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Maldivian President Muizzu concludes state visit to Sri Lanka
Maldivian President Muizzu concludes state visit to Sri Lanka
The President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu has departed the island after successfully concluding his three-day state visit. MORE..
Iranian foreign minister arrives in Beijing to discuss “regional and international developments”
Iranian foreign minister arrives in Beijing to discuss “regional and international developments”
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing early Wednesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart. MORE..
66-year-old killed in freak accident involving grinder in Katugastota
66-year-old killed in freak accident involving grinder in Katugastota
A man has died after suffering a fatal neck injury from a grinder while carrying out construction work on a security fence in Mawilmada, Katugastota, police said. MORE..
Vietnam President’s state visit set to propel ties with Sri Lanka into new phase, says Deputy FM
Vietnam President’s state visit set to propel ties with Sri Lanka into new phase, says Deputy FM
An upcoming state visit to Sri Lanka by Việt Nam President Tō Lām is expected to serve as a pivotal political milestone, opening a new chapter in bilateral relations marked by enhanced political trust and more substantive, wide-ranging cooperation, Deputy Minister Nguyễn Mạnh Cường has said. MORE..
Oil prices fall a second day as Trump indicates possible Iran peace deal
Oil prices fall a second day as Trump indicates possible Iran peace deal
Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday on expectations bottled up supply from the key Middle East producing region could resume flowing after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated a possible peace deal may be reached to end the war with Iran. MORE..
Showers above 100mm expected across Sri Lanka as ITCZ influence strengthens: Met. Dept.
Showers above 100mm expected across Sri Lanka as ITCZ influence strengthens: Met. Dept.
Due to the influence of the Intertropical Convergence Zone, and the development of a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of the island, an increase in rainfall is expected across the island from today (06) and over the next few days, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Close associate of fugitive underworld figure arrested with ammunition in Katunayake
Close associate of fugitive underworld figure arrested with ammunition in Katunayake
A close associate of an organized criminal believed to be hiding overseas has been arrested in possession of 54 T-56 firearm bullets and a magazine, police said. MORE..
Donald Trump says operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz will be ‘paused’
Donald Trump says operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz will be ‘paused’
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (May 5) that the US operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, dubbed “Project Freedom”, will be paused for a short period to see whether an agreement with Iran can be finalised and signed, although a blockade on Iranian ports will remain in force. MORE..
University admission applications for 2025/2026 open until May 19: UGC
University admission applications for 2025/2026 open until May 19: UGC
Applications for university admission for the 2025/2026 academic year, based on the 2025 General Certificate of Education Advanced Level examination, will be accepted until May 19, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced. MORE..
Public consultation on proposed electricity tariff revision begins today
Public consultation on proposed electricity tariff revision begins today
The public consultation on the proposed electricity tariff revision for 2026 will commence in Colombo today (06), the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced. MORE..
IMF Chief says Iran war fallout would take 3-4 months even if fighting ends today
IMF Chief says Iran war fallout would take 3-4 months even if fighting ends today
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva says the economic fallout from the war with Iran would take at least three to four months to ease, even if the fighting were to stop immediately. MORE..
Public consultation on proposed electricity tariff revision to be held tomorrow
Public consultation on proposed electricity tariff revision to be held tomorrow
A public consultation on the proposed electricity tariff revision for 2026 will be held tomorrow (06), the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced. MORE..
Trump says US forces must enter Iran to retrieve buried nuclear stockpile
Trump says US forces must enter Iran to retrieve buried nuclear stockpile
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that American forces would need to conduct a ground mission into Iran to secure enriched uranium that remains trapped beneath the rubble of nuclear facilities destroyed in last year’s joint U.S.-Israeli aerial campaign. MORE..
Ammunition, leopard skin seized in joint raid in Puttalam
Ammunition, leopard skin seized in joint raid in Puttalam
A joint operation by the Police Special Task Force (STF) and wildlife officials has led to the recovery of ammunition and protected animal skins during a raid in Attawilluwa, Puttalam, at a property reportedly linked to a former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police. MORE..
Australia rejects 38% of Sri Lanka student visa applications as integrity rules tighten
Australia rejects 38% of Sri Lanka student visa applications as integrity rules tighten
Australia has begun a crackdown on visa approvals, rejecting visas for international students at record rates since the beginning of 2026. MORE..
UAE says its air defenses are responding to missiles from Iran
UAE says its air defenses are responding to missiles from Iran
The United Arab Emirates said that its air defenses are “currently dealing with a missile threat” from Iran. MORE..
Sri Lanka, Maldives push for stronger economic partnership at Colombo business forum
Sri Lanka, Maldives push for stronger economic partnership at Colombo business forum
Sri Lanka and the Maldives reaffirmed their long-standing friendship and commitment to deeper economic cooperation at the Maldives–Sri Lanka Business Forum in Colombo, with leaders from both countries highlighting shared resilience, mutual support and growing opportunities for partnership. MORE..
National Fertilizer Secretariat rejects claims of overpriced fertilizer imports
National Fertilizer Secretariat rejects claims of overpriced fertilizer imports
The National Fertilizer Secretariat has issued a clarification rejecting claims made by a representative of the National Farmers’ Collective that the government has procured fertilizer at excessively high prices. MORE..
Over Rs. 40 million in assets linked to drug network seized in Panadura
Over Rs. 40 million in assets linked to drug network seized in Panadura
The Illegal Assets Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has today (05) imposed restrictions on properties worth over Rs. 40 million, believed to have been acquired through a drug trafficking network linked to an associate of a major drug trafficker known as “Panadura Kudu Salindu”. MORE..
BASL expresses grave concern over President’s remarks on judiciary
BASL expresses grave concern over President’s remarks on judiciary
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed grave concern at a statement made by the President at the recent May Day Rally referring to a Judicial decision due to be delivered on May 25 stating that the audience would be able to applaud the decision when delivered. MORE..
US-Iran ceasefire is ‘not over’ despite attacks in Strait of Hormuz: US Defense Secretary
US-Iran ceasefire is ‘not over’ despite attacks in Strait of Hormuz: US Defense Secretary
Asked if the ceasefire was over following Monday’s hostilities, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said: “No, the ceasefire is not over.” MORE..
Govt clarifies complaint source in US$2.5 million cyber heist; warns of legal action over statements
Govt clarifies complaint source in US$2.5 million cyber heist; warns of legal action over statements
The complaint related to the alleged US$2.5 million loss was not made by late Ranga Rajapaksha, but by the Director General of the External Resources Department, according to Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. MORE..
Wimal Liyanagama named new Customs Director General
Wimal Liyanagama named new Customs Director General
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to appoint Wimal Liyanagama, a Special Grade officer of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service and the current Director General of the Department of Management Services, as the new Director General of Sri Lanka Customs. MORE..
UAE partial airspace closure to remain in place till May 11
UAE partial airspace closure to remain in place till May 11
The United Arab Emirates has partially closed its airspace after Iran fired missiles and drones toward the country for the first time since the ceasefire began in early April. MORE..
No need to remove Treasury Secretary over US$2.5 million cyber heist – Cabinet Spokesman
No need to remove Treasury Secretary over US$2.5 million cyber heist – Cabinet Spokesman
There is no requirement to remove the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Harshana Suriyapperuma from office in connection with the reported incident involving US$2.5 million intended for external debt repayment but allegedly diverted to another party, the Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has stated. MORE..