Kamindu Mendis wins Catch of the Season in IPL 2025

Kamindu Mendis won the Catch of the Season award in IPL 2025 for a spectacular diving effort against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Chennai.

Power and Energy Ministry contradicts itself over CEB Chairman

The Power and Energy Ministry has contradicted itself regarding the resignation of CEB Chairman Dr. Tilak Siyambalapitiya, weeks after strongly denying it.

KDU to be converted into an international defence university

The Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) is to be converted into an international defence university, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament today.

SriLankan Airlines’ new Airbus A330-200 lands after low-altitude flyover

SriLankan Airlines’ newly added Airbus A330-200 landed at the Bandaranaike International Airport a short while ago, following its arrival from Paris.

Kohli guides Bengaluru to first IPL title

Batting legend Virat Kohli guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-run win over Punjab Kings on Tuesday to claim their first ever Indian Premier League title.

A330-200 to fly low from Port City to Pandura - Timing revealed

SriLankan Airlines’ newly added Airbus A330-200 will perform a low-altitude flyover from Colombo Port City to Pandura tomorrow (04), between 8:15 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., allowing the public to enjoy a clear view of the aircraft.

Woman nabbed at BIA for smuggling Rs. 4.1 Mn worth fags

A local woman, who is a resident of Andiambalama, returning from Dubai was intercepted by the Sri Lanka Customs at the airport for smuggling foreign cigarettes worth over Rs. 4.1 million into the country.

Injured elephant treated, recovering after rescue in Mahawa

An elephant that had been roaming the Wandurussa forest area in the Mahawa region with a leg injury is now recovering, the Mahawa Wildlife Office said.

At least 27 Palestinians killed while waiting for aid distribution

Local health authorities in Gaza said on Tuesday that at least 27 Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire while waiting for aid distribution near Rafah.

Billions at stake as renewable energy projects face deliberate sabotage

A deliberate attempt is reportedly underway to derail Sri Lanka’s renewable energy progress, as powerful interests move to protect the dominance of thermal power, sources within the Ministry of Energy have revealed.

Keheliya to be indicted over import of substandard Immunoglobulin

The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several others accused in the controversial importation of substandard human immunoglobulin vaccines will be formally indicted before a three-judge bench of the High Court next week.

11 suspects remanded over trafficking 778 kgs of heroin, ICE

Eleven suspects who were arrested while allegedly transporting approximately 778 kilograms of heroin and Crystal methamphetamine (ICE) by boat off the southern coast of Sri Lanka were ordered to be remanded till June 17.

Court issues notices on IRD, SLC over cricketers’ tax dispute case

The Court of Appeal today issued formal notices on the respondents, including the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), following an agreement between the parties for an interim settlement in connection with writ petitions filed by Sri Lanka’s national cricket players.

Ceylon Electricity Board gets new chairman

Professor K.T.M. Udayanga Hemapala has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) following the resignation of Dr. Tilak Siyambalapitiya.

CSE hits new all-time high as market closes

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a positive note today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) reaching an all-time high of 17,214.39, marking an increase of 234.50 points (1.38%). Similarly, the S&P SL20 Index also recorded an all-time high, rising by 96.36 points (1.91%) to close at 5,131.28.

A cardiologist’s perspective on a growing crisis

As a cardiologist practicing for over 25 years, I have seen a disturbing rise in heart attacks among young adults-especially in Sri Lanka and other South Asian countries.

More than 200 prisoners break out of Pakistani jail after earthquake panic, says official

More than 200 inmates escaped from a jail in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi late on Monday when they overpowered prison guards after being allowed to leave their cells following a series of earthquakes, local officials and police said.

Man arrested after beheading pregnant wife

A man was arrested on Tuesday after he allegedly beheaded his pregnant wife and surrendered to police while carrying her severed head.

Govt. to introduce Metro Bus Unit with 100 comfortable, low-entry buses

The government has planned to deploy 100 comfortable, low-floor buses for passenger transport along several major road corridors, including Colombo, Makumbura (Kottawa), Kaduwela, Kadawatha and Moratuwa.

Govt. denies reports of Cabinet reshuffle or PM change

Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa today denied recent media reports suggesting an imminent Cabinet reshuffle or a change in the Prime Minister’s post.

Australia ready to work with Sri Lanka’s new administration: Australian Deputy Prime Minister

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence of Australia Richard Marles, reflecting on the 70-year economic and political relationship between the two countries, conveyed Australia’s commitment to working closely with Sri Lanka’s new administration.

Govt. to take next decision on Covid-19 based on number of cases reported: Nalinda

The Health Ministry will take the next decision over the current spread of Covid-19 in Sri Lanka based on the number of cases being reported, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Female student attempts suicide over alleged ragging

Four students of the Kuliyapitiya Technical College have been arrested over a suspected ragging incident that led a first-year female student to attempt suicide by jumping into a nearby lake.

Immunoglobulin drug cleared for use after quality resolved

The Ministry of Health has clarified recent reports concerning the immunoglobulin drug manufactured by India’s ICHOR Biologics Pvt Ltd. Registered in Sri Lanka in April 2023 after thorough evaluation by the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA), the drug faced temporary suspension following complaints about its quality.

Opposition coalition to take control of Bentota Pradeshiya Sabha

Three opposition parties and two independent groups have agreed to form a coalition to take control of the Bentota Pradeshiya Sabha.

Supreme Court dismisses FR petition by convicts in Krishanthi Kumaraswamy murder case

A Supreme Court three-judge-bench today unanimously refused leave to appeal and dismissed a Fundamental Rights application filed by five convicts in the high-profile Krishanthi Kumaraswamy abduction, rape and murder case, whose conviction dates back to 1998.

Government to probe gifting of lands to cricketers, artistes, politicians

The Government is to probe the lands given to cricketers, artistes and politicians during the past years, Parliament was told today.

SLADA gets new chairman

Dr. Dushan Lalisha Kahatapitiya officially assumed duties today as the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA).

Tissa seeks additional time to file answers against Harini’s defamatory case

Samagi Jana Balawegaya National Organiser Tissa Attanayake sought additional time to file answers in connection with a defamation case filed by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.

Kohli eyes history in IPL Final

Virat Kohli has a chance to script history and achieve a feat that no other batter in the world has been able to claim so far.