
Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets
Israel gave final approval for a plan to purchase two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in a deal worth tens of billions of dollars, the defence ministry said on Sunday (May 3). MORE..
Vehicle prices expected to rise due to exchange rate and tax increases
Prasad Manange, the President of the Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has warned that vehicle prices are expected to increase in the near future due to the continued depreciation of the Sri Lankan Rupee against the US Dollar. MORE..
Authorities widen probe into US$2.5 million cyber heist
Comprehensive investigations are currently underway into an incident in which US$2.5 million belonging to the Ministry of Finance was allegedly misappropriated by a group of fraudsters, the Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..
Fire breaks out in residential building in east Delhi, nine killed
At least nine people were killed after a fire broke out in a residential building in east Delhi’s Vivek Vihar early Sunday (May 3, 2026), according to Delhi Fire Services officials. MORE..
Three-wheeler operators call for fare hike and higher fuel quota
The National Joint Three-Wheeler Drivers and Industrial Workers’ Association (NJTWDIWA) has called for an increase in three-wheeler fares following yesterday’s fuel price revision. MORE..
No bus fare revision despite fuel price hike - Operators
Operators have confirmed that bus fares will not be revised despite the latest fuel price revision yesterday (02). MORE..
Fertilizer transport charges for Yala Season hiked; Farmers raise concerns
Farmers have raised concerns over a sharp increase in transport charges for the transportation of fertilizer for the Yala season. MORE..
VAT amendments to take effect from July 1
The Gazette containing amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) system, which will come into effect from July 1, has been issued by the Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development. MORE..
School transport fares likely to increase due to fuel price hike
The All-Island School Children Transportation Association says that with the recent revision in fuel prices, particularly the increase in diesel, school transport fares will also have to be raised. MORE..
Suspect injured after police open fire during escape attempt
A suspect has been injured after police opened fire when he allegedly attempted to escape custody while being taken to the Galgamuwa Magistrate’s Court today (03). MORE..
Met. Dept. warns of increased lightning risk amid ongoing rainy weather
There is a risk of strong lightning activity due to the prevailing rainy weather conditions across the country, the Department of Meteorology has stated. MORE..
No official notice issued to Mahinda Rajapaksa over Airbus case, says spokesman
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has not received any official notice or communication from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) regarding the Airbus transaction, his media spokesman Attorney Manoj Gamage said. MORE..
80 million deaths annually linked to tobacco use worldwide
Nearly 80 million people die globally each year due to the use of tobacco products, the Chairperson of the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA), Specialist Dr. Ananda Rathnayake, has stated. MORE..
Two killed in ‘suspicious’ Bristol house explosion in UK as major incident declared
Two adults have died after an explosion at a house in Sterncourt Road, Bristol, this morning, Avon and Somerset Police said. MORE..
Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets
Israel gave final approval for a plan to purchase two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in a deal worth tens of billions of dollars, the defence ministry said on Sunday (May 3). MORE..
Vehicle prices expected to rise due to exchange rate and tax increases
Prasad Manange, the President of the Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has warned that vehicle prices are expected to increase in the near future due to the continued depreciation of the Sri Lankan Rupee against the US Dollar. MORE..
Authorities widen probe into US$2.5 million cyber heist
Comprehensive investigations are currently underway into an incident in which US$2.5 million belonging to the Ministry of Finance was allegedly misappropriated by a group of fraudsters, the Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..
Fire breaks out in residential building in east Delhi, nine killed
At least nine people were killed after a fire broke out in a residential building in east Delhi’s Vivek Vihar early Sunday (May 3, 2026), according to Delhi Fire Services officials. MORE..
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Technology
Apple says iPhone 17 ‘most popular ever’ as sales soar
Apple has seen demand for its iPhone reach new heights with sales growth in China outpacing all other regions. MORE..
Researchers find moringa seeds remove 98.5% of PVC microplastic from drinking water
Researchers find moringa seeds remove 98.5% of PVC microplastic from drinking water
The moringa tree, known as the ‘‘miracle tree’’, is one of the most nutrient-dense plants on the planet and is prized for its healing qualities. MORE..
EU urges fast rollout of age-verification app to protect minors online
EU urges fast rollout of age-verification app to protect minors online
The European Commission on Wednesday urged member states to quickly adopt its new age verification app to protect minors from harmful content online, and to make sure the technology is available everywhere before the end of the year. MORE..
Robot dogs with Musk and Zuckerberg heads roam around Berlin museum in Beeple’s new exhibit
Robot dogs with Musk and Zuckerberg heads roam around Berlin museum in Beeple’s new exhibit
Robot dogs with hyper-realistic silicone heads modeled after world-renowned figures — including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Andy Warhol and Pablo Picasso — can be seen roaming around a Berlin museum, occasionally “pooing” printed images of their surroundings which they’ve previously captured with integrated cameras. MORE..
Entertainment
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..
AI actors and writers will be ineligible for Oscars
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..
Netflix to give Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ wide theatrical release, marking a first
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..
Princess Diana’s unheard recordings set to be revealed in new docuseries
Princess Diana’s unheard recordings set to be revealed in new docuseries
A new three-part documentary series is set to explore the private life of Princess Diana, featuring never-before-heard audio recordings that are expected to shed fresh light on her time within the royal family. MORE..
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UK
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Europe
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Switzerland
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Canada
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Australia
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Singapore
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Japan
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Kuwait
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Oman
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Qatar
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Riyal | 87.6033 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 85.1462 |
UAE
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Dirham | 86.9427 |
Sports
New Zealanders defeat Sri Lanka Tuskers in Kandy to retain Graham Henry Trophy
The visiting New Zealand Under 85kg Rugby team defeated Sri Lanka Tuskers 25 (3T, 2C, 2P) -10 (1 T, 1C, 1 P) in the second and final game of the two-match series at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium in Kandy this evening (03) to retain the Sir Graham Henry Trophy. MORE..
Sri Lanka to tour West Indies for full series next month
The Sri Lanka National Men’s Cricket team is scheduled to tour the West Indies for a full series next month, Sri Lanka Cricket has announced. MORE..
Sumedha Ranasinghe wins silver at Asian Throwing Championship
Sri Lanka’s Sumedha Ranasinghe has secured the silver medal with a season’s best performance of 75.61 metres in the Javelin Throw event at the 2026 Asian Throwing Championship being held in Mokpo, South Korea.
Second Sri Lanka-New Zealand U85kg rugby encounter at Nittawela today
The second and final game of the two-match series between Sri Lanka Tuskers and the visiting New Zealand Under 85kg Rugby team is scheduled to get underway at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium in Kandy this evening (03). MORE..
Sri Lanka Women complete T20 series sweep vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh suffered a narrow three-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the rain-curtailed third and final Women’s Twenty20 International in Sylhet on Saturday, conceding a 3-0 series loss. MORE..
