President congratulates Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his congratulations to C. Joseph Vijay following his swearing-in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, India, highlighting the deep-rooted historical, cultural, and people-to-people ties between Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu.

Sanjula Manoj wins the inaugural season of MasterChef Sri Lanka

After months of intense competition, emotional moments, and exceptional culinary performances, Sanjula Manoj has emerged as the winner of the inaugural season of MasterChef Sri Lanka, earning the title of Sri Lanka’s first-ever MasterChef.

TVK chief Joseph Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

TVK founder C Joseph Vijay takes oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday.

Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict ’coming to an end’

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he thinks Russia’s conflict with Ukraine is coming to an end, addressing reporters after a scaled-back military parade in Moscow marking the Soviet victory in World War Two.

Australia hands over 12 surveillance drones to Sri Lanka Coast Guard

The Commander of the Australian Joint Agency Task Force, Operation Sovereign Borders and Commander of Maritime Border Command, Rear Admiral Brett Sonter, ceremonially handed over 12 surveillance drones to the Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph, during an event held at the Coast Guard Headquarters in Mirissa.

Sri Lankan passenger arrested at BIA with Hashish worth Rs. 47.7 Mn

A Sri Lankan passenger who arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport carrying a stock of the narcotic substance ‘hashish’ was arrested by officers of the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) early today (10).

Israelis rally against government in Tel Aviv

Dozens of Israelis have protested in Tel Aviv overnight against the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the ongoing attacks on southern Lebanon.

Deniyaya schools to stay closed on 11th and 12th due to viral flu

Authorities have decided to extend the closure of four schools within the Deniyaya Education Zone due to a rapidly spreading viral flu among the student.

Sudden water disruption in Kaduwela and surrounding areas

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced an emergency water cut in several areas following a sudden breakdown in the main transmission pipeline supplying water from Ambatale to Kaduwela.

Vijay to take oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister tomorrow

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday at 3 PM.

Low-pressure area likely to form near Sri Lanka by May 11

A low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressure area around May 11, with prevailing showery conditions across the island expected to continue over the next few days, the Department of Meteorology said.

‘PIC-Net’ Initiative launched to improve efficiency of public service delivery

Plans have been made to establish the Public Impact Champions Network (PIC-Net) with the aim of driving institutional-level digital transformation across the public sector, as a key component of the Government’s Digital Economy Strategy.

Warning issued as heavy rains lash several provinces

The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for heavy rainfall in several parts of the country, warning that showers exceeding 100 mm are likely in some areas.

Airbus probe: SLPP says Mahinda Rajapaksa receives letter of summons

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been summoned to appear before Sri Lanka’s Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on May 12 to provide a statement in connection with the Airbus deal investigation.

Sri Lanka’s Fertility Shock: Is the Crisis Real?

Sri Lanka’s latest population census has delivered what appears to be a demographic shock. According to the 2024 Census of Population and Housing, the country’s fertility rate has fallen to just 1.3 children per woman—a level usually associated with some of the world’s lowest-fertility societies. If taken at face value, this would signal a dramatic and rapid shift in how Sri Lankan families are formed.

Marauding elephant herd wreak havoc in Ennungoda village

A herd of more than 20 wild elephants that raided the Kottukachchiya division has wreaked havoc, destroying houses and cultivated land. Villagers who expressed concern about the threat of wild elephants in the area, said civilian life in several villages had been disrupted.

Electricity tariffs to rise by 18% for high-consumption users

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced a decision to increase electricity tariffs by 18% for the second and third quarters of 2026.

SLs first Women’s Sub Fertility Medical Unit opens in Galle

For the first time in Sri Lanka a Women’s Sub Fertility Medical Unit was established yesterday at Karapitiya German-Sri Lanka Friendship Women’s Hospital.

Russia says US, Bahrain should withdraw UN resolution on Iran’s actions in Hormuz Strait

Moscow is urging the US and Bahrain to withdraw a draft resolution in the UN Security Council that calls on Iran to end its blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

ACMC suspends party membership of Kurunegala Deputy Mayor

The All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) has officially suspended the party membership of the Deputy Mayor of the Kurunegala Municipal Council, Ashardeen Moinudeen, with immediate effect. The decision follows his arrest by authorities over allegations of soliciting a significant bribe.

MasterChef Sri Lanka Grand Finale to Air on 9th May

After months of intense challenges, emotional eliminations, and unforgettable culinary moments, MasterChef Sri Lanka is set to crown its first-ever winner this Saturday, May 9th at 8.00 p.m.

Viet Nam and SL agree to upgrade bilateral relations into a comprehensive partnership programme

Visiting Vietnamese President To Lam who addressed Parliament yesterday announced that both his country and Sri Lanka have agreed to upgrade the bilateral relationship into a comprehensive and active bilateral programme.

Irresponsible speculation to be discouraged; thorough, impartial, objective investigation needed - GL

Referring to the death of former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines Kapila Chandrasena, former External Affairs Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris who is actively involved in opposition politics said that irresponsible speculation should be discouraged, and the best way for it was the conduct of a complete, thorough, impartial investigation into the incident.

Courts Registrar remanded

The former Registrar of Welimada Magistrate’s Court who had been arrested by Welimada Police in connection with the alleged theft of case productions was produced before Welimada Magistrate R.A.C.P Amaratunga and remanded till May 18.

16th National Lotus Flower Ceremony tomorrow at Samadhi Buddha Statue

Organized by the Siseth Foundation under the theme ’’Ending Conflicts, For Universal Humanity,’’ the event features an offering of 200,000 lotus flowers.

Chief Prelate of Atamasthana arrested

The Chief Prelate of the Atamasthana, Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero, has been arrested following serious allegations of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl.

America ready to support probe into cyber thefts

In the wake of the US $ 2.5 million cyber theft at the Finance Ministry and reports of America’s Federal Bureau (FBI) being approached for help in investigations, the United States said it values its law enforcement partnership with Sri Lanka and is prepared to consider official requests for assistance submitted through appropriate diplomatic and law enforcement channels.

Robbery at Salawa Estate

An armed gang of six men that entered the superintendent’s bungalow in Kosgama Salawa Estate of the Pussellawa Estate Company in the early hours of last morning had trussed up the watchers and robbed the superintendent of Rs. 10 million at gun point and fled in his vehicle.

Trump announces three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war

United States ⁠President Donald Trump ⁠says ‌there will be a three-day ceasefire in ⁠the war between ⁠Russia and ⁠Ukraine.

Post-mortem of former SriLankan Airlines CEO to be conducted today

The post-mortem examination of the former Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, is scheduled to take place today, May 9.