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Supreme Court upholds death sentences on four accused in Vidya murder
Supreme Court upholds death sentences on four accused in Vidya murder
The Supreme Court today (06) confirmed the death sentences imposed by the High Court Trial-at-Bar on four accused, including ‘Swiss Kumar’, in the abduction, gang rape and murder of 18-year-old schoolgirl Sivaloganathan Vidya in the Jaffna District in 2015. MORE..
Congress extends support to Vijay to form govt in Tamil Nadu
Congress extends support to Vijay to form govt in Tamil Nadu
The Indian National Congress (INC) on Wednesday formally extended support to actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form the next government in Tamil Nadu, while making it clear that the backing hinges on keeping “communal forces” out of the alliance. MORE..
French vessel attacked in Strait of Hormuz, several crew members wounded
French vessel attacked in Strait of Hormuz, several crew members wounded
A French shipping firm says crew members aboard one of its cargo ships were injured and the vessel was damaged when it was targeted in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning in several provinces
Advisory issued for severe lightning in several provinces
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, North-Western and North-Central provinces and in the Ampara Mannar and Vavuniya districts. MORE..
Gold prices in Sri Lanka climb following global market increase
Gold prices in Sri Lanka climb following global market increase
The price of gold in the local market has increased significantly, following a spike in prices in the international market. MORE..
Individual posing as doctor nabbed in Polonnaruwa following criminal probe
Individual posing as doctor nabbed in Polonnaruwa following criminal probe
An individual allegedly posing as a doctor and linked to several criminal offences has been arrested by the Polonnaruwa Divisional Crime Investigation Division, police said. MORE..
Corruption case against former Minister Kumara Jayakody to be heard on June 17
Corruption case against former Minister Kumara Jayakody to be heard on June 17
The Colombo High Court has fixed June 17 to hear the corruption case filed against former Minister Kumara Jayakody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. MORE..
Special commodity levy on maize increased to Rs. 50 per kg
Special commodity levy on maize increased to Rs. 50 per kg
The special commodity levy imposed on imported maize has been increased to Rs. 50 per kilogram. MORE..
Sri Lanka, Pakistan hold talks to strengthen defence cooperation, training and regional security
Sri Lanka, Pakistan hold talks to strengthen defence cooperation, training and regional security
The High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, Major General Nayyar Naseer, HI (M), (Retd), has paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence. MORE..
University admissions for 2025/2026 academic year to begin in Sept.: PM Harini
University admissions for 2025/2026 academic year to begin in Sept.: PM Harini
The admission process for students to government universities for the 2025/2026 academic year is scheduled to commence in the first week of September 2026, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has announced. MORE..
Australia says 13 citizens linked to alleged IS members returning from Syria
Australia says 13 citizens linked to alleged IS members returning from Syria
A group of 13 Australians related to alleged Islamic State jihadists is returning home from Syria, Australian authorities said Wednesday (May 6), warning some will face arrest. MORE..
Tamil Nadu Election: Vijay likely to form government tomorrow
Tamil Nadu Election: Vijay likely to form government tomorrow
Actor-turned-politician Vijay, who made a memorable debut in politics by breaking the (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) DMK and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s (AIADMK) traditional duopoly in the Tamil Nadu state, is likely to form a government as early as May 7, sources said. MORE..
Maldivian President confident of permanent solution to Sri Lanka visa issues
Maldivian President confident of permanent solution to Sri Lanka visa issues
One of the key focuses of the state visit to Sri Lanka is to resolve the visa issues faced by Maldivians residing in Sri Lanka, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has stated, adding that he is confident a permanent solution will be found soon. MORE..
Maldivian President Muizzu concludes state visit to Sri Lanka
Maldivian President Muizzu concludes state visit to Sri Lanka
The President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu has departed the island after successfully concluding his three-day state visit. MORE..
Iranian foreign minister arrives in Beijing to discuss “regional and international developments”
Iranian foreign minister arrives in Beijing to discuss “regional and international developments”
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing early Wednesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart. MORE..
66-year-old killed in freak accident involving grinder in Katugastota
66-year-old killed in freak accident involving grinder in Katugastota
A man has died after suffering a fatal neck injury from a grinder while carrying out construction work on a security fence in Mawilmada, Katugastota, police said. MORE..
Vietnam President’s state visit set to propel ties with Sri Lanka into new phase, says Deputy FM
Vietnam President’s state visit set to propel ties with Sri Lanka into new phase, says Deputy FM
An upcoming state visit to Sri Lanka by Việt Nam President Tô Lâm is expected to serve as a pivotal political milestone, opening a new chapter in bilateral relations marked by enhanced political trust and more substantive, wide-ranging cooperation, Deputy Minister Nguyễn Mạnh Cường has said. MORE..
Oil prices fall a second day as Trump indicates possible Iran peace deal
Oil prices fall a second day as Trump indicates possible Iran peace deal
Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday on expectations bottled up supply from the key Middle East producing region could resume flowing after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated a possible peace deal may be reached to end the war with Iran. MORE..
Showers above 100mm expected across Sri Lanka as ITCZ influence strengthens: Met. Dept.
Showers above 100mm expected across Sri Lanka as ITCZ influence strengthens: Met. Dept.
Due to the influence of the Intertropical Convergence Zone, and the development of a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of the island, an increase in rainfall is expected across the island from today (06) and over the next few days, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Close associate of fugitive underworld figure arrested with ammunition in Katunayake
Close associate of fugitive underworld figure arrested with ammunition in Katunayake
A close associate of an organized criminal believed to be hiding overseas has been arrested in possession of 54 T-56 firearm bullets and a magazine, police said. MORE..
Donald Trump says operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz will be ‘paused’
Donald Trump says operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz will be ‘paused’
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (May 5) that the US operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, dubbed “Project Freedom”, will be paused for a short period to see whether an agreement with Iran can be finalised and signed, although a blockade on Iranian ports will remain in force. MORE..
University admission applications for 2025/2026 open until May 19: UGC
University admission applications for 2025/2026 open until May 19: UGC
Applications for university admission for the 2025/2026 academic year, based on the 2025 General Certificate of Education Advanced Level examination, will be accepted until May 19, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced. MORE..
Public consultation on proposed electricity tariff revision begins today
Public consultation on proposed electricity tariff revision begins today
The public consultation on the proposed electricity tariff revision for 2026 will commence in Colombo today (06), the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced. MORE..
IMF Chief says Iran war fallout would take 3-4 months even if fighting ends today
IMF Chief says Iran war fallout would take 3-4 months even if fighting ends today
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva says the economic fallout from the war with Iran would take at least three to four months to ease, even if the fighting were to stop immediately. MORE..
Public consultation on proposed electricity tariff revision to be held tomorrow
Public consultation on proposed electricity tariff revision to be held tomorrow
A public consultation on the proposed electricity tariff revision for 2026 will be held tomorrow (06), the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced. MORE..