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“Deranabhivandana” Vesak Poya programme broadcast live from Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya
“Deranabhivandana” Vesak Poya programme broadcast live from Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya
The “Deranabhivandana” live Vesak Poya programme, commemorating the three pivotal milestones in the life of Gautama Buddha, is being broadcast throughout the day today (30) from the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya. MORE..
| May 30, 2026 9:13 am
Opposition Leader Sajith highlights equality and human values in Vesak Message
Opposition Leader Sajith highlights equality and human values in Vesak Message
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has extended Vesak Day greetings to the people of Sri Lanka and the world, highlighting Buddhist teachings on equality, self-reliance, and the value of human life. MORE..
MP Dilith Jayaweera urges reflection on Dhamma amid challenges to the Buddha Sasana in Vesak Message
MP Dilith Jayaweera urges reflection on Dhamma amid challenges to the Buddha Sasana in Vesak Message
Leader of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ and Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera, in his Vesak Day message, highlighted the spiritual significance of the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day and urged Buddhists to reflect on the teachings of the Buddha. MORE..
First of five men found alive in flooded Laos cave rescued
First of five men found alive in flooded Laos cave rescued
The first of five men found alive after spending more than a week trapped inside a flooded cave in Laos has been freed. MORE..
Trump says he will soon decide on Iran deal, demands reopening of Hormuz Strait
Trump says he will soon decide on Iran deal, demands reopening of Hormuz Strait
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he would soon decide on a proposed deal to extend the ceasefire with Iran, though the two countries still appeared to differ on significant issues that have been central to the conflict. MORE..
New Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army appointed
New Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army appointed
Major General Nilantha Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Artillery has been appointed as the 69th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army. MORE..
PM urges society to embrace compassion, kindness and wisdom in Vesak message
PM urges society to embrace compassion, kindness and wisdom in Vesak message
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, in her Vesak Day message, called on the public to use the sacred Vesak season as an opportunity to illuminate their hearts with compassion, kindness, and wisdom, while dispelling the roots of greed, hatred, and delusion. MORE..
President calls for peace, reconciliation and compassion in Vesak message
President calls for peace, reconciliation and compassion in Vesak message
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Vesak message, emphasized the enduring relevance of Buddhist teachings in fostering peace, coexistence, and reconciliation in contemporary society, urging people to embrace the values of non-violence, compassion, and loving-kindness in their lives. MORE..
Showers expected in several provinces after 1pm today
Showers expected in several provinces after 1pm today
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Inmate sentenced to death hospitalised after drinking poison
Inmate sentenced to death hospitalised after drinking poison
An inmate who was sentenced to death has been admitted to the Nuwara Eliya District General Hospital after reportedly consuming poison. MORE..
Police warn public over fake social media messages claiming traffic fine payment facility
Police warn public over fake social media messages claiming traffic fine payment facility
Sri Lanka Police has urged the public not to be deceived by fake messages circulating on social media claiming that the Police Department is offering a facility to pay fines for traffic violations.MORE..
US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘weaponization’ fund
US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘weaponization’ fund
A U.S. judge on Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from setting up a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate victims of what Trump has called government ‘‘weaponization.’’ MORE..
Ex-Foreign Secretary Prasad Kariyawasam elected Chair of UN Committee on Migrant Workers
Ex-Foreign Secretary Prasad Kariyawasam elected Chair of UN Committee on Migrant Workers
Former Sri Lankan Foreign Secretary, Ambassador Prasad Kariyawasam, has been elected by acclamation as the Chair of the United Nations Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (CMW) at the opening segment of the Committee’s 42nd session held at Palais Wilson in Geneva. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals surpass 1 million in first five months of 2026
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals surpass 1 million in first five months of 2026
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka have surpassed the one million-mark since the beginning of this year, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. MORE..
Trump meeting in Situation Room to make ‘final determination’ on Iran agreement
Trump meeting in Situation Room to make ‘final determination’ on Iran agreement
President Donald Trump signaled Friday that he is not yet ready to sign an agreement aimed at ending the conflict with Iran, despite a tentative deal reached Thursday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin nuclear negotiations. MORE..
PM and UN Resident Coordinator discuss post-Ditwah recovery, humanitarian cooperation
PM and UN Resident Coordinator discuss post-Ditwah recovery, humanitarian cooperation
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has met with the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Marc-André Franche, at Temple Trees, today (29) to discuss post-Cyclone Ditwah recovery efforts and continued humanitarian cooperation between Sri Lanka and the United Nations. MORE..
President calls for increased FDI and export diversification to strengthen economy
President calls for increased FDI and export diversification to strengthen economy
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka must attract more foreign direct investments (FDI) to strengthen the country’s economy and withstand potential external economic shocks. MORE..
Around 500 drivers suspended due to disciplinary issues, some with pay – Transport Ministry
Around 500 drivers suspended due to disciplinary issues, some with pay – Transport Ministry
A discussion regarding drivers who have been suspended with pay was held recently at the Parliamentary Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways, and Urban Development. MORE..
Construction of Rambukkana–Galagedara section of Central Expressway commences
Construction of Rambukkana–Galagedara section of Central Expressway commences
Construction work on the second phase of Section 3 of the Central Expressway from Rambukkana to Galagedara commenced today (29) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas
Advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for rough sea conditions and strong winds for the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota. MORE..
Guidelines issued to school authorities to prevent spread of meningitis
Guidelines issued to school authorities to prevent spread of meningitis
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued guidelines to all Provincial Directors of Education, based on instructions from the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, on preventive measures related to the spread of Enterovirus Meningitis reported in several districts across the country. MORE..
Eight students arrested in Kenya after suspected deadly school arson attack
Eight students arrested in Kenya after suspected deadly school arson attack
Eight students alleged to have been involved in a suspected arson attack at a Kenyan girls’ school that killed 16 pupils have been arrested, police say. MORE..
26 injured in bus accident in Siyambalanduwa
26 injured in bus accident in Siyambalanduwa
A Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus veered off the road and overturned this afternoon (29) in the 31st Junction area along the Siyambalanduwa-Monaragala main road. MORE..
| May 29, 2026 4:34 pm
Oil steadies as market awaits possible US-Iran ceasefire deal
Oil steadies as market awaits possible US-Iran ceasefire deal
Oil futures steadied on Friday but were on track for their steepest weekly decline since early April after reports that the U.S. and Iran had reached agreement on a potential ceasefire extension. MORE..
National Environment Week to commence tomorrow ahead of World Environment Day
National Environment Week to commence tomorrow ahead of World Environment Day
The National Celebration of World Environment Day, themed “Let it Sprout” (Dalu Lanna Ida Denna), is scheduled to be held on June 5, 2026, under the patronage of the President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..