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Person injured in police shooting at Katunayake
Person injured in police shooting at Katunayake
A person has reportedly been injured and hospitalised following a shooting carried out by police officers in the 18th Mile Post area in Katunayake. MORE..
| May 6, 2025 10:38 am
2025 LG Election: Voter turnout as at 9am
2025 LG Election: Voter turnout as at 9am
The district-level voter turnout for the 2025 Local Government (LG) election has already exceeded 10 percent in several districts, according to reports. MORE..
‘Voters without polling cards still eligible to vote’ – Commission General
‘Voters without polling cards still eligible to vote’ – Commission General
The Commissioner General of Elections, Saman Sri Ratnayake, has confirmed that there is no obstacle for any eligible voter to cast their ballot in today’s 2025 Local Government Elections, even if they have not received their official polling card. MORE..
Sri Lanka Decides: Ada Derana special live broadcast of LG election results
Sri Lanka Decides: Ada Derana special live broadcast of LG election results
Ada Derana’s special election broadcast – ‘Sri Lanka Decides’ – is fully geared to bring viewers the latest updates and results from the 2025 Local Government Elections today (May 6). MORE..
| May 6, 2025 8:33 am
Russia says all airports in Moscow shut after drone attack
Russia says all airports in Moscow shut after drone attack
Russia says Ukraine has launched an overnight drone attack targeting Moscow for the second night in a row. MORE..
Voting for 2025 Local Govt. Election begins
Voting for 2025 Local Govt. Election begins
The 2025 Local Government Elections officially commenced at 7:00 a.m. today (06), marking a significant milestone in the country’s democratic process following a seven-year hiatus. MORE..
2025 LG Election: Sri Lankans vote to elect local councilors
2025 LG Election: Sri Lankans vote to elect local councilors
The 2025 Local Government (LG) election is scheduled to be held today where over 17 million Sri Lankans are eligible to vote to elect members for 339 Local Government institutions. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology says that several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Sri Lanka gears up for 2025 Local Govt Election tomorrow
Sri Lanka gears up for 2025 Local Govt Election tomorrow
The 2025 Local Government Elections is scheduled to commence at 7.00 a.m. tomorrow (May 06). MORE..
CBSL launches Sustainable Finance Roadmap 2.0
CBSL launches Sustainable Finance Roadmap 2.0
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has launched the Sustainable Finance Roadmap 2.0 on 05 May 2025 at the Atrium of CBSL, marking a key milestone in its continued efforts to foster a climate-resilient and socially inclusive financial system. MORE..
11 Sabaragamuwa Uni. students suspended over ragging incident
11 Sabaragamuwa Uni. students suspended over ragging incident
The academic activities of 11 students of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka have been suspended over the death of a student allegedly due to ragging, the police said. MORE..
Sri Lanka, Vietnam sign bilateral agreement and 4 MoUs
Sri Lanka, Vietnam sign bilateral agreement and 4 MoUs
Sri Lanka and Vietnam have signed an agreement and four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in the presence of Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and his Sri Lankan counterpart Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is on a state visit to Vietnam. MORE..
Case against Keheliya and two others postponed until 10 July
Case against Keheliya and two others postponed until 10 July
The Colombo High Court postponed until 10 July the case filed against former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and two others. MORE..
Another 15 Sri Lankans stranded in Myanmar to be rescued
Another 15 Sri Lankans stranded in Myanmar to be rescued
Steps have been taken to rescue another 15 Sri Lankans who were forcibly employed in cybercrime centers in Myawaddy, Myanmar, an official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated. MORE..
Heat warning issued for several provinces
Heat warning issued for several provinces
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Eastern, Northern, North-Western, and North-Central provinces, as well as the Monaragala district. MORE..
Why do popes choose different names and what could new pope’s name be?
Why do popes choose different names and what could new pope’s name be?
Like the other ceremonies and traditions that accompany the advent of a new pope, his newly chosen name will be imbued with centuries of Catholic history and dissected for its many layers of meaning. MORE..
Mahesh Gammanpila remanded again shortly after granted bail
Mahesh Gammanpila remanded again shortly after granted bail
The former Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture, Mahesh Gammanpila, who was granted bail in connection with a major corruption investigation this afternoon (05), has been remanded again over his failure to meet the bail conditions. MORE..
Four students remanded over Sabaragamuwa Uni. ragging incident
Four students remanded over Sabaragamuwa Uni. ragging incident
Four third-year students of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, who were arrested over an alleged ragging incident, have been remanded until May 16 by the Balangoda Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Ex-Minister Mervyn Silva and 3 others further remanded
Ex-Minister Mervyn Silva and 3 others further remanded
Former Minister Mervyn Silva, who was arrested and remanded for allegedly selling a plot of state-owned land in Kiribathgoda to a private party by forging documents, has been further remanded. MORE..
Israel plans to capture all of Gaza under new plan, officials say
Israel plans to capture all of Gaza under new plan, officials say
Israel approved plans on Monday to capture the entire Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unspecified amount of time, two Israeli officials said, in a move that if implemented would vastly expand Israel’s operations in the Palestinian territory and likely bring fierce international opposition. MORE..
Court order issued on gold found during humanitarian operation in N&E
Court order issued on gold found during humanitarian operation in N&E
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court ordered that items believed to be gold, found from LTTE camps, illegally operated financial institutions, and other buildings during the humanitarian operation in the North and East, and currently in the custody of the Directorate of Military Intelligence,..MORE..
Man jailed over phone ringing in courtroom dies in custody; Family alleges murder
Man jailed over phone ringing in courtroom dies in custody; Family alleges murder
A man who was imprisoned for 14 days after his mobile phone rang inside the Embilipitiya Magistrate’s Court has died while in custody under controversial circumstances, prompting allegations from his family and triggering investigations by prison authorities. MORE..
Former Additional Secretary Mahesh Gammanpila granted bail
Former Additional Secretary Mahesh Gammanpila granted bail
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to Mahesh Gammanpila, the former Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture, who was previously arrested and remanded in connection with a major corruption investigation. MORE..
LG Election: 35 schools to remain closed on May 7
LG Election: 35 schools to remain closed on May 7
A number of schools will remain closed on Wednesday (May 7) due to the 2025 Local Government (LG) election, the Ministry of Education has announced. MORE..
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..
