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Trump says he will raise tariffs on EU autos to 25%
Trump says he will raise tariffs on EU autos to 25%
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he would be increasing tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25%, saying the EU had not complied with its trade deal. MORE..
First Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrim group of 2026 departs for Jeddah
First Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrim group of 2026 departs for Jeddah
Marking the commencement of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage season, the first group of 325 Sri Lankan pilgrims departed from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, today (01). MORE..
High-level talks held between Sri Lanka and Pakistan on strengthening ties
High-level talks held between Sri Lanka and Pakistan on strengthening ties
High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, Major General (Retd) Nayyar Naseer, met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Temple Trees premises. MORE..
Cause of death revealed of Finance Ministry official interdicted over $2.5M cyber fraud
Cause of death revealed of Finance Ministry official interdicted over $2.5M cyber fraud
The death of the Assistant Director of the External Resources Department of the Ministry of Finance, who had been interdicted in connection with the alleged misappropriation of USD 2.5 million linked to a cyber heist, has been confirmed as a suicide. MORE..
| May 1, 2026 7:40 pm
Minor fuel price hike may be necessary, says President
Minor fuel price hike may be necessary, says President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that a crisis situation has emerged in the country’s energy sector, citing rising global fuel and coal prices as well as declining water levels in reservoirs. MORE..
| May 1, 2026 7:29 pm
SJB and UNP have already united - Sajith declares at May Day rally
SJB and UNP have already united - Sajith declares at May Day rally
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has declared that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP) have already united. MORE..
Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King Charles’ visit
Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King Charles’ visit
US president Donald Trump has said he will remove all tariffs and restrictions on whisky imports in honour of King Charles and Queen Camilla’s state visit to the US. MORE..
Iran sends latest proposal to US in negotiations for deal to end war, Iranian media reports
Iran sends latest proposal to US in negotiations for deal to end war, Iranian media reports
Iran has sent its latest proposal to the US to end the war via Pakistani mediators, according to Iranian media outlet IRNA. MORE..
Over 160,000 arrested in drug-related cases in the past six months - Police
Over 160,000 arrested in drug-related cases in the past six months - Police
Sri Lanka Police have stated that investigations into illegal assets have been initiated against 289 individuals arrested during island-wide raids conducted over the past six months under the “Ratama Ekata - National Operation”. MORE..
Probe launched into fire at Kalutara Inland Revenue Dept office
Probe launched into fire at Kalutara Inland Revenue Dept office
The Department of Inland Revenue (IRD) states that police and relevant authorities have launched investigations into the fire that broke out at the Kalutara Regional Office. MORE..
Sri Lanka and Nepal reaffirm bilateral ties during Ambassador’s farewell call on PM
Sri Lanka and Nepal reaffirm bilateral ties during Ambassador’s farewell call on PM
The Ambassador of Nepal to Sri Lanka, Dr. Purna Bahadur Nepali, paid a farewell courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Temple Trees premises. MORE..
Wasantha Mudalige alleges govt plan to hand over biometric data to Indian company
Wasantha Mudalige alleges govt plan to hand over biometric data to Indian company
Former Convener of the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF), Wasantha Mudalige, has claimed that there is a plan to hand over the biometric data (fingerprints and iris scans) of Sri Lankan citizens to an Indian company. MORE..
Ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe extends greetings to SJB May Day Rally
Ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe extends greetings to SJB May Day Rally
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued a congratulatory message to the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) on the occasion of its May Day rally held today (01). MORE..
Seven-year-old boy sets world record with 29km swim from Sri Lanka to India
Seven-year-old boy sets world record with 29km swim from Sri Lanka to India
Seven-year-old swimmer Ishank from Ranchi has achieved a rare feat by crossing a challenging sea route between Sri Lanka and India, setting a new world record at a very young age. MORE..
MP Dilith Jayaweera accuses govt of misusing state power against working class
MP Dilith Jayaweera accuses govt of misusing state power against working class
The leader of ‘Sarvajana Balaya’, Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera, stated that the “theatrical politics” of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has no future and alleged that the current administration has become one of the most corrupt governments within a short period of time. MORE..
‘2026 will go down in history as year of justice against corruption’ - President
‘2026 will go down in history as year of justice against corruption’ - President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the National People’s Power (NPP) government is the only administration in Sri Lanka to have secured the full confidence of the people. MORE..
| May 1, 2026 2:24 pm
Traffic limited to single lane on Gelanigama–Dodangoda stretch of expressway
Traffic limited to single lane on Gelanigama–Dodangoda stretch of expressway
Sri Lanka Police have announced that traffic on the Gelanigama–Dodangoda section of the Southern Expressway has been restricted to a single lane in the direction of Matara due to ongoing road repair work. 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 Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-Central provinces and in Vavuniya, Mullaittivu, Kilinochchi, Mannar, Kurunegala and Trincomalee districts. MORE..
Large groundwater source discovered in Urubokka, easing drinking water crisis
Large groundwater source discovered in Urubokka, easing drinking water crisis
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said that it has discovered a large groundwater source in the Mananketiya area of Urubokka, offering a potential solution to the severe drinking water shortage affecting the area. MORE..
Circular issued to regularize casual-substitute public sector employees with permanent appointments
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..
Special JMO panel appointed for interdicted Finance Ministry official’s post-mortem
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..
Fertiliser boss says war puts 10 billion meals a week at risk
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..
21-year-old arrested with Ice and heroin in Madampitiya
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..
UK terrorism threat level raised to severe after Golders Green attack
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..
May Day rallies underway islandwide, Colombo at centre as special police security deployed
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..