When one produces a marriage certificate it is enough proof of marriage

The Court of Appeal has held that where a Marriage Certificate is produced for the purpose of establishing a marital status in an administrative matter, such certificate constitutes prima facie proof of the existence of the marriage, and accordingly, no administrative authority or officer has the power to determine the validity or invalidity of such marriage in the absence of a decree or declaration issued by a competent court.

Iran sends response to US proposal to end war via mediator Pakistan

Iran’s response to a US proposal to end the war has been sent via mediator Pakistan, according to Iranian state news agency IRNA.

Transparency, safety of women, no power centres: Vijay on his new government in Tamil Nadu

Transparency, no compromise in the safety of women, cracking down on drug-related offences, maintenance of law and order, ensuring basic amenities, accountability over public funds, no power centres were among the ideas Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has for his TVK government. Underlining there was about ₹10 lakh crore as debt, Mr. Vijay said a White Paper on the State’s finances would be released.

Iran’s Supreme Leader briefs military chief on ’new guiding measures’

The head of Iran’s armed forces ​unified command met Supreme ‌Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and received from him ’’new guiding measures ​to pursue military operations ​and firmly confront adversaries’’, the semi-official ⁠Fars news reported ​on Sunday.

Spain starts evacuating virus-hit cruise ship in Tenerife

Spain has started evacuating passengers from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship anchored near Tenerife in the Canary Islands.

MPs appointed as District Health Coordinating Officers

The government has appointed Members of Parliament as District Health Coordinating Officers in a move to strengthen health coordination across every district, the Ministry of Health said.

Digital insurance cards now legally valid for motorists

Insurance companies in Sri Lanka have officially begun issuing Digital Motor Insurance Cards from May 1, 2026, following a joint decision by the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka, the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka, and other industry stakeholders, police said.

Kuwait’s army says hostile drones detected in airspace

Kuwait’s army said ​it detected and dealt ‌with several hostile drones in the country’s ​airspace at dawn, ​marking the first such incident ⁠since a ceasefire ​in the Iran war came ​into effect in April.

Rains above 100 mm in several places

The Meteorology Department forecasts heavy rains exceeding 100 mm at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-Western and Northern Provinces due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka.

Car bombing and shootout kills 14 Pakistani police officers

A car bombing at a police post in northwestern Pakistan followed ‌by an ambush on police personnel rushing to the scene has killed at least 14 officers, police said on Sunday.

Mahinda Rajapaksa pays last respects to Kapila Chandrasena

The remains of the late Kapila Chandrasena, the former Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines, are currently lying at a private funeral parlor in Borella. Chandrasena was found dead under suspicious circumstances at a residence in Kollupitiya last Friday, shortly after a warrant had been issued for his re-arrest regarding a high-profile bribery investigation.

A powerful El Niño is set to reshape global weather in 2026

Weeks after the Pacific Ocean engine that helps drive the world’s weather shifted into neutral, meteorologists and scientists are now laser-focused on the developing signals of its warm phase: El Niño.

President congratulates Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his congratulations to C. Joseph Vijay following his swearing-in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, India, highlighting the deep-rooted historical, cultural, and people-to-people ties between Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu.

Sanjula Manoj wins the inaugural season of MasterChef Sri Lanka

After months of intense competition, emotional moments, and exceptional culinary performances, Sanjula Manoj has emerged as the winner of the inaugural season of MasterChef Sri Lanka, earning the title of Sri Lanka’s first-ever MasterChef.

TVK chief Joseph Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

TVK founder C Joseph Vijay takes oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday.

Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict ’coming to an end’

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he thinks Russia’s conflict with Ukraine is coming to an end, addressing reporters after a scaled-back military parade in Moscow marking the Soviet victory in World War Two.

Australia hands over 12 surveillance drones to Sri Lanka Coast Guard

The Commander of the Australian Joint Agency Task Force, Operation Sovereign Borders and Commander of Maritime Border Command, Rear Admiral Brett Sonter, ceremonially handed over 12 surveillance drones to the Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph, during an event held at the Coast Guard Headquarters in Mirissa.

Sri Lankan passenger arrested at BIA with Hashish worth Rs. 47.7 Mn

A Sri Lankan passenger who arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport carrying a stock of the narcotic substance ‘hashish’ was arrested by officers of the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) early today (10).

Israelis rally against government in Tel Aviv

Dozens of Israelis have protested in Tel Aviv overnight against the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the ongoing attacks on southern Lebanon.

Deniyaya schools to stay closed on 11th and 12th due to viral flu

Authorities have decided to extend the closure of four schools within the Deniyaya Education Zone due to a rapidly spreading viral flu among the student.

Sudden water disruption in Kaduwela and surrounding areas

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced an emergency water cut in several areas following a sudden breakdown in the main transmission pipeline supplying water from Ambatale to Kaduwela.

Vijay to take oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister tomorrow

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday at 3 PM.

Low-pressure area likely to form near Sri Lanka by May 11

A low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressure area around May 11, with prevailing showery conditions across the island expected to continue over the next few days, the Department of Meteorology said.

‘PIC-Net’ Initiative launched to improve efficiency of public service delivery

Plans have been made to establish the Public Impact Champions Network (PIC-Net) with the aim of driving institutional-level digital transformation across the public sector, as a key component of the Government’s Digital Economy Strategy.

Warning issued as heavy rains lash several provinces

The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for heavy rainfall in several parts of the country, warning that showers exceeding 100 mm are likely in some areas.

Airbus probe: SLPP says Mahinda Rajapaksa receives letter of summons

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been summoned to appear before Sri Lanka’s Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on May 12 to provide a statement in connection with the Airbus deal investigation.

Sri Lanka’s Fertility Shock: Is the Crisis Real?

Sri Lanka’s latest population census has delivered what appears to be a demographic shock. According to the 2024 Census of Population and Housing, the country’s fertility rate has fallen to just 1.3 children per woman—a level usually associated with some of the world’s lowest-fertility societies. If taken at face value, this would signal a dramatic and rapid shift in how Sri Lankan families are formed.

Marauding elephant herd wreak havoc in Ennungoda village

A herd of more than 20 wild elephants that raided the Kottukachchiya division has wreaked havoc, destroying houses and cultivated land. Villagers who expressed concern about the threat of wild elephants in the area, said civilian life in several villages had been disrupted.

Electricity tariffs to rise by 18% for high-consumption users

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced a decision to increase electricity tariffs by 18% for the second and third quarters of 2026.

SLs first Women’s Sub Fertility Medical Unit opens in Galle

For the first time in Sri Lanka a Women’s Sub Fertility Medical Unit was established yesterday at Karapitiya German-Sri Lanka Friendship Women’s Hospital.