Chinese national arrested over Kohuwala murder

A 26-year-old Chinese national has been arrested by the Western Province South Crime Division in connection with the murder of a Chinese woman in Kohuwala on March 23, 2026.

12-hour water cut imposed in Homagama and surrounding areas

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board said that water supply to Palanwaththa and the surrounding areas in Homagama will be interrupted from 8.00 p.m. today (06) until 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (07), due to prevailing dry weather conditions.

Rishini Weeraratne bags Platinum Excellence Award

Rishini Weeraratne, Editor of ’The Sun’, was honoured with the Platinum Excellence Award for Media Influence, Storytelling, and Women’s Empowerment at the Platinum Excellence Awards 2026, held at Cinnamon Life, Colombo.

NDB Bank fraud shock deepens to Rs. 13.2 bn

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) said an internal fraud has been quantified at about 13.2 billion Sri Lankan rupees, sharply higher than earlier estimates.

No Cabinet discussion on extending judges’ retirement age: Justice Minister

Expressing his views on opposition politicians’ allegations that the Government is planning to extend the retirement age of Supreme Court and Court of Appeal judges, Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara told the Daily Mirror that the Cabinet of Ministers has not discussed anything in that regard.

Three villagers trampled to death in Anuradhapura

Increasing the death toll in the human-elephant conflict in the Anuradhapura district, three villagers- two of them in Eppawala and the other in Priyankaragama- had been trampled to death by wild elephants last mroning. They had died at the scene.

Fuel stocks sufficient for festive season; No price revisions planned: CPC

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has assured the public that fuel shipments are arriving as scheduled, ensuring stable supplies through the upcoming festive season. Managing Director of the CPC Mayura Neththikumara said that there are currently no plans to revise fuel prices during this period.

Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran

Oil prices saw choppy trading on Monday morning in Asia after US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy critical infrastructure in Iran unless it allows ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz.

Police to strictly enforce traffic laws during festive season

Police said that traffic laws will be strictly enforced across the country during the festive season.

Cardinal makes swipe at Donald Trump on Easter Sunday, questions his Christianity

In an obvious swipe at US President Donland Trump over the US-Israeli war on Iran, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said all nations are suffering today because of selfishness of one man who wants to rule the world.

Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage

US President Donald Trump has published an expletive-laden post on social media in which he threatened to destroy Iran’s power plants and bridges if it failed to meet his Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping.

The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth

No-one will have been further from home than the Artemis astronauts.

Vidya’s murderer attempts sexual assault again

One of the seven persons who gang-raped and murdered schoolgirl Sivaloganathan Vidya in Jaffna is 2013 is alleged to have attempted to sexually abuse a lady doctor on duty at the prison in Pallekelle, Kandy where he is kept since conviction.

KKR under pressure ahead of Punjab test in IPL 2026

The 2026 Indian Premier League has begun with a tightly packed table, as several teams sit level on points after the opening round, with net run rate already shaping the early standings.

Leeds beat West Ham in shoot-out to reach FA Cup semis for first time in 39 years

Leeds reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years as they survived a dramatic penalty shoot-out after squandering a two-goal lead in a thrilling clash with West Ham on Sunday.

Iran demands war compensation to reopen Strait of Hormuz: Official

Seyyed Mehdi Tabatabaei, deputy for communications at the Iranian president’s office, has said Iran will open the Strait of Hormuz only after receiving compensation for war damages, paid via a “new legal regime” based on transit fees.

LAUGFS gas also raises LPG prices

LAUGFS Gas PLC has announced a revision of domestic LPG cylinder refill prices, effective from midnight today (05), citing prevailing market conditions.

Government must be protected until objectives of forming it achieved: Tilvin

Claiming that it is not possible to deveolp the country and change the society in a day, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva said today the government must be protected until the objectives of forming the government are achieved.

LP Gas prices increased due to global market surge

Due to rising global energy costs linked to the ongoing international conflict, Litro Gas Lanka Company has announced an increase in domestic LP gas prices with effect from midnight today.

Trump threatens ’’crazy b***s’’ of Iran and demands reopening ’’f***g strait’’ of Hormuz before Tuesday

The president of the United States, Donald Trump, launched this Sunday his toughest warning to date, loaded with insults, against the authorities of Iran after the blockade of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. He has given them until next Tuesday to reopen the passage or, otherwise, assures that he will order a massive attack against the country’s main infrastructures.

Jaffna island teachers lose hardship allowances after school reclassification

Teachers serving in several remote island schools in Jaffna have been deprived of their hardship allowances following a recent school classification revision, prompting urgent appeals for intervention by the Education Ministry.

GMOA issues ultimatum to Health Minister

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has issued an ultimatum to Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, granting him until 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (06) to begin discussions to resolve the ongoing doctors’ strike.

Sri Lankan diplomat Ketheeswaran accused of interference in Puducherry election

Sri Lanka’s Deputy Consul General for South India, Ganesanathan Ketheeswaran, has been accused by Pawan Khera, Chairman of the Media and Publicity Department of the All India Congress Committee of interfering in the internal affairs of Puducherry, following his participation in a meeting there.

WHO chief raises concerns over US-Israeli attacks on nuclear sites in Iran

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organisation, has raised the alarm over the safety of nuclear facilities in Iran following US-Israeli strikes close to the Bushehr nuclear power plant.

Chinese passenger nabbed at BIA for smuggling protected Kothalahimbutu

A Chinese national attempting to illegally smuggle 48.6 kilograms of Kothalahimbutu out of Sri Lanka has been arrested by Customs officers at the Departure Terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

Sri Lanka–China relations commemorative publication launched in Beijing

A commemorative tea table book titled “Sri Lanka - China Relations: Community with a Shared Future” was launched in Beijing, marking 70 years of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and China.

Iran claims it shot down US C-130 support aircraft in Isfahan

Iran claimed on Sunday that it shot down a US C-130 support aircraft in the southern area of Isfahan.

Silence over ‘Ondesterone’ vaccine raises suspicion – Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa

Specialist Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa has alleged that the continued silence of health authorities over the controversial “Ondesterone” vaccine, suspected to be linked to several patient deaths, raises serious concerns.

Fuel station owners to hold silent protest at CPC tomorrow

The Petroleum Distributors Association (PDA) has announced that fuel station owners across the island will stage a silent protest in front of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) tomorrow (06) at 9.30 a.m., citing several unresolved issues affecting their operations.

Iran says several ’enemy flying objects’ destroyed during US pilot rescue mission

Several ’’flying objects’’ ​were destroyed during the U.S. mission ‌to find a stranded airman in Iran, the Revolutionary Guards said ​on Sunday according to ​Tasnim news agency.