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Sri Lanka, Pakistan hold defence talks in Islamabad

Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), currently in Pakistan for the 5th annual Sri Lanka-Pakistan Bilateral Defence Dialogue, met with Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif yesterday.

Pakistan minister warns of possible Indian military strike in 24-36 hours

Pakistan’s minister for information and broadcasting says Islamabad has “credible intelligence” that India intends to launch a military strike within the next 24 to 36 hours, as tensions between the two countries escalate following a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.

SL recovery no “understatement”, says CB Governor

Sri Lanka may still be on the road to recovery, but its steps in correcting long-standing policy failures are now being recognised where it matters most—by key international lenders.

Pakistan expects Sri Lanka to remain neutral in case of war with India

Against the backdrop of escalation of tension with India following the Pahalgam incident and warning that the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will be suspended, Pakistan expects Sri Lanka to play a neutral, non-aligned role which is the trademark of its foreign policy, a top diplomatic source on the situation said yesterday on condition of anonymity.

Kottahachchi does it again!!

Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa admitted that there seems to be a mistake in the figures presented by National People’s Power (NPP) MP Nilanthi Kottahachchi about the cost of text messages sent by the President for the New Year during the previous government.

President appoints Solicitor General Viraj Dayaratne as acting AG

Solicitor General Viraj Dayaratne has been appointed acting Attorney General by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Public urged not to panic over fake heat alert

The Meteorological Department denied the high alert warning currently circulating on social media about temperatures rising to 45 degrees Celsius and urged the public not to panic.

Market holds firm amid strengthening macroeconomic conditions

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) continued its positive trajectory for the fourth consecutive trading session, supported by a strong rebound in investor sentiment driven by a positive economic outlook.

Health Ministry launches 2025 NCD status survey

The latest survey on the status of non-communicable diseases (NCD), including diabetes, hypertension and related trends in Sri Lanka, will be conducted this year, the Health Ministry announced.

Largest container ship arrives at the Colombo Port

The MSC Mariella, known as the world’s largest container ship, arrived at the Eastern Container Terminal (ECT) of the Colombo Port yesterday (28).

Largest container ship arrives

Shortlist for 32nd Gratiaen Prize announced

Batalanda Commission report referred to Attorney General after 25 years

The long-awaited Batalanda Commission report, which investigates into the alleged establishment of illegal detention centres and torture chambers at the Batalanda housing complex, has been referred to the Attorney General by the Presidential Secretariat following a directive from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Ranil meets UNP LG poll candidates in Galle

Murderers, gangs now control society: Sajith

The law in the country has gone wild, and lawlessness has taken effect. Everything in our society is controlled by murderers, extortionists and drug dealers.

Chinese authorities say 22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in northern city of Liaoning

Chinese authorities say 22 people have been killed and 3 injured in a fire at restaurant in the northern city of Liaoning,according to the foreign media reports .

Colombo Strikers, Jaffna Kings franchise agreements terminated

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in collaboration with the event rights holder of the Lanka Premier League (LPL), the IPG Group, has officially announced the termination of the franchise partnerships of the Colombo Strikers and Jaffna Kings.

CCD hunts suspect in multi-million fraud

The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) today released a photograph of a suspect wanted in connection with a financial fraud totalling Rs. 28.5 million.

Government to conduct economic census

The Cabinet has approved a proposal by the President, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, to conduct an economic census in 2025 and 2026, with agricultural activities being covered in 2025 and non-agricultural activities in 2026.

AKD only quoted social media post: Nalinda responds to Ranil

Claiming that summoning former President Ranil Wickremesinghe before the Bribery Commission was not a secret, Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said today that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake only quoted Ranil’s social media post on his correspondence with the Bribery Commission.

President to visit Vietnam in May

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake an official visit to Vietnam from May 3 to 6, Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

SJB looking toward forming joint administrations in local bodies

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is looking toward forming joint administrations in local bodies with the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) and other parties, the party’s National Organiser Tissa Attanayake said today.

Lightning kills female LG candidate at Neluwatta Estate

A 47-year-old woman, a candidate for the Hali-Ela Pradeshiya Sabha under the Ceylon Workers’ Congress, was killed after being struck by lightning while taking shelter during heavy rain at Neluwatta Estate.

US Navy loses $100 million jet at sea after it fell overboard from aircraft carrier

A US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet has been ’’lost’’ at sea after it fell overboard from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier while it was being towed on board, the Navy said in a statement.

WePlant boosts biodiversity in Pottuvil

30 injured in Beliatta–Dikwella bus collision

Thirty passengers were injured this morning when two buses collided near the Hettiarachchi Junction on the Beliatta–Dikwella Road.

Teachers in the election fray flout law by drawing salaries: Trade Union

Ceylon Teacher Union said several employees of the Education Department contesting the Local Government election have obtained their April salary, which is a violation of the election law and the Establishment Code.

Man dies after being hit by car on Southern Expressway

A 41-year-old man died after being struck by a car while inspecting his broken-down vehicle on the Southern Expressway near Kahathuduwa last evening.

How does AKD know my correspondence with Bribery Commission? asks Ranil

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe asked yesterday how President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was aware of his correspondence with the Bribery Commission on negotiating a date for him to testify before it.