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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..
Fuel prices increased
Fuel prices increased
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision of fuel prices, effective from midnight today (02). MORE..
‘Colombo is a port for India’: Ceylon Chamber chief
‘Colombo is a port for India’: Ceylon Chamber chief
In a significant affirmation of deepening India-Sri Lanka economic ties, Krishan Balendra, Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and John Keells Group, described Colombo as “a port for India” during his address at the ZEE Media WION Global Innovation & Leadership Summit held in Colombo on Saturday. MORE..
37 Chinese nationals arrested on suspicion of online scams remanded
37 Chinese nationals arrested on suspicion of online scams remanded
Thirty-seven Chinese nationals, including a woman, have been arrested and remanded on suspicion of engaging in online financial scams in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks: Iran official
Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks: Iran official
An Iranian proposal so far rejected by U.S. President Donald Trump would open shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.S. blockade of Iran while leaving talks on Iran’s nuclear programme for later, a senior Iranian official said on Saturday. MORE..
22 monks arrested with narcotics at BIA remanded
22 monks arrested with narcotics at BIA remanded
The group of 22 Buddhist monks recently arrested over the smuggling of “Kush” cannabis and “Hashish” from Thailand have been remanded until May 12 by the Negombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
| May 2, 2026 6:03 pm
‘Feels good when India thrives’: MP Harsha de Silva says Sri Lanka ‘part of Indian story’
‘Feels good when India thrives’: MP Harsha de Silva says Sri Lanka ‘part of Indian story’
Sri Lankan economist and politician Harsha de Silva on Saturday lauded India’s growth over the years, saying that it feels good when India is doing well. MORE..
Shiral calls for ‘psychological autopsy’ into death of Finance Ministry official
Shiral calls for ‘psychological autopsy’ into death of Finance Ministry official
Former Western Provincial Councillor and Attorney-at-Law Shiral Lakthilake says that a psychological autopsy should be conducted on the death of the Assistant Director of the Finance Ministry’s Foreign Resources Department, who was suspended in connection with the alleged misappropriation of USD 2.5 million linked to a suspected cyber theft. MORE..
| May 2, 2026 5:29 pm
Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says
Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says
At least 13 people, including four women and a child, have been killed in Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry said. MORE..
Special traffic plan announced for Maldivian President’s visit
Special traffic plan announced for Maldivian President’s visit
Sri Lanka Police have taken steps to implement a special traffic plan in view of the upcoming official visit of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu to Sri Lanka. MORE..
India’s historic rise a gateway for Sri Lanka’s future collaboration and progress – Sajith
India’s historic rise a gateway for Sri Lanka’s future collaboration and progress – Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says that the relationship between Sri Lanka and India must never be viewed through the prism of competition, but rather embraced as a tremendous opportunity for mutual prosperity. MORE...
| May 2, 2026 3:48 pm
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..