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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..
Romanian government collapses after no-confidence vote
Romanian government collapses after no-confidence vote
Romanian lawmakers toppled the pro-European government of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan in a no-confidence vote on Tuesday, private television station Digi24 reported citing sources, putting at risk the country’s sovereign debt ratings, its access to EU funds and the stability of its currency. MORE..
Human to human hantavirus transmission suspected on cruise but risk to public low, WHO says
Human to human hantavirus transmission suspected on cruise but risk to public low, WHO says
The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that it suspects some rare human to human transmission took place between close contacts on board a luxury cruise ship hit by seven confirmed or suspected hantavirus cases. MORE..
Tourist arrivals drop by 22%
Tourist arrivals drop by 22%
The number of tourist arrivals in the month of April has declined by 22.3% in comparison to April, 2025, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
Low-level atmospheric disturbance likely to develop near Sri Lanka
Low-level atmospheric disturbance likely to develop near Sri Lanka
The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), along with an associated low-level atmospheric disturbance, is likely to develop in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
South Korea reviewing US proposal to join operation in Strait of Hormuz
South Korea reviewing US proposal to join operation in Strait of Hormuz
South Korea is evaluating whether to join US efforts to guide merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz, the country’s foreign ministry said in a statement Tuesday. MORE..
Vietnam President’s upcoming visit carries strategic significance – Envoy
Vietnam President’s upcoming visit carries strategic significance – Envoy
Vietnamese Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives Trinh Thi Tam spotlighted the outlook for Vietnam – Sri Lanka ties ahead of a May 7-8 state visit to the South Asian nation by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam. MORE..
Govt. defends appointment of Eran as Sri Lanka Cricket Interim Chairman
Govt. defends appointment of Eran as Sri Lanka Cricket Interim Chairman
Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa says the appointment of former Member of Parliament Eran Wickramaratne as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket Interim Committee is a correct decision. MORE..
Colombo HC issues arrest warrant for witness in case against Johnston Fernando
Colombo HC issues arrest warrant for witness in case against Johnston Fernando
The Colombo High Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of a witness in a case filed against three defendants, including former Minister Johnston Fernando. MORE..
Iran’s Foreign Minister to visit China today
Iran’s Foreign Minister to visit China today
The Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi is set to travel to China today as part of ongoing diplomatic consultations between Tehran and Beijing, Iran’s semi-official news agency Mehr reported Tuesday. MORE..
Sri Lanka and Maldives will continue to remain close friends: President
Sri Lanka and Maldives will continue to remain close friends: President
A special state banquet hosted by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in honour of Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, who is on a state visit to Sri Lanka, was held at the President’s House in Colombo Fort. MORE..