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Mahinda Rajapaksa, Piyankara Jayaratne summoned to Bribery commission

03 May 2026

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Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne have been summoned to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on May 12, 2026.

Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko arrives in Sri Lanka

03 May 2026

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The Health Minister of the Russian Federation, Mikhail Murashko, accompanied by a high-level delegation, arrived in Sri Lanka this morning for a three-day official visit. The delegation landed at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake at 10:20 AM via Aeroflot flight SU-288, arriving directly from Moscow.

Maldives President Muizzu arrives in Sri Lanka today

03 May 2026

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Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (May 3) on a state visit, marking his first official trip to the country since assuming office in 2023.

Fuel prices increased from midnight

02 May 2026

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Fuel prices will be increased with effect from midnight today, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) announced.

India collects 2.43 trillion rupees in goods and services tax in April

02 May 2026

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India collected ‌2.43 trillion rupees ($25.61 ​billion) ​in goods and ⁠services ​tax in ​April, a rise of ​8.7% ​from last year, ‌the ⁠government said in a ​statement ​on ⁠Friday.

Iranian Ambassador links Minab tragedy with orphaned children in Colombo

02 May 2026

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Iranian Ambassador Alireza Delkhosh brought together the memory of the Minab school tragedy with the lives of orphaned children in Sri Lanka, turning a simple gathering at the Fathima Orphanage into a moment of shared sorrow,

AI in Higher Education: A shift that cannot be ignored?

02 May 2026

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept; it is already integrated into the daily lives of everyone, including students across Sri Lankan higher education institutions. AI tools have revolutionised everyday academic

An influential figure behind the appointment of Eran as the Chief of SLC Transition Committee: Chamara

02 May 2026

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There is an influential lady behind the appointment of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member Eran Wickremaratne as the Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) transitional committee, Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) National

Some opposition groups plotting to destabilise country, create turmoil: President

02 May 2026

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Claiming that certain opposition politicians are plotting to destabilise the government and create turmoil in the country, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday such ploys will be unsuccessful as the stability of the

SJB rally Journalists’ rights denied on Workers’ Day

02 May 2026

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Journalists who arrived at P. D. Sirisena Ground, Maligawatte, yesterday were met with restrictions that prevented them from carrying out their duties of covering the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) May Day rally in the usual manner.

24-year imprisonment for sexually abusing 15-year-old boy

02 May 2026

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A Dhamma school teacher who stood indicted with causing grave sexual abuse to a 15-year-old boy was found guilty and sentenced to 24 years’ rigorous imprisonment by Monaragala High Court Judge Dr. Damith Nalinda Hewawasam

Suspended treasury official’s death ruled suicide

02 May 2026

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A four-member committee of forensic medical experts confirmed that the suspicious death of a suspended Assistant Director of the Ministry of Finance was a suicide caused by self-inflicted injuries. The death brought renewed attention

Govt. moves to tighten foreign travel rules for monks

02 May 2026

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The government is moving to strictly enforce and update regulations governing the foreign travel of Buddhist monks, aiming to restore order and address serious misconduct within the clergy.

Masters’ badminton to attract foreign exponents

02 May 2026

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Organisers of the prestigious Ceylon Masters International Badminton Championship are expecting an increased number of foreign participants at the sixth edition of the tournament, scheduled to be held from June 25 to 29 in

44 teams, white balls and coloured kits for MCA knock-outs

02 May 2026

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As many as 44 teams face the knockout stage of the MCA T20 ‘G’ Division tournament which commenced with the pre-quarter finals yesterday and the final on May 24.

Verstappen claims rule changes ‘a trickle’

02 May 2026

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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen says the changes to Formula 1’s rules amount to “a tickle” in terms of addressing his and other drivers’ concerns about the new style of racing.

Trinity favoured as Antonians need to find their feet

02 May 2026

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Trinity College will hold the edge when they lock horns with traditional rival St. Anthony’s College in their inter school Under-19 rugby League encounter today at Pallekele with kick-off at 4 pm.

Mahanama and DSS post easy wins

02 May 2026

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Traditional rivals Mahanama College Colombo and D.S. Senanayake College warmed up for their forthcoming match by recording easy first innings wins against De Mazenod and Dharmapala MV Pannipitiya in the Under 19 inter-

Versus New Zealand Under-85kgs Sri Lanka miss Jensen, Ekanayake as Gunaratne, Kavindu return

02 May 2026

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Sri Lanka will face the New Zealand Under-85kg rugby outfit in the second match at Nittawela on Sunday with kick-off at 4 pm in what promises to be a defining encounter in the race for the Sir Graham Henry Trophy and spectators will

Water cannon salute for marathon runner

02 May 2026

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Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe has returned home to joyous scenes after becoming the first man to run a marathon in under two hours in competitive race conditions.

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Sri Lanka find right combination in WI defeat

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Heavy rain expected as El Niño conditions set to develop globally after February: Officials

Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates further against US Dollar

Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates further against US Dollar

Sri Lankan monk among seven arrested in Boston prostitution sting, resigns from post

Sri Lankan monk among seven arrested in Boston prostitution sting, resigns from post

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