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WHO reports six confirmed hantavirus cases tied to Spain-bound cruise
WHO reports six confirmed hantavirus cases tied to Spain-bound cruise
The World Health Organization said on Friday that eight people had fallen ill, including three who died, in a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, with six confirmed cases and two probable cases. MORE..
Iran accuses US of ‘reckless military adventure’
Iran accuses US of ‘reckless military adventure’
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the US of opting for a “reckless military adventure” every time a “diplomatic solution is on the table”. MORE..
Heavy rainfall above 100 mm expected in parts of the island
Heavy rainfall above 100 mm expected in parts of the island
Due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, the prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to continue during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Vietnamese President Tô Lâm concludes state visit to Sri Lanka
Vietnamese President Tô Lâm concludes state visit to Sri Lanka
The delegation led by Tô Lâm, President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam has departed Sri Lanka, a short while ago, from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)... MORE..
Sri Lanka–Vietnam Trade, Investment and Tourism Forum held in Colombo
Sri Lanka–Vietnam Trade, Investment and Tourism Forum held in Colombo
Marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Vietnam , the Sri Lanka– Vietnam Trade, Investment and Tourism Cooperation Forum was successfully held today (08) at the Hilton Colombo. MORE..
Pakistani, Sri Lankan armies conclude two-week joint counterterror exercise ‘Shake Hands II’
Pakistani, Sri Lankan armies conclude two-week joint counterterror exercise ‘Shake Hands II’
Pakistani and Sri Lankan armies on Thursday concluded a two-week joint counter-terror exercise “Shake Hands II” in the northwestern Tarbela city, the Pakistani military’s media wing said, noting that the event was aimed to harnessing military-to-military ties between both nations. MORE..
PM Harini and Vietnam President hold talks to boost bilateral cooperation
PM Harini and Vietnam President hold talks to boost bilateral cooperation
A bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, who is on a state visit to Sri Lanka, has been held this afternoon (08) at the Hilton Colombo. MORE..
Several homes inundated in Wellawaya as Kirindi Oya water levels rise rapidly
Several homes inundated in Wellawaya as Kirindi Oya water levels rise rapidly
Heavy rainfall accompanied by torrential downpours has been reported since this afternoon (08) in the catchment areas of Wellawaya and the Kirindi Oya, resulting in a rapid rise in the water levels of the Kirindi Oya. MORE..
US expects Iranian response to peace proposal on Friday, fighting flares in Gulf
US expects Iranian response to peace proposal on Friday, fighting flares in Gulf
The United States said it expected an Iranian response as soon as later in the day on Friday to its latest proposal to end the war in the Gulf, even as U.S. and Iranian forces clashed in the Gulf and the United Arab Emirates came under renewed attack. MORE..
Kurunegala Deputy Mayor arrested over Rs. 3 million bribe
Kurunegala Deputy Mayor arrested over Rs. 3 million bribe
The Deputy Mayor of Kurunegala Municipal Council, Ashardeen Moinudeen, has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 3 million to award a tender to a businessman. MORE..
Public Security Minister speaks on probe into Kapila Chandrasena’s death
Public Security Minister speaks on probe into Kapila Chandrasena’s death
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated that no definitive conclusion can be made at this stage regarding the death of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena. MORE..
Vietnam and Sri Lanka elevate ties to ‘comprehensive partnership’ to boost trade, AI and tourism cooperation
Vietnam and Sri Lanka elevate ties to ‘comprehensive partnership’ to boost trade, AI and tourism cooperation
The President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Tô Lâm, who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, announced that Vietnam and Sri Lanka have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations to a ‘‘Comprehensive Partnership...’’ MORE..
Fever outbreak in Deniyaya identified as viral infection: Health officials
Fever outbreak in Deniyaya identified as viral infection: Health officials
Health authorities say that a fever illness reported around the Kotapola Medical Officer of Health (MOH) area has been identified as a viral infection, according to Specialist Dr. Palitha Karunapema of the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health. MORE..
South Africa’s top court revives impeachment process against president
South Africa’s top court revives impeachment process against president
South Africa’s constitutional court revived on Friday impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a scandal dubbed ‘‘Farmgate’’ by local media, saying parliament had acted unlawfully by blocking the process in 2022. MORE..
88-year-old woman found murdered in Tissamaharama
88-year-old woman found murdered in Tissamaharama
Two people, including a woman, have died in separate incidents suspected murder reported from Pitigala and Tissamaharama areas. MORE..
3 people burned alive as volcano erupts in Indonesia, ash rises 10 km high
3 people burned alive as volcano erupts in Indonesia, ash rises 10 km high
In a tragic incident that occurred in Indonesia, at least three people were burned alive when Mount Dukono volcano erupted suddenly. MORE..
TVK secures majority mark as Left, VCK extend support to Vijay
TVK secures majority mark as Left, VCK extend support to Vijay
The Communist Party of India and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) have on Friday decided to extend outside support to the government formation following the hectic efforts made by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-politician Vijay. MORE..
Yoshitha’s money laundering case: Court to deliver decision on preliminary objections
Yoshitha’s money laundering case: Court to deliver decision on preliminary objections
The Colombo High Court today (08) announced that its ruling on the preliminary objections raised in the case filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, a son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, will be delivered on May 14, 2026. MORE..
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 Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, North-Central, Uva, and Southern provinces, as well as the Ampara, Batticaloa, Mannar, and Vavuniya districts. MORE..
SLPP questions circumstances surrounding Kapila Chandrasena’s death
SLPP questions circumstances surrounding Kapila Chandrasena’s death
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary, Sagara Kariyawasam, claims that the death of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena seems suspicious. MORE..
| May 8, 2026 2:51 pm
Police report facts to court over ‘suspicious’ death of Kapila Chandrasena
Police report facts to court over ‘suspicious’ death of Kapila Chandrasena
Police have informed the Fort Magistrate’s Court that former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, was found dead under suspicious circumstances. MORE..
| May 8, 2026 2:34 pm
Presidential Commission probing coal imports begins investigations
Presidential Commission probing coal imports begins investigations
The Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate coal procurement between 2009 and April 16, 2026, has commenced its preliminary investigations. MORE..
Seven suspects arrested over drug network linked to ‘Dubai Sudda’
Seven suspects arrested over drug network linked to ‘Dubai Sudda’
Bandaragama Police have arrested seven suspects, including the alleged key distributor linked to the drug trafficking network of the notorious large-scale drug trafficker known as ‘Dubai Sudda’, following a raid conducted at a suspected drug packaging location. MORE..
Vietnam donates 100MT of fertiliser to Sri Lanka
Vietnam donates 100MT of fertiliser to Sri Lanka
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the Government of Vietnam has donated 100 metric tons of urea and superphosphate fertiliser to Sri Lanka. MORE..
Sri Lanka and Vietnam aim for $ 1B trade by 2030, direct flights to begin this year
Sri Lanka and Vietnam aim for $ 1B trade by 2030, direct flights to begin this year
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that Vietnam Airlines will commence direct flights between Sri Lanka and Vietnam within this year. MORE..
| May 8, 2026 12:11 pm