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Hatton bus crash: One succumbs to injuries, over 30 hospitalised
Hatton bus crash: One succumbs to injuries, over 30 hospitalised
One person has succumbed to injuries after a private bus veered off the road and plunged nearly 35 feet down a precipice in the Battalgalla Estate area of Dickoya along the Hatton - Fordyce main road today (29), Police Media Division said. MORE..
Treasury Secretary informs he will not appear before COPF tomorrow
Treasury Secretary informs he will not appear before COPF tomorrow
The Secretary to the Treasury Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma has informed the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) in a letter that he will not appear before the committee tomorrow (30), according to COPF Chairman Dr Harsha de Silva. MORE..
Ex-MP Eran Wickramaratne appointed chairman of SLC interim committee
Ex-MP Eran Wickramaratne appointed chairman of SLC interim committee
An interim committee headed by former Member of Parliament Eran Wickramaratne has been appointed to run Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) following the resignation of SLC president Shammi Silva and his Executive Committee. MORE..
| April 29, 2026 5:36 pm
India, Sri Lanka reaffirm maritime partnership through bilateral diving exercise
India, Sri Lanka reaffirm maritime partnership through bilateral diving exercise
India and Sri Lanka reaffirmed their growing maritime partnership through the fourth edition of the bilateral diving exercise, IN-SLN DIVEX 2026, conducted at Colombo from April 21-28. MORE..
Two dead after small plane crashes into Australia airport hangar
Two dead after small plane crashes into Australia airport hangar
Two people have died after a small plane crashed into a hangar at an airport in South Australia, authorities say. MORE..
Dambulla restaurant fined for selling bottled water at inflated prices
Dambulla restaurant fined for selling bottled water at inflated prices
The Dambulla Magistrate’s Court today (29) imposed a fine of Rs. 510,000 on a restaurant in the Dambulla area for selling bottled drinking water, which were passed their expiry date, at a price exceeding the maximum retail price. MORE..
Around 20 injured after bus plunges into precipice in Hatton
Around 20 injured after bus plunges into precipice in Hatton
At least 20 people have sustained injuries in an accident after a passenger transport bus veered off the road and plunged into a precipice this afternoon (29) in the Wataragala Estate area on the Hatton–Dikoya main road. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the North-Central, Eastern, Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kurunegala, Monaragala, Vavuniya, Mullaittivu, and Kilinochchi districts. MORE..
Case against ex-President Ranil adjourned till July, CID ordered to submit progress report
Case against ex-President Ranil adjourned till July, CID ordered to submit progress report
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (29) ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to submit a progress report on an ongoing investigation into a complaint filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake over alleged misappropriation of public funds. MORE..
Russian Health Minister to visit Sri Lanka
Russian Health Minister to visit Sri Lanka
Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko and a delegation will arrive in Sri Lanka on May 3 for a three-day official visit. MORE..
Electric train services under Colombo suburban railway project to commence next year
Electric train services under Colombo suburban railway project to commence next year
A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and officials of the Ministry of Transport and Highways was held today (29) at the Presidential Secretariat on the modernisation of railway services in the Colombo suburban area and related plans. 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, Northern, North-Central, Southern, North-Western provinces and in the Trincomalee district. MORE..
Sri Lanka and Indonesia consider granting visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders
Sri Lanka and Indonesia consider granting visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders
Sri Lanka and Indonesia have held discussions to grant visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders of both countries. MORE..
South Korean appeals court gives 7-year jail term to former President Yoon in arrest obstruction case
South Korean appeals court gives 7-year jail term to former President Yoon in arrest obstruction case
A South Korean appeals court on Wednesday gave a seven-year jail term to former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges including obstructing investigators trying to execute an arrest warrant since his short-lived 2024 martial law declaration. MORE..
Trump tells aides to prepare for lengthy Hormuz blockade: Report
Trump tells aides to prepare for lengthy Hormuz blockade: Report
US President Donald Trump told his aides to prepare for an extended US Naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the Wall Street Journal reported, as the US looks to intensify economic pressure on Iran as the war enters its third month. MORE..
Price of wheat flour increased by Rs. 5
Price of wheat flour increased by Rs. 5
The price of wheat flour will be increased with effect from today (29), the Prima Ceylon (Pvt) Limited has announced. MORE..
Sri Lanka Cricket placed under Sports Ministry control after Executive Committee resigns
Sri Lanka Cricket placed under Sports Ministry control after Executive Committee resigns
The resignation of the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), including its President Shammi Silva, has been accepted by the Minister of Sports. MORE..
Suspected gunman linked to foreign-based underworld figure arrested in Homagama
Suspected gunman linked to foreign-based underworld figure arrested in Homagama
A suspected gunman linked to an organized criminal known as “Homagama Gagana” who is currently residing overseas has been arrested by police. MORE..
President meets Ven. Pannakara Thero following “Ehipassiko” peace walk
President meets Ven. Pannakara Thero following “Ehipassiko” peace walk
Following the state closing ceremony of the seven-day “Ehipassiko” Peace Walk held in Sri Lanka, during which a message of peace was shared with people around the world and the heritage of Buddhism...MORE..
SLC President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee resign with effect from today
SLC President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee resign with effect from today
The President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Shammi Silva has tendered his resignation from the post with effect from today (29), SLC said in a statement. MORE..
Fisheries Minister condemns assault on Sri Lankan national in India
Fisheries Minister condemns assault on Sri Lankan national in India
The Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Ocean Resources, Ramalingam Chandrasekhar has strongly condemned the incident in which a Sri Lankan national was arrested and severely assaulted in India. MORE..
MP Ramanathan Archchuna granted bail
MP Ramanathan Archchuna granted bail
Jaffna District Member of Parliament Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna, who was arrested by the Ilavalai Police on Monday, has been granted bail. MORE..
Bus accident leaves two injured after driver suffers medical emergency
Bus accident leaves two injured after driver suffers medical emergency
A bus travelling from Moratuwa to Panadura veered off the road and crashed into a house after the driver suffered a sudden illness, police stated. MORE..
Final decision on proposed electricity tariff revision on May 9
Final decision on proposed electricity tariff revision on May 9
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced that its final decision on the proposed revision of electricity tariffs will be made public on May 9. MORE..
15 Tamil Nadu fishermen released from Sri Lanka land in Chennai
15 Tamil Nadu fishermen released from Sri Lanka land in Chennai
A total of 15 Tamil Nadu fishermen landed this morning following their release from the Sri Lankan custody. MORE..