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Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu arrives in Sri Lanka
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu arrives in Sri Lanka
The President of the Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has arrived in Sri Lanka on an invitation extended by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Suspect injured after police open fire during escape attempt
Suspect injured after police open fire during escape attempt
A suspect has been injured after police opened fire when he allegedly attempted to escape custody while being taken to the Galgamuwa Magistrate’s Court today (03). MORE..
Met. Dept. warns of increased lightning risk amid ongoing rainy weather
Met. Dept. warns of increased lightning risk amid ongoing rainy weather
There is a risk of strong lightning activity due to the prevailing rainy weather conditions across the country, the Department of Meteorology has stated. MORE..
No official notice issued to Mahinda Rajapaksa over Airbus case, says spokesman
No official notice issued to Mahinda Rajapaksa over Airbus case, says spokesman
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has not received any official notice or communication from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) regarding the Airbus transaction, his media spokesman Attorney Manoj Gamage said. MORE..
80 million deaths annually linked to tobacco use worldwide
80 million deaths annually linked to tobacco use worldwide
Nearly 80 million people die globally each year due to the use of tobacco products, the Chairperson of the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA), Specialist Dr. Ananda Rathnayake, has stated. MORE..
Two killed in ‘suspicious’ Bristol house explosion in UK as major incident declared
Two killed in ‘suspicious’ Bristol house explosion in UK as major incident declared
Two adults have died after an explosion at a house in Sterncourt Road, Bristol, this morning, Avon and Somerset Police said. MORE..
Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets
Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets
Israel gave final approval for a plan to purchase two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in a deal worth tens of billions of dollars, the defence ministry said on Sunday (May 3). MORE..
Vehicle prices expected to rise due to exchange rate and tax increases
Vehicle prices expected to rise due to exchange rate and tax increases
Prasad Manange, the President of the Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has warned that vehicle prices are expected to increase in the near future due to the continued depreciation of the Sri Lankan Rupee against the US Dollar. MORE..
Authorities widen probe into US$2.5 million cyber heist
Authorities widen probe into US$2.5 million cyber heist
Comprehensive investigations are currently underway into an incident in which US$2.5 million belonging to the Ministry of Finance was allegedly misappropriated by a group of fraudsters, the Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..
Fire breaks out in residential building in east Delhi, nine killed
Fire breaks out in residential building in east Delhi, nine killed
At least nine people were killed after a fire broke out in a residential building in east Delhi’s Vivek Vihar early Sunday (May 3, 2026), according to Delhi Fire Services officials. MORE..
Three-wheeler operators call for fare hike and higher fuel quota
Three-wheeler operators call for fare hike and higher fuel quota
The National Joint Three-Wheeler Drivers and Industrial Workers’ Association (NJTWDIWA) has called for an increase in three-wheeler fares following yesterday’s fuel price revision. MORE..
No bus fare revision despite fuel price hike - Operators
No bus fare revision despite fuel price hike - Operators
Operators have confirmed that bus fares will not be revised despite the latest fuel price revision yesterday (02). MORE..
Fertilizer transport charges for Yala Season hiked; Farmers raise concerns
Fertilizer transport charges for Yala Season hiked; Farmers raise concerns
Farmers have raised concerns over a sharp increase in transport charges for the transportation of fertilizer for the Yala season. MORE..
VAT amendments to take effect from July 1
VAT amendments to take effect from July 1
The Gazette containing amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) system, which will come into effect from July 1, has been issued by the Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development. MORE..
School transport fares likely to increase due to fuel price hike
School transport fares likely to increase due to fuel price hike
The All-Island School Children Transportation Association says that with the recent revision in fuel prices, particularly the increase in diesel, school transport fares will also have to be raised. MORE..
Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa, ex-minister Piyankara Jayaratne summoned to CIABOC
Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa, ex-minister Piyankara Jayaratne summoned to CIABOC
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne have been summoned to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on May 12, 2026. MORE..
Around 120 foreign nationals arrested over illegal financial operations in Rajagiriya
Around 120 foreign nationals arrested over illegal financial operations in Rajagiriya
Around 120 foreign nationals have been arrested by police at a location on Meda Welikada Road in Rajagiriya. MORE..
Over 590 arrested in island-wide crime and anti- drug operations
Over 590 arrested in island-wide crime and anti- drug operations
Acting on the instructions of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), a large number of individuals have been taken into custody during ongoing island-wide operations targeting crime and drug prevention. MORE..
Vesak Full Moon Poya Day confirmed for May 30 amid public debate
Vesak Full Moon Poya Day confirmed for May 30 amid public debate
The Department of Buddhist Affairs has issued a clarification regarding the observance of Vesak Full Moon Poya Day this year on May 30. MORE..
Lanka IOC increases Petrol 92 and Auto Diesel prices
Lanka IOC increases Petrol 92 and Auto Diesel prices
Lanka IOC (LIOC) has increased the prices of Petrol Octane 92 and Auto Diesel, aligning its rates with those of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco). MORE..
All necessary measures taken to systematically curb drug trafficking – Defence Secretary
All necessary measures taken to systematically curb drug trafficking – Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary, retired Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha, stated that all necessary steps have been taken to systematically control drug trafficking in the country. MORE..
Maldivian President to arrive in Sri Lanka today
Maldivian President to arrive in Sri Lanka today
President of the Republic of Maldives Dr. Mohammed Muizzu is scheduled to undertake a State Visit to Sri Lanka today (03), on the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia
Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia
Somali pirates have hijacked an oil tanker off the coast of Yemen, according to multiple Somali security officials that spoke with the BBC. MORE..
Trump says US could restart Iran strikes ‘if they misbehave’
Trump says US could restart Iran strikes ‘if they misbehave’
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he had been told about the concept of a deal with Iran, but was waiting for the exact wording, while warning there was still the possibility of restarting strikes on the country if Tehran misbehaves. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, North-central and Eastern provinces and in Badulla, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 pm, today (03), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..