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Kurunegala Deputy Mayor remanded
Kurunegala Deputy Mayor remanded
The Deputy Mayor of the Kurunegala Municipal Council, Ashardeen Moinudeen, who was arrested yesterday (08) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 3 million from a businessman in return for awarding a tender, has been remanded until May 21. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Uva, North-Western, Northern, North-Central provinces and in Trincomalee district. MORE..
PUCSL approves 18% electricity tariff increase for consumers exceeding 180 units
PUCSL approves 18% electricity tariff increase for consumers exceeding 180 units
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved an 18% increase in electricity tariffs for domestic consumers using more than 180 units per month, applicable to the second and third quarters of 2026, with effect from Monday (May 11). MORE..
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Sri Lanka’s first national AI policy framework for higher education launched
Sri Lanka’s first national AI policy framework for higher education launched
The United States is strengthening its global leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) by partnering with Sri Lanka to help shape the country’s first national AI policy framework for higher education. MORE..
47-year-old killed with sharp weapon in Ambalangoda
47-year-old killed with sharp weapon in Ambalangoda
A 47-year-old resident of Balapitiya was reportedly attacked to death using a sharp weapon following an escalation of a dispute within the Ambalangoda Police Division. MORE..
Udaya Gammanpila arrives at Kuliyapitiya Police to provide statement
Udaya Gammanpila arrives at Kuliyapitiya Police to provide statement
The leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya and former Member of Parliament, Udaya Gammanpila, has reportedly arrived at the Kuliyapitiya Police Station this morning (09) to provide a statement in connection with the recent death of a Treasury official. MORE..
Discussions held on establishing national mechanism to prevent drowning incidents
Discussions held on establishing national mechanism to prevent drowning incidents
A preliminary high-level discussion on the formulation of an integrated national mechanism to prevent drowning incidents and strengthen lifesaving efforts was held recently at the Parliament Complex. MORE..
No fertilizer shortage for Yala Season - Minister Lal Kantha
No fertilizer shortage for Yala Season - Minister Lal Kantha
Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, K. D. Lal Kantha, has confirmed that there will be no shortage of fertilizer for any crops during the ongoing Yala season. MORE..
26-year-old arrested with over 4kg heroin and ‘Ice’ in Madiwela
26-year-old arrested with over 4kg heroin and ‘Ice’ in Madiwela
A 26-year-old man has been arrested with heroin and ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) during a raid carried out by the Western Province South Crime Division in the Madiwela area. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals surpass 900,000 so far this year
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals surpass 900,000 so far this year
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports that more than 900,000 tourists have visited Sri Lanka so far this year. MORE..
ACMC suspends party membership of Kurunegala Deputy Mayor arrested over bribe
ACMC suspends party membership of Kurunegala Deputy Mayor arrested over bribe
The party membership of the Deputy Mayor of the Kurunegala Municipal Council, Ashardeen Moinudeen, who was arrested on bribery charges, has been suspended with immediate effect. MORE..
Spill gates opened at three major reservoirs amid adverse weather
Spill gates opened at three major reservoirs amid adverse weather
The Department of Irrigation said spill gates of the Deduru Oya Reservoir, Lunugamvehera Reservoir and Rajanganaya Reservoir were opened from this morning (09) due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions affecting the island. MORE..
Post-mortem examination of Kapila Chandrasena scheduled for today
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..
Fire breaks out at Jaffna Teaching Hospital
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..
President directs officials to expedite projects addressing public drinking water issues
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..
Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap
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..
PUCSL to announce decision on special electricity tariff revision today
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..
US imposes sanctions on companies it accuses of aiding Iran’s weapons sector
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..
WHO reports six confirmed hantavirus cases tied to Spain-bound cruise
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..
Iran accuses US of ‘reckless military adventure’
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..
Heavy rainfall above 100 mm expected in parts of the island
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..
Vietnamese President Tô Lâm concludes state visit to Sri Lanka
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..
Sri Lanka–Vietnam Trade, Investment and Tourism Forum held in Colombo
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..
Pakistani, Sri Lankan armies conclude two-week joint counterterror exercise ‘Shake Hands II’
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..
PM Harini and Vietnam President hold talks to boost bilateral cooperation
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..