US Defense Secretary Hegseth orders 20% cut in senior ranks of military

United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has announced steep cuts in the number of top-ranked officers in his latest move to streamline the world’s most powerful military.

ITAK gains victory in Manthai East PS

The Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) has claimed victory in the Manthai East Pradeshiya Sabha in the Mullaitivu District.

Three former presidents fail to vote at LG Poll

Former Presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa, Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Maithripala Sirisena did not cast their votes at today’s Local Government Election.

Ambalangoda Urban Council too goes to NPP

The National People’s Power (NPP) has claimed victory in the Ambalangoda Urban Council election in the Galle District.

NPP wins Hambantota Municipal Council

The National People’s Power (NPP) has emerged victorious in the Hambantota Municipal Council election.

Independent Group claims victory in Haputale Urban Council

Independent Group 1 has won the Haputale Urban Council in the Badulla District, according to official results.

India steps in to stop Sotheby’s auction of sacred Buddhist relics

After being served a legal notice by the Ministry of Culture on Monday evening, international auction house Sothebys has assured the Indian government that it will take adequate measures to prevent the auction of sacred Buddhist relics at its upcoming auction on May 7.

First results of LG poll released: NPP wins

The Election Commission has released the first results of the 2025 Local Government Election.

First LG body result after 8.00pm: ECSL

With the conclusion of voting of the Local Government Elections 2025 at 4.00pm today the Election Commission of Sri Lanka said there is a possibility to issue the first official results of two to three LG bodies after 8.00pm tonight.

AKD returns on special jet arranged by Vietnamese Govt.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake returned to Sri Lanka from Vietnam aboard an Embraer Legacy 600 jet arranged by the Vietnamese government.

Voter turnout exceeds 60% in Kalutara, 50% in Colombo

Voter turnout in the Kalutara and Colombo districts for the 2025 Local Government Elections has surpassed 60% and 50% respectively, as of 4 p.m., according to official data.

President confident of successful election results

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today he was confident that they will get successful results in the Local Government elections.

SL ranks 89 in latest Human Development Index

Sri Lanka is ranked 89 in the latest Human Development Index (HDI), the UN Development Programme (UNDP) said on Tuesday.

CID summons Tusitha Halloluwa over defamation of President

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has summoned former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board, Tusitha Halloluwa to record a statement over the alleged defamatory and false statement made regarding President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Another misidentification of Ishara Sewwandi

In another misidentification of Ishara Sewwandi, who is wanted over the murder of Ganemulle Sanjeewa at the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, a woman bearing the same name has been arrested today by the Kuliyapitiya police.

World Bank Group President to visit Sri Lanka

Ajay Banga will visit Sri Lanka on Wednesday, May 7, the first presidential visit to the country by a World Bank Group president in nearly 20 years.

Voting for LG polls concludes

Voting for the the Local Government elections 2025 was officially concluded at 4.00 p.m. today.

PM Harini responds to alleged election law violation

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya stated that she will respect any action taken by the Election Commission if her recent remarks in Moratuwa are deemed a violation of the Election Law.

Man falls to death while trying to steal gem from Seenigama Devala statue

A man who tried to remove a precious stone fixed on the forehead of Devol Deviyo (deity) of ancient Seenigama Maha Devalaya, which is situated on an offshore islet in Seenigama, collapsed to his death last night.

Dubai driver with double flavoured fags worth Rs. 4.4 Mn nabbed at BIA

A Sri Lankan expatriate worker returning from Dubai was arrested by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today for smuggling in a consignment of special double flavoured cigarettes worth over Rs. 4.4 million.

NCPA launches probe into Kotahena school girl’s death

The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has launched an investigation into the incident where a schoolgirl committed suicide in Kotahena recently.

CSE wraps up the shortened trading session with improved momentum

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) continued its positive momentum from yesterday, with the All-Share Price Index (ASPI) closing above the 15,900 mark once again.

Minor violations of election laws: PAFFREL

There have been minor incidents of violating election laws such as campaigning in a few places in the country today, PAFFREL Executive Director Rohana Hettiarachchi said.

All mobile phone signals deactivated ahead of conclave to elect next Pope

Ahead of the secretive conclave to elect the next pope, all mobile phone signals will be deactivated in the Vatican on Wednesday. The Vatican also plans to use signal jammers around the Sistine Chapel to stop electronic surveillance or communication outside the conclave, where 133 cardinals vote to decide who will be succeeding Pope Francis.

Voter turnout 40 percent in most districts

Voter turnout for the Local Government elections 2025 was over 40 percent in most of the districts as of 2 p.m. today.

President returns

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake returned to the country this afternoon after concluding his official visit to Vietnam.

UK planning on restricting visa applications from Pakistan, Nigeria, Sri Lanka

Visa applications from nationalities thought most likely to overstay and claim asylum in the UK could be restricted under a new government crackdown.

J’pura University student arrested over assaulting fellow student

A student of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura was taken into custody yesterday morning by the Homagama police, following investigations into a complaint of causing grievous injuries to a fellow student.

Committee appointed to probe Excise vehicle misuse case

A three-member committee has been appointed to probe a vehicle misuse case within the Department of Excise.

Two more Sabaragamuwa University students arrested over ragging incident

Two more students from the Faculty of Engineering Technology at the Sabaragamuwa University have been arrested over the ongoing investigations into a ragging incident.