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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..
Two suspects linked to ‘‘Loku Pattie’’ arrested with pistol and drugs in Balapitiya
Two suspects linked to ‘‘Loku Pattie’’ arrested with pistol and drugs in Balapitiya
A suspect has been arrested in the Ambalangoda, Balapitiya area for the possession of a foreign-manufactured pistol, one magazine, 16 live rounds of ammunition, and 11.5 grams of the narcotic substance ‘‘Ice’’ (Crystal Methamphetamine). MORE..
Sajith Premadasa criticizes planned VAT increases, calls policy “extraction”
Sajith Premadasa criticizes planned VAT increases, calls policy “extraction”
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has criticized the government’s upcoming Value Added Tax (VAT) changes, saying that from July 1 Sri Lanka will widen the VAT net, raise rates, and tighten enforcement simultaneously. MORE..
Official state ceremony held to welcome Maldivian President in Colombo
Official state ceremony held to welcome Maldivian President in Colombo
The official state reception ceremony for Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, who arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (04) on a three-day official visit, was held today (05). MORE..
| May 4, 2026 10:30 am
Assembly poll: Vijay’s TVK emerges as single largest in Tamil Nadu
Assembly poll: Vijay’s TVK emerges as single largest in Tamil Nadu
In Tamil Nadu, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, led by actor Vijay, is making significant gains, overtaking the ruling DMK. Early results show TVK leading in 66 constituencies, with the DMK ahead in 49 and AIADMK in 45. MORE..
548 suspects arrested as police screen over 26,000 in island-wide raids
548 suspects arrested as police screen over 26,000 in island-wide raids
Under the directives of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), a large number of individuals were taken into custody during island-wide operations conducted to prevent crime and drug trafficking. MORE..
Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels
Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels
Amsterdam has become the world’s first capital city to ban public advertisements for both meat and fossil fuel products. Since 1 May, adverts for burgers, petrol cars and airlines have been stripped from billboards, tram shelters, and metro stations. MORE..
Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
Three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, the World Health Organization (WHO) has told the BBC. MORE..
Vietnamese President To Lam to visit Sri Lanka on May 7
Vietnamese President To Lam to visit Sri Lanka on May 7
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam, together with a high-ranking delegation of the country, is going to pay a state visit to Sri Lanka from May 7 to 8. MORE..
Janitorial supervisor of Kandy National Hospital injured in shooting at Katugastota
Janitorial supervisor of Kandy National Hospital injured in shooting at Katugastota
A janitorial supervisor of the National Hospital in Kandy has been injured and hospitalised following a shooting incident at Gohagoda, in Katugastota, according to police.
120 foreign nationals remanded over illegal financial operations in Rajagiriya
120 foreign nationals remanded over illegal financial operations in Rajagiriya
The group of foreign nationals arrested, yesterday (03), at a location on Meda Welikada Road in Rajagiriya has been remanded in custody. MORE..
Oil slips after Trump says US will help free ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz
Oil slips after Trump says US will help free ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices eased on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States would begin an effort to free up ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, however the lack of a U.S.-Iran peace deal kept prices supported above $100. MORE..
Maldivian President to receive state welcome in Sri Lanka today
Maldivian President to receive state welcome in Sri Lanka today
The official state reception ceremony for Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, who arrived in Sri Lanka, yesterday (04), on a three-day official visit, is scheduled to take place today (04). MORE..
Trump says US and Iran in ‘positive’ talks, unveils plan to escort Hormuz ships
Trump says US and Iran in ‘positive’ talks, unveils plan to escort Hormuz ships
President Donald Trump said on Sunday (May 3) that the United States was conducting “very positive discussions” with Iran, as he outlined a plan for US forces to escort ships through the blocked Strait of Hormuz beginning Monday. MORE..
Trump announces ‘Project Freedom’ to help stranded ships leave Strait of Hormuz
Trump announces ‘Project Freedom’ to help stranded ships leave Strait of Hormuz
The United States will launch an effort on Monday (May 4, 2026) to “guide” stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said, giving few details about what could be a sweeping effort to help hundreds of vessels and some 20,000 seafarers. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in some parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in some parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 pm, today (04), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Cargo ship attacked off Iran approaching Strait of Hormuz
Cargo ship attacked off Iran approaching Strait of Hormuz
A bulk carrier has been attacked by multiple small vessels off the coast of Iran. MORE..
Lance Corporal arrested on bribery charges
Lance Corporal arrested on bribery charges
A Lance Corporal serving at the Pandulagama Army Camp in Anuradhapura has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption on charges of soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 129,600. MORE..
Indian Prime Minister hails Mission Drishti as major space milestone
Indian Prime Minister hails Mission Drishti as major space milestone
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Mission Drishti by GalaxEye, calling it a major achievement in India’s growing space journey. MORE..
Man missing after being swept away at Katukurunda Beach
Man missing after being swept away at Katukurunda Beach
A 55-year-old man has been reported missing after being swept away by strong sea currents while bathing at the Katukurunda Beach in Kalutara this evening (03), police said. MORE..
Trump says he is likely to reject peace proposal as Iran has ‘not yet paid a big enough price’
Trump says he is likely to reject peace proposal as Iran has ‘not yet paid a big enough price’
United States President Donald Trump said that he had yet to review the exact wording of a new Iranian peace proposal but he was unlikely to accept it, because the Iranians had not yet “paid a big enough price”. MORE..
Free Lawyers call for COPA probe into US$2.5 cyber heist
Free Lawyers call for COPA probe into US$2.5 cyber heist
The Free Lawyers Organisation has called for an investigation through the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) into the alleged misappropriation of US$2.5 million from the Treasury. MORE..
| May 3, 2026 7:08 pm
NFF condemns Govt statements undermining public confidence in judiciary
NFF condemns Govt statements undermining public confidence in judiciary
The National Freedom Front (NFF) has strongly condemned recent statements made by the government, alleging that they undermine public confidence in the judiciary. MORE..
Shooting reported at Galle Prison
Shooting reported at Galle Prison
A shooting incident has been reported inside the Galle Prison, the Police Media Division said. MORE..
No food price hikes despite fuel price revision: Restaurant owners
No food price hikes despite fuel price revision: Restaurant owners
Food prices will not be increased despite yesterday’s fuel price revision, according to the Chairman of the All Ceylon Restaurant Owners Association, Harshana Rukshan. MORE..