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Kuwaiti crude oil exports fell to zero in April, with Hormuz effectively shut
Kuwaiti crude oil exports fell to zero in April, with Hormuz effectively shut
Kuwaiti crude oil exports tumbled from more than one million barrels a day to zero in April, according to Iranian media, marking the “first such disruption” since the end of the Gulf War in 1991. MORE..
Russian Health Minister pledges support to strengthen Sri Lanka’s health system
Russian Health Minister pledges support to strengthen Sri Lanka’s health system
Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and visiting Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko held talks in Colombo on strengthening Sri Lanka’s primary healthcare system and expanding the use of modern technology, including artificial intelligence in the health sector. MORE..
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin defeated in Assembly Election
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin defeated in Assembly Election
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday (May 4, 2026) was defeated in his Kolathur Assembly constituency, a seat he had represented thrice since 2011. He is the fourth sitting Chief Minister in Tamil Nadu to lose an Assembly election. MORE..
Sri Lanka sees surge in alcohol production and consumption
Sri Lanka sees surge in alcohol production and consumption
Statistics indicate that alcohol consumption in Sri Lanka is on the rise, according to the Alcohol and Drug Information Centre. MORE..
Sarvajana Balaya condemns alleged unconstitutional remarks against judiciary
Sarvajana Balaya condemns alleged unconstitutional remarks against judiciary
The Sarvajana Balaya has strongly condemned what it describes as an unconstitutional attack on the independence of the judiciary by the government. MORE..
Sri Lanka for the first time appoints representative to Palestine equivalent to an Ambassador
Sri Lanka for the first time appoints representative to Palestine equivalent to an Ambassador
For the first time, a new representative from Sri Lanka, equivalent to an Ambassador, has been appointed to Palestine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. MORE..
Oil jumps by 5% after report of US warship being hit by missiles
Oil jumps by 5% after report of US warship being hit by missiles
Oil prices rose about 5% on Monday after Iran’s Fars news agency reported an incident with a U.S. warship in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking concerns over a prolonged disruption in the vital oil transit route. MORE..
Online bus seat reservation fee to be reduced to around Rs. 30 – Minister
Online bus seat reservation fee to be reduced to around Rs. 30 – Minister
Long-distance passengers will in future be required to pay only a nominal fee of around Rs. 30 when reserving seats through the online booking system, Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake has announced. MORE..
US denies Iranian claim it struck American warship
US denies Iranian claim it struck American warship
US Central Command (Centcom) denies that one of its warships has been struck by two Iranian missiles. MORE..
Steps taken for national unity will not be reversed – President
Steps taken for national unity will not be reversed – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised the need for a country in which Sinhalese, Tamil and Muslim communities live together in harmony and brotherhood and reaffirmed that the strong steps taken towards national unity will not, under any circumstances, be reversed. MORE..
12 dengue deaths, including two children, reported in Sri Lanka so far this year
12 dengue deaths, including two children, reported in Sri Lanka so far this year
A total of 12 dengue-related deaths have been recorded so far this year, including two children under the age of 12, according to the National Dengue Control Unit. MORE..
Iran hits US warship with two missiles near Strait of Hormuz - state media
Iran hits US warship with two missiles near Strait of Hormuz - state media
Iran has said it stopped a US warship from entering the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
FM Vijitha Herath holds talks with visiting Maldivian President
FM Vijitha Herath holds talks with visiting Maldivian President
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has held discussions with the visiting President of the Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. MORE..
Modi’s party set to gain big in Indian state elections
Modi’s party set to gain big in Indian state elections
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party was on course to win two of four crucial state elections on Monday (May 4), expanding its influence and weakening its key rival half-way into his third term in office. MORE..
Supreme Court dismisses SLMC leaders petition without consideration
Supreme Court dismisses SLMC leaders petition without consideration
The Supreme Court today (04) decided to dismiss, without hearing, a petition filed by the leader of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress, Rauf Hakeem, and its General Secretary, Nizam Kariapper. MORE..
El Niño conditions expected to develop during Southwest monsoon period – Met. Department
El Niño conditions expected to develop during Southwest monsoon period – Met. Department
Sri Lanka is expected to face developing El Niño conditions during the upcoming southwest monsoon season, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Pakistan facilitates return of Iranian crew from US-seized ship
Pakistan facilitates return of Iranian crew from US-seized ship
Pakistan said on Monday (May 4) it had facilitated the transfer of 22 Iranian crew members from a US-seized vessel, describing the move as a “confidence-building measure” amid fragile diplomatic contacts between Washington and Tehran. MORE..
VAT revision from July 1 a Tax simplification move, not increase – Deputy Minister
VAT revision from July 1 a Tax simplification move, not increase – Deputy Minister
The Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Nishantha Jayaweera has clarified reports surrounding the gazette notification issued to revise Value Added Tax (VAT) with effect from July 1. MORE..
At least 12 wounded after Oklahoma party shooting
At least 12 wounded after Oklahoma party shooting
At least 12 people are being treated in hospital after a shooting at a party in Oklahoma. MORE..
Free Lawyers call for probe into President’s remarks on pending court ruling
Free Lawyers call for probe into President’s remarks on pending court ruling
The Free Lawyers Organization has called for an investigation into remarks made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake concerning judicial decisions during a May Day rally. MORE..
Lands allocated in Sri Lanka and Maldives for High Commissions - President
Lands allocated in Sri Lanka and Maldives for High Commissions - President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed his gratitude to the President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, for undertaking the official visit to Sri Lanka, noting that it was in response to an invitation extended during his own visit to the Maldives in 2025. MORE..
Iran warns US Navy to stay clear of Hormuz after Trump says US to help stranded ships
Iran warns US Navy to stay clear of Hormuz after Trump says US to help stranded ships
Iran’s military warned U.S. forces on Monday not to enter the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump said the United States would start helping to free ships stranded in the Gulf by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. MORE..
Vesak ‘Dansal’ registration commences as PHIs issue safety guidelines
Vesak ‘Dansal’ registration commences as PHIs issue safety guidelines
The Public Health Inspectors’ Union (PHIU) of Sri Lanka has announced that the registration process for Dansal organized in connection with the upcoming Vesak festival has officially commenced. 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 Central, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern, Uva provinces and, Kalutara, Polonnaruwa, Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Sri Lanka and Maldives sign seven MoUs to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Sri Lanka and Maldives sign seven MoUs to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Seven Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) have been signed between Sri Lanka and the Maldives during the state visit of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors. MORE..