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Two arrested at BIA with gold hidden among vehicle spare parts

Two businessmen transporting gold worth Rs. 210 million, hidden among vehicle spare parts, were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

Abandoned coconut lands to be taken over by government: CCB Chairman

The Coconut Cultivation Board (CCB) announced that attention has been focused on taking over and developing 500,000 acres of coconut cultivation land that is currently uncultivated.

Sumedha and Nadeeka to lead Sri Lanka at Asian Meet

Sri Lanka Athletics (SLA) has named two international level athletes, Sumedha Ranasinghe and Nadeeka Lekamge as the Men’s and Women’s Captain for the 26th Asian Senior Athletic Championship 2025.

Tourist arrivals surge early May reaching 32% of 2025 target

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector showed improved growth in tourist arrivals in the first 13 days of May 2025, with an expansion of 21.53 percent year-on-year (YoY) compared to the same period in 2024.

SL finalises US$ 930.8mn restructuring package with India

Sri Lanka has formalised a series of debt restructuring deals with the Export-Import Bank of India, covering credit lines and buyer’s credit facilities worth approximately US$ 930.8 million, the Finance Ministry said

Sinopec facing obstacles in Sri Lanka: Top Chinese scholar

Sinopec, the leading Chinese petroleum company that has sought to invest in Sri Lanka, is facing obstacles in pressing ahead with implementation, a leading Chinese scholar who is presently in Sri Lanka told Daily Mirror yesterday.

Man injured in Police shooting during illicit liquor raid in Kalpitiya

A 31-year-old man was injured after police opened fire during a raid on an illicit liquor den in Kalpitiya, Galle.

SJB General Secretary fails to attend today’s meeting but says committed to cause

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said today that he was unable to attend the meeting of Opposition party General Secretaries held to discuss the formation of joint administrations in local bodies, due to unavoidable circumstances.

Government moves to address salt shortage as shipments expected this week

The Trade Ministry has taken urgent measures to import sufficient stocks of salt in response to a developing shortage in the market, with shipments expected to arrive within the week, officials confirmed.

Rolls-Royce Phantom touches down in SL

A brand-new Rolls-Royce Phantom Series 8 II, Bentley Bentayga and BMW M3 CS have officially arrived in Sri Lanka, marking the high-profile return of ultra-luxury vehicles following the recent easing of the vehicle import ban.

Pillayan challenges his arrest, detention before Supreme Court

Former Eastern Province Chief Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pillayan has filed a Fundamental Rights petition before the Supreme Court challenging his arrest in connection with the abduction and disappearance of Professor Sivasubramaniam Ravindranath, a former Vice-Chancellor of the Eastern University.

TID probes Harak Kata’s allegations against Ex-Minister, IGP

The Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) has launched an investigation into claims by underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias Harak Kata, who alleged that he is being detained in Tangalle after refusing to pay a Rs. 300 million bribe.

Cabinet nod to import salt

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a decision to permit the import of salt for both industrial and consumer use till June 10, 2025.

Three Sri Lankan entrepreneurs shine on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list

Sri Lanka celebrated a key milestone as three of its young and emerging entrepreneurs ; Yanika Amarasekera-Siyaguna, Charith N Silva, and Nikin Matharaarachchi have been named to the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025 list. Yanika Amarasekera-Siyaguna founded Silver Aislein 2019, Sri Lanka’s first online wedding registry platform.

Wijeya Newspaper’s COO awarded APO national award for productivity

University student fined for sharing nude photo

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali today imposed a fine of Rs. 5,000 on a university student who pleaded guilty to sharing a nude photograph of a fellow female undergraduate to a WhatsApp group in exchange for Rs. 500.

SC integrates GovPay, advancing legal system digitalization

Marking a significant milestone in the digital transformation of Sri Lanka’s legal system, the Supreme Court (SC) today inaugurated its integration with GovPay, the government’s digital payment platform.

Former Land Reclamation Chairman granted bail in Rs. 27.6 Mn case

Former Chairman of the Land Reclamation and Development Corporation, Prasad Harshan De Silva, was arrested today by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption in connection with the alleged misappropriation of Rs. 27.6 million.

Govt Analyst, DMT officials inspect Gerandi Ella ill-fated bus

The Government Analyst and officials from the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) inspected the ill fated bus that claimed 23 lives of passengers in Gerandi Ella, Ramboda last week.

U.S. provides $1M worth of nuclear detection gear to Sri Lanka Navy

The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has provided state-of-the-art radiation and chemical detection equipment valued at $1 million (299 million LKR) to the Sri Lanka Navy, significantly boosting the country’s capacity to detect and respond to nuclear, radiological, and chemical threats in its maritime domain.

Trump says India willing to charge ’no tariffs’ on US goods

US President Donald Trump has said that India has offered to drop all tariffs on goods imported from his country.

Kusal Mendis to replace Buttler at GT for IPL playoffs

Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis will replace Jos Buttler in the Gujarat Titans squad for the IPL playoffs.

Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely’’: Sumanthiran responds to President

Referring to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s statement on forming administrations in local councils, former MP M.A. Sumanthiran remarked that ’’power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.’’

Putin and Zelensky to skip Ukraine peace talks

Neither Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky nor Russian President Vladimir Putin will take part in the first direct Ukraine peace talks since 2022, dampening hopes for a breakthrough. Putin first proposed direct negotiations for May 15 over the weekend, but the Kremlin later announced he would not be attending.

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Fuel leaks into upper Kotmale reservoir after bowser overturns

A fuel bowser carrying 13,000 liters of fuel has gone missing after overturning causing a significant spill into the Upper Kotmale Reservoir.

Seven new envoys to Sri Lanka present credentials to President

Seven newly appointed foreign ambassadors to Sri Lanka presented their credentials to President Anura Kumara Disanayake today at the Presidential Secretariat, President’s Media Division (PMD)said.

No leadership issues when working together in local bodies

Leadership issues will not arise in the collective approach which is to be adopted by opposition parties to govern local bodies where the NPP has become a minority, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman said today.

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