Bill Gates accuses Elon Musk of killing poor children

Microsoft founder Bill Gates accused Elon Musk of killing poor children as he announced that he would give away 99% of his fortune over the next 20 years and that the Gates Foundation would cease operations by 2045.

Govt. to auction 27 luxury and decommissioned vehicles

The Presidential Secretariat has commenced the second phase of bidding for the sale of 27 luxury and decommissioned vehicles, including BMW cars, V08 vehicles and Land Rover SUVs.

Court directs AG to explore resolution in national cricketers’ employee status dispute

The Court of Appeal today directed the Attorney General to inform court whether there is a possibility of resolving the issues concerning Sri Lanka’s national cricket players, following their classification as employees of the national association, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).

Don’t sensationalise Kotahena girl’s death: Bimal tells Opposition

Claiming that the Opposition is trying to use the Kotahena girl’s death for political ends, Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake today urged the Opposition to refrain from politicising the girl’s death.

IPL 2025 suspended indefinitely due to escalating India-Pak conflict

The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been suspended with immediate effect due to the heightened armed conflict between India and Pakistan following the terrorist strike on tourists in Pahalgam, as per media reports.

Govt to introduce mechanism to deal with child molesting cases: PM

The Government is to introduce a mechanism to deal with child molesting cases brininging the relevant Ministries and other institutions together, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament today.

Parents of Kotahena school girl yet to meet me with petition: Women & Child Affairs Minister

Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj said that the parents of Kotahena school girl has not made a formal complaint as yet despite requests to do so.

Education Ministry in hot water over Kotahena child’s suicide

A massive protest was staged in front of the Ramanathan Hindu Ladies’ College, Bambalapitiya on May 8 (Thursday) demanding justice for Dilshi Amshika, (15) a former student of the school who took her own life on April 29 as a result of the trauma she had to endure following alleged sexual and psychological abuse by her school mathematics teacher.

Update: Six die in Bell 212 helicopter crash in Maduru Oya

At least six security forces personnel were killed when a Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter, operated by the No. 7 Squadron, crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir during a demonstration this morning.

President congratulates Pope Leo XIV

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extended his warm congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the new leader of the Catholic Church.

UPDATE: SLAF helicopter crashes into Maduru Oya during training exercise

A Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 7 Squadron of the Sri Lanka Air Force crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir during a training exercise this morning.

CBSL tightens oversight on IT and cybersecurity risks in banking sector

In a move to reinforce operational resilience across the banking sector, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a new directive mandating licensed banks to promptly report a broad range of

Jacqueline Fernandez: Only Bollywood actress to own a private island ?

Indian film stars are known for their opulent lifestyles, often flaunting private jets, luxury cars, and sprawling bungalows. Yet, one Bollywood actress stands out with an exceptionally rare asset — a private island.

Sri Pada pilgrim season ends

Sri Pada pilgrim season 2024/25 will end on Vesak full moon Poya day on May 12.

Sri Lanka on heightened alert over possible implications

Amid fears that India and Pakistan are on the brink of a wider conflict, Sri Lanka currently remains alert on possible implications for the country and its people, particularly for those studying and working in these two countries.

Has Chikungunya been contained?

Despite health authorities issuing fresh guidelines to tackle the growing threat of Chikungunya, action on the ground tells a different story as it seems the fight against this mosquito-borne disease is more talk than walk.

Pakistan’s T20 cricket league moved to UAE over India conflict

Pakistan’s T20 cricket league will be relocated to the United Arab Emirates, officials said Friday, after Indian attacks on the country including a drone that reached Rawalpindi stadium.

Manchester United reach the Europa League final

Manchester United and Tottenham will meet in an all-English Europa League final on 21 May.

A new Pope has been elected, Pope Leo XIV

The new pope has been revealed as Robert Prevost of the US, the first American pontiff in history.

Positive momentum returns despite low turnover

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) showed positive momentum today, recovering from a decline seen yesterday.

A new Pope has been elected

White smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican this evening, signaling that a new Pope has been elected.

Man injured in shooting in Kottawa

An individual was injured in a shooting incident near a temple in the Malapalla area of Kottawa, police said.

Bangladesh to adopt Sri Lankan model for dengue elimination

Bangladesh is set to implement the Sri Lankan model to combat and eliminate dengue.

Immigration nabs 34 overstaying Bangladeshi nationals from Seeduwa

A group of over 30 Bangladeshi nationals who were overstaying their tourist visas was taken into custody by the Department of Immigration and Emigration officials who raided a guesthouse in Seeduwa this afternoon.

Deshabandhu summoned before Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry

Suspended Inspector General of Police Deshabandhu Tennakoon has been summoned to appear before the Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry investigating his conduct, on May 19.

MP Ramanathan Archchuna ordered to be removed from chamber

Independent MP Ramanathan Archchuna was ordered to be removed from Parliament for continuous misbehaviour by presiding member Aravinda Senarath today.

Special trains for Vesak and long holidays

Special train services have been arranged for four days for the convenience of commuters during the upcoming long weekend and for the State Vesak Festival, the Railways Department announced.

’Gehenu Lamai’ selected for Cannes Classics at 78th Festival de Cannes

The landmark 1978 Sinhala-language film Gehenu Lamai (Girls), directed by the late Dr. Sumitra Peries, has been officially selected for the prestigious Cannes Classics section at the 78th Festival de Cannes.

Kotahena sexual abuse suspect is NPP organiser, Says Namal

The maths teacher who is accused of sexually abusing a child in Kotahena is a NPP organiser for Colombo Central, SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa said today.

PSL matches shifted to Karachi amid rising Pakistan-India tensions

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced that the remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be relocated to Karachi due to escalating tensions between Pakistan and India.