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.

Black smoke on second round of voting, no pope elected

Black smoke billows from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel, meaning the 133 Cardinal electors have not yet chosen a new Pope.

Cabinet approves study on Independent Prosecutor’s Office

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the Minister of Justice and National Integration to appoint a technical specialist committee to study the establishment of an independent Public Prosecutor’s Office in Sri Lanka.

Maths teacher transferred, explanation sought from Ramanathan Hindu Ladies’ College principal

The Education Minister has decided to question the school principal and transfer the male teacher involved, in response to the recent suicide of a Grade 10 schoolgirl in Kotahena.

SriLankan Airlines’ Cargo leads South Asia with IATA battery transport approval

SriLankan Airlines’ cargo division has become the first airline in South Asia to receive approval from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to transport lithium and sodium-ion batteries.

Pakistan says it downed 25 Indian drones after attacks escalate tensions

Pakistan’s military says it shot down 25 Indian drones that entered its airspace, as hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbours continue to spiral following Indian air raids on multiple locations within Pakistan’s territory.

Woman lures men online, robbed in jungle: Four arrested

Four suspects, including a woman who had maintained relationships with several young men through social media, have been arrested for luring victims to jungle areas in Mihinthale, where they were assaulted and robbed.

Businessman nabbed with brand new mobile phones worth Rs. 10 Million

A businessman was arrested with a stock of brand new mobile phones worth Rs. 10 million at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle them into the country.

Vietnamese Buddhist Society funded private jet: Vijitha

Heated arguments erupted in Parliament when Opposition MP Harshana Rajakaruna questioned the government as to who bore the expenses for the private jet for President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to return from Vietnam.

Thousands of children suffer from Thalassemia

Health authorities have sounded the alarm over the growing burden of Thalassemia in Sri Lanka, with thousands of children affected and hundreds of thousands unknowingly carrying the gene for the disorder.

Second day of conclave begins to elect the next pope

The second day of the conclave to elect a new pope began on Thursday, as 133 Catholic cardinals are re-entering the Sistine Chapel, where the secret balloting is held.

Vesak lanterns...

A child chooses Vesak lanterns at a small shop in Havelock Town, Colombo, on May 7, 2025, ahead of the upcoming Vesak Festival. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

NPP has right to establish administration in CMC: Cabinet Spokesman

The National People’s Power (NPP) has the right to establish an administration in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Sri Lanka closely monitoring developing situation in India, Pakistan: Nalinda

The Foreign Ministry is closely monitoring the developing situation in India and Pakistan and is constantly updating the government, Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Protest over girls’ suicide causes traffic chaos

Traffic along Duplication Road has been severely disrupted due to a protest, Police said.

No immediate increase in power tariffs: Minister

There will be no immediate increase in power tariffs, Minister of Power and Energy Kumara Jayakodi told Parliament today.

New Commissioner General of Examinations appointed

Subhashini Indika Kumari Liyanage has been appointed as the new Commissioner General of Examinations, effective immediately.

FR petition filed to invalidate Sri Lanka-India MoUs

A Fundamental Rights petition has been filed before the Supreme Court, seeking an order to invalidate the Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) recently signed between Sri Lanka and India.

Rajagiriya motor accident case: SC dismisses Champika’s appeal

The Supreme Court today dismissed an appeal petition filed by former Parliamentarian Patali Champika Ranawaka in connection with the indictment filed over the Rajagiriya motor accident case before the Colombo High Court.

SriLankan Airlines suspends flights to Lahore

In light of the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, SriLankan Airlines has announced the immediate suspension of all flights to Lahore, Pakistan.

Blast heard in Pakistan’s Lahore amid tensions with India

A blast was heard in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore on Thursday morning, according to broadcaster Geo TV and a Reuters witness, a day after Indian strikes at multiple locations in the country and fears of an escalation in conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours.

No barrier to forming councils without majority – EC

In the recently concluded Local Government Election, it’s not a barrier to form an administration where there is no majority, said Commissioner General of Elections, Saman Sri Ratnayake.