Children fall ill in India ’after dead snake found in school meal’

India’s human rights body is investigating reports that more than 100 children fell ill from eating a school lunch after a dead snake was found in the food.

Apple says most US-bound iPhones no longer made in China

Apple says it is shifting production of most iPhones and other devices to be sold in the US away from China, which has been the focus of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

March current account surplus hits US$ 693mn

Sri Lanka’s external sector demonstrated strong performance in March 2025, with the highest monthly current account surplus since the compilation of these statistics began in January 2023, data released

Sri Lankan online shoppers stick to cash on delivery amid digital payment hesitation

Despite global shifts toward digital transactions, Cash on Delivery (COD) remains the dominant payment method for online shopping in Sri Lanka, according to the Digital Outlook Sri Lanka 2025 Report by the

Construction sector shows modest growth in March as small-scale projects lead the way

Sri Lanka’s construction sector showed signs of continued expansion in March, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for Construction reaching 54.3.

India - Pakistan war not imminent

A tense standoff prevails between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terrorist attack triggering concerns that it will explode into a full-blown war at any time with implications for the whole world.

No order cancellations yet despite US tariffs: Brandix

Brandix, Sri Lanka’s largest apparel exporter confirmed that US tariffs imposed on imports have not yet triggered order cancellations through September.

China ready to help Sri Lanka join BRICS

China is among the countries which are ready to help Sri Lanka join the BRICS coalition in the future, a bloc with economies which account for an estimated 37.3% of global gross domestic product based on purchasing power parity, Daily Mirror learns.

NPP won power with endless lies to the people: Namal

The National People’s Power (NPP) government came to power by telling endless lies, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa said.

May Day rallies in Colombo...

Customs seize 3,500 invasive aquatic organisms from Thailand at BIA

An attempt to smuggle over 3,500 live invasive aquatic organisms from Thailand, which will dangerously affect the local ecosystem if entered, was thwarted when Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport seized three natives along with the contraband this morning.

Country’s future relies on NPP; no other political force in the country: President

Claiming that only the National People’s Power (NPP) is existing as a political force in Sri Lanka now, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today the future of the country and its people are relying on the NPP.

NPP May Day rally

Ragging leads to student suicide: Parents complain

The parents and relatives of a second-year Engineering student at the Sabaragamuwa University have lodged a complaint with the Pussellawa Police, alleging that the student’s suicide was the result of relentless ragging.

No chance for those aspiring to become President in August, December: PM

Thousands of people have gathered at the Galle Face Green sending a clear messege to those dreaming to become the President in Agust or December to rethink on their plans, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said today.

Update: Two killed, 40 injured in head-on bus collision in Minneriya

At least two people were killed and 40 others injured in a head-on collision between two buses at Minihirigama in Minneriya, along the Habarana–Polonnaruwa main road.

Football-loving Brazilian nun, world’s oldest person, dies at 116

The world’s oldest person, Brazilian nun Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, has died at the age of 116.

Over 1kg of gold seized from Podi Lassie’s in-law’s bank safe

The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has seized a consignment of jewellery, suspected to be gold, belonging to the mother-in-law of underworld figure Arumahandi Janith Madushanka Silva, alias ’Podi Lassie’ from a bank safe in Ambalangoda.

Kenyan MP shot dead in ’targeted’ attack in Nairobi

A Kenyan member of parliament has been shot dead in the streets of the capital Nairobi by gunmen on a motorcycle in a suspected assassination.

Electricity tariff will be hiked after LG polls: Sajith

Highlighting that there will be an electricity tariff hike after the Local Government elections, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is merely following his predecessor Ranil Wickremesinghe rather than delivering the promises he had made during the past elections.

Government assures to resolve salary anomalies of pensioners in 2026 budget

The government will resolve all the salary anomalies of the pensioners in the upcoming budget in November, National Trade Union Centre President and Minister Lal Kantha said today.

Board of inquiry appointed to probe sudden death of Sabaragamuwa University student

A board of inquiry was appointed to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the sudden death of a second year student attached to the Faculty of Technology at the Sabaragamuwa University, the Ministry of Higher Education said.

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RW’s chief security officer transferred

Asoka Ariyawansa, the security officer of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been transferred, the former President’s office said today.

RW, UNP ready to back any positive move to resolve US para tariff crisis: Ruwan

Both former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the United National Party (UNP) are ready to back any positive moves taken by Sri Lankan authorities to resolve the US para tariff crisis, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said today.

Debit, credit card payments on expressways delayed

The payment system for debit and credit cards on expressways, which was scheduled to be implemented from today, will be further delayed, the Road Development Authority (RDA) said.

NPP focused on developing nation experiencing extensive economic, social, political transformation: Prez

The National People’s Power (NPP), responding to the people’s aspirations, is currently focused on developing a nation that is experiencing extensive economic, social and political transformation,President Anura Kumara Disanayake said.

Train derails near Colombo Fort station

The ‘Pulathisi’ Intercity Express train, which was travelling from Batticaloa to Colombo Fort, derailed near the Colombo Fort Railway Station this morning, the Railways Department said.

Commemoration of late President R. Premadasa

Bus fares to remain unchanged: Gemunu

Even though the price of diesel has decreased by Rs. 12, there will be no revision of bus fares, Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) Chairman Gemunu Wijeratne said.