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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 Northern, North-Central, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and in Uva provinces. MORE..
22 monks arrested with narcotics at BIA to be produced before court today
22 monks arrested with narcotics at BIA to be produced before court today
A group of 22 Buddhist monks recently arrested over the smuggling of “Kush” cannabis and “Hashish” from Thailand are scheduled to be produced before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court again today (02). MORE..
| May 2, 2026 1:29 pm
Final rites of FinMin official suspended over $2.5M cyber fraud to be held today
Final rites of FinMin official suspended over $2.5M cyber fraud to be held today
The final rites of the Assistant Director of the External Resources Department of the Ministry of Finance Ranga Nishantha Rajapaksa, who was found dead while under suspension in connection with the alleged misappropriation of USD 2.5 million linked to a cyber heist, are scheduled to be performed this evening (02). MORE..
| May 2, 2026 1:03 pm
Suspect arrested with foreign-made pistol in Pannala
Suspect arrested with foreign-made pistol in Pannala
A 38-year-old suspect has been arrested in the Hunuwila area of Pannala for the possession of a foreign-made pistol. MORE..
Spirit Airlines faces potential shutdown as bailout negotiations stall
Spirit Airlines faces potential shutdown as bailout negotiations stall
Spirit Airlines is reportedly preparing to shut down indefinitely after filing for bankruptcy last summer, as recent government bailout negotiations appear to have failed. MORE..
One killed in head-on motorcycle collision in Horowpathana
One killed in head-on motorcycle collision in Horowpathana
One person has died following a head-on collision between two motorcycles at the 134th kilometre post along the Puttalam-Trincomalee road in Horowpathana. MORE..
Over 25,000 dengue cases reported so far in 2026
Over 25,000 dengue cases reported so far in 2026
The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) says that a total of 25,082 dengue cases have been reported across Sri Lanka so far in 2026. MORE..
Trump says US Navy acting ‘like pirates’ to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports
Trump says US Navy acting ‘like pirates’ to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports
President Donald Trump said on Friday the U.S. Navy was acting “like pirates” in carrying out Washington’s naval blockade of Iranian ports during the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran. MORE..
US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz
US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz
The US Defence Department plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, amid a spat between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war with Iran. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals surpass 850,000 so far this year
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals surpass 850,000 so far this year
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated that the number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka so far this year has crossed the 850,000 mark. MORE..
Teenager drowns while swimming in Katupila Lake
Teenager drowns while swimming in Katupila Lake
A 16-year-old schoolboy has drowned while swimming in Katupila Lake within the Sewanagala Police Division. MORE..
Vesak ‘Dansal’ registration to begin Monday
Vesak ‘Dansal’ registration to begin Monday
Public Health Inspectors Union (PHIU) says registration of Vesak ‘Dansal’ will commence from Monday (04) ahead of the upcoming Vesak celebrations. MORE..
US Treasury warns shippers not to pay Hormuz tolls, even in form of charity
US Treasury warns shippers not to pay Hormuz tolls, even in form of charity
Any shipper paying tolls to Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, including charitable donations to organizations such as the Iranian Red Crescent Society, is at risk of punitive sanctions, the U.S. Treasury warned on Friday. MORE..
At least 11 dead in western Mexico after bus careens off highway
At least 11 dead in western Mexico after bus careens off highway
A holiday Labor Day weekend turned tragic on Friday as at least 11 people died and 31 others were injured when a tourist bus crashed in Mexico’s western state of Nayarit. MORE..
Trump says he’s dissatisfied with Iranian proposal as rift with allies deepens
Trump says he’s dissatisfied with Iranian proposal as rift with allies deepens
US President Donald Trump said on Friday he was not satisfied with the latest Iranian proposal for talks on the Iran war, while Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran was ready for diplomacy if the United States changes its approach. MORE..
Showers expected in several provinces after 1pm today
Showers expected in several provinces after 1pm today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Galle and Matara districts after 1.00 pm, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Trump says he will raise tariffs on EU autos to 25%
Trump says he will raise tariffs on EU autos to 25%
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he would be increasing tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25%, saying the EU had not complied with its trade deal. MORE..
First Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrim group of 2026 departs for Jeddah
First Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrim group of 2026 departs for Jeddah
Marking the commencement of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage season, the first group of 325 Sri Lankan pilgrims departed from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, today (01). MORE..
High-level talks held between Sri Lanka and Pakistan on strengthening ties
High-level talks held between Sri Lanka and Pakistan on strengthening ties
High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, Major General (Retd) Nayyar Naseer, met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Temple Trees premises. MORE..
Cause of death revealed of Finance Ministry official interdicted over $2.5M cyber fraud
Cause of death revealed of Finance Ministry official interdicted over $2.5M cyber fraud
The death of the Assistant Director of the External Resources Department of the Ministry of Finance, who had been interdicted in connection with the alleged misappropriation of USD 2.5 million linked to a cyber heist, has been confirmed as a suicide. MORE..
| May 1, 2026 7:40 pm
Minor fuel price hike may be necessary, says President
Minor fuel price hike may be necessary, says President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that a crisis situation has emerged in the country’s energy sector, citing rising global fuel and coal prices as well as declining water levels in reservoirs. MORE..
| May 1, 2026 7:29 pm
SJB and UNP have already united - Sajith declares at May Day rally
SJB and UNP have already united - Sajith declares at May Day rally
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has declared that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP) have already united. MORE..
Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King Charles’ visit
Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King Charles’ visit
US president Donald Trump has said he will remove all tariffs and restrictions on whisky imports in honour of King Charles and Queen Camilla’s state visit to the US. MORE..
Iran sends latest proposal to US in negotiations for deal to end war, Iranian media reports
Iran sends latest proposal to US in negotiations for deal to end war, Iranian media reports
Iran has sent its latest proposal to the US to end the war via Pakistani mediators, according to Iranian media outlet IRNA. MORE..
Over 160,000 arrested in drug-related cases in the past six months - Police
Over 160,000 arrested in drug-related cases in the past six months - Police
Sri Lanka Police have stated that investigations into illegal assets have been initiated against 289 individuals arrested during island-wide raids conducted over the past six months under the “Ratama Ekata - National Operation”. MORE..