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Vietnam and Sri Lanka elevate ties to ‘comprehensive partnership’ to boost trade, AI and tourism cooperation
Vietnam and Sri Lanka elevate ties to ‘comprehensive partnership’ to boost trade, AI and tourism cooperation
The President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Tô Lâm, who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, announced that Vietnam and Sri Lanka have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations to a ‘‘Comprehensive Partnership...’’ MORE..
Fever outbreak in Deniyaya identified as viral infection: Health officials
Fever outbreak in Deniyaya identified as viral infection: Health officials
Health authorities say that a fever illness reported around the Kotapola Medical Officer of Health (MOH) area has been identified as a viral infection, according to Specialist Dr. Palitha Karunapema of the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health. MORE..
South Africa’s top court revives impeachment process against president
South Africa’s top court revives impeachment process against president
South Africa’s constitutional court revived on Friday impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a scandal dubbed ‘‘Farmgate’’ by local media, saying parliament had acted unlawfully by blocking the process in 2022. MORE..
88-year-old woman found murdered in Tissamaharama
88-year-old woman found murdered in Tissamaharama
Two people, including a woman, have died in separate incidents suspected murder reported from Pitigala and Tissamaharama areas. MORE..
3 people burned alive as volcano erupts in Indonesia, ash rises 10 km high
3 people burned alive as volcano erupts in Indonesia, ash rises 10 km high
In a tragic incident that occurred in Indonesia, at least three people were burned alive when Mount Dukono volcano erupted suddenly. MORE..
TVK secures majority mark as Left, VCK extend support to Vijay
TVK secures majority mark as Left, VCK extend support to Vijay
The Communist Party of India and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) have on Friday decided to extend outside support to the government formation following the hectic efforts made by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-politician Vijay. MORE..
Yoshitha’s money laundering case: Court to deliver decision on preliminary objections
Yoshitha’s money laundering case: Court to deliver decision on preliminary objections
The Colombo High Court today (08) announced that its ruling on the preliminary objections raised in the case filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, a son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, will be delivered on May 14, 2026. 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 Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, North-Central, Uva, and Southern provinces, as well as the Ampara, Batticaloa, Mannar, and Vavuniya districts. MORE..
SLPP questions circumstances surrounding Kapila Chandrasena’s death
SLPP questions circumstances surrounding Kapila Chandrasena’s death
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary, Sagara Kariyawasam, claims that the death of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena seems suspicious. MORE..
| May 8, 2026 2:51 pm
Police report facts to court over ‘suspicious’ death of Kapila Chandrasena
Police report facts to court over ‘suspicious’ death of Kapila Chandrasena
Police have informed the Fort Magistrate’s Court that former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, was found dead under suspicious circumstances. MORE..
| May 8, 2026 2:34 pm
Presidential Commission probing coal imports begins investigations
Presidential Commission probing coal imports begins investigations
The Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate coal procurement between 2009 and April 16, 2026, has commenced its preliminary investigations. MORE..
Seven suspects arrested over drug network linked to ‘Dubai Sudda’
Seven suspects arrested over drug network linked to ‘Dubai Sudda’
Bandaragama Police have arrested seven suspects, including the alleged key distributor linked to the drug trafficking network of the notorious large-scale drug trafficker known as ‘Dubai Sudda’, following a raid conducted at a suspected drug packaging location. MORE..
Vietnam donates 100MT of fertiliser to Sri Lanka
Vietnam donates 100MT of fertiliser to Sri Lanka
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the Government of Vietnam has donated 100 metric tons of urea and superphosphate fertiliser to Sri Lanka. MORE..
Sri Lanka and Vietnam aim for $ 1B trade by 2030, direct flights to begin this year
Sri Lanka and Vietnam aim for $ 1B trade by 2030, direct flights to begin this year
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that Vietnam Airlines will commence direct flights between Sri Lanka and Vietnam within this year. MORE..
| May 8, 2026 12:11 pm
Vietnam President To Lam addresses Sri Lanka’s Parliament
Vietnam President To Lam addresses Sri Lanka’s Parliament
President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, To Lam, who arrived in Sri Lanka on a two-day official visit, is currently addressing the Parliament of Sri Lanka. MORE..
| May 8, 2026 11:42 am
SC orders re-issuance of notice to ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa
SC orders re-issuance of notice to ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa
The Supreme Court today directed the petitioning party to take steps to reissue notice to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who has been named as a respondent in a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition. MORE..
Sri Lanka and Vietnam sign five MoUs during state visit of President To Lam
Sri Lanka and Vietnam sign five MoUs during state visit of President To Lam
Following the official state ceremony held to welcome the President of Vietnam, To Lam, who is currently undertaking a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka, several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between the two countries. MORE..
| May 8, 2026 10:35 am
Special medical team to probe fever cases among schoolchildren in Deniyaya
Special medical team to probe fever cases among schoolchildren in Deniyaya
A special team of experts from the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health is scheduled to visit Deniyaya to investigate the rapid spread of fever among schoolchildren in the area, according to District Director of Health Services Sumith Manatunga. MORE..
Rajangane Saddharathana arrested over social media threats against Minister and IGP
Rajangane Saddharathana arrested over social media threats against Minister and IGP
Rajangane Saddharathana, a person in robes, has been arrested by the Central Crimes Investigation Bureau (CCIB) over allegations of issuing threats through social media against Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya, said Police. MORE..
Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena found dead - Police
Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena found dead - Police
Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, was found dead at a residence in Colpetty, according to Police. MORE..
| May 8, 2026 8:56 am
Vietnamese President To Lam receives official state welcome; Set to address parliament today
Vietnamese President To Lam receives official state welcome; Set to address parliament today
The official state reception ceremony for President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam To Lam, who arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (07) on a two-day official visit, is currently being held today (08). MORE..
| May 8, 2026 8:47 am
Explosion hits Netherlands’ largest political party’s headquarters, police say
Explosion hits Netherlands’ largest political party’s headquarters, police say
An explosion damaged the headquarters of the largest party in the Dutch parliament, D66, on Thursday evening, local police said, adding there were no injuries. MORE..
Trump sets July 4 deadline for EU to comply with trade deal or face ‘much higher’ tariffs
Trump sets July 4 deadline for EU to comply with trade deal or face ‘much higher’ tariffs
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would give the European Union until July 4 to implement trade deal commitments before he raises tariffs on EU goods including cars to “much higher levels.” MORE..
US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia
US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia
The US on Thursday urged countries to support its United Nations resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining of the Strait of Hormuz, but diplomats said China and Russia are likely to veto it. MORE..
US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
The US military said it intercepted Iranian attacks Thursday on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking US forces,” highlighting the fragility of the month-old ceasefire between the two countries. MORE..