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MP Chamara Sampath further remanded
MP Chamara Sampath further remanded
Badulla District Member of Parliament Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has been further remanded until May 19 by the Badulla Magistrate’s Court, pertaining to a case filed by the Bribery Commission. MORE..
President invites Vietnam’s Vingroup to invest in Sri Lanka
President invites Vietnam’s Vingroup to invest in Sri Lanka
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently on a state visit to Vietnam, extended an open invitation to Vietnam’s leading conglomerate, Vingroup, to explore investment opportunities in Sri Lanka’s real estate and tourism sectors. MORE..
CID complaint filed over defamatory statement against President AKD
CID complaint filed over defamatory statement against President AKD
A complaint has been filed with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) against Thusitha Halloluwa, the former Acting Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB) and former Director General of Public Relations to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe...MORE..
Sri Lanka Customs to publicize names of tax-evaders and entities
Sri Lanka Customs to publicize names of tax-evaders and entities
Sri Lanka Customs says it intends on making public the names of individuals and institutions found guilty of violating customs laws. MORE..
CCTV footage emerge of fatal daylight shooting in Mount Lavinia
CCTV footage emerge of fatal daylight shooting in Mount Lavinia
CCTV footage has emerged of the fatal shooting that took place in broad daylight at a busy intersection near the Beach Road on Colombo – Galle road in Mount Lavinia this morning (05), in which a 19-year-old youth was gunned down by two unidentified assailants. MORE..
| May 5, 2025 11:31 am
Once every 76 years: Sri Lanka to witness Eta Aquarids meteor shower tomorrow
Once every 76 years: Sri Lanka to witness Eta Aquarids meteor shower tomorrow
Every spring, Earth passes through a cosmic trail left behind by one of the most famous visitors from the outer solar system: Halley’s Comet. The result is the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, a dazzling display of shooting stars that’s set to peak this year during the night of May 5, 2025 into the early hours of May 6, 2025. MORE..
Three arrested over hacking to death of man in Mount Lavinia
Three arrested over hacking to death of man in Mount Lavinia
Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of a man who was hacked to death with a sharp weapons in a vacant plot of land along the Huludagoda Road in Mount Lavinia. MORE..
Vietnamese President hosts official welcome for Sri Lankan counterpart in Hanoi
Vietnamese President hosts official welcome for Sri Lankan counterpart in Hanoi
President of Vietnam Luong Cuong chaired a welcome ceremony for his Sri Lankan counterpart Anura Kumara Dissanayake, at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi this morning (05). MORE..
President Dissanayake pays homage at Bai Dinh Pagoda
President Dissanayake pays homage at Bai Dinh Pagoda
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of the largest Buddhist temple complexes in Southeast Asia last afternoon (04), where he paid homage and received blessings. MORE..
Over 1,250 complaints filed with Bribery Commission in first 3 months of 2025
Over 1,250 complaints filed with Bribery Commission in first 3 months of 2025
More than 1,250 complaints have been filed with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in the first three months of this year. MORE..
2025 LG Polls: Eight more candidates arrested for violating election laws
2025 LG Polls: Eight more candidates arrested for violating election laws
A total of eight candidates have been arrested within the past 24 hours for violating election laws in connection with the 2025 Local Government (LG) election, Police said. MORE..
2025 LG Polls: Preparation of polling stations begins
2025 LG Polls: Preparation of polling stations begins
The Election Commission says that preparations of the polling stations for the Local Government (LG) Elections will commence this morning (May 5). MORE..
19-year-old killed in shooting in Mount Lavinia
19-year-old killed in shooting in Mount Lavinia
A 19-year-old youth has been killed in a shooting incident on Beach Road, Mount Lavinia this morning (05), police said. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa and Polonnaruwa districts after 1.00 p.m. MORE..
Four students arrested over Sabaragamuwa Uni. ragging incident
Four students arrested over Sabaragamuwa Uni. ragging incident
Four third-year students of Sabaragamuwa University have been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), police said. MORE..
LG election candidate injured in Nagoda shooting
LG election candidate injured in Nagoda shooting
A candidate in the upcoming Local Government (LG) election has been injured and hospitalised following a shooting incident at Nagoda in Kalutara, police said. MORE..
Sri Lanka, Japan holds talks on strengthening defence ties
Sri Lanka, Japan holds talks on strengthening defence ties
Sri Lanka and Japan have emphasized the importance of strengthening existing bilateral ties, with special focus on improving defence ties and fostering cooperation between both nations. MORE..
Maldives president holds record 15-hour press conference
Maldives president holds record 15-hour press conference
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu addressed a press conference for nearly 15 hours, his office said on Sunday (04), claiming it broke a previous record held by Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky. MORE..
President meets General Secretary of Vietnam’s Communist Party
President meets General Secretary of Vietnam’s Communist Party
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake who is on a state visit to Vietnam has met the General Secretary of the Communist Party, Tô Lâm in Hanoi today (04). MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur in several places in the Uva, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya and Ampara districts, the Department of Meteorology warns. MORE..
Japanese Defense Minister call on PM Harini
Japanese Defense Minister call on PM Harini
Minister of Defense of Japan Gen Nakatani has paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at Temple Trees in Colombo today (May 4). MORE..
President’s Vietnam Visit: Four Acting Ministers appointed
President’s Vietnam Visit: Four Acting Ministers appointed
With President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s departure on a state visit to Vietnam, three Acting Ministers have been appointed to oversee key ministries under the President’s purview. MORE..
Water leak on Nine Arch Bridge in Ella?
Water leak on Nine Arch Bridge in Ella?
A water leak has been reported at the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella, also known as the ‘Bridge in the Sky,’ on the Upcountry Main Railway Line. MORE..
Eight arrested in two separate anti-terror operations in UK
Eight arrested in two separate anti-terror operations in UK
Eight men have been arrested in two separate counter-terrorism police investigations. MORE..
Steps taken to bring back 20 wanted criminal residing in Dubai, India, and Canada: Police
Steps taken to bring back 20 wanted criminal residing in Dubai, India, and Canada: Police
Steps have been taken to bringing back several persons who committed crimes in Sri Lanka and fled to foreign countries, Sri Lanka Police have announced. MORE..
