Fuel QR system to be strictly enforced to curb forex outflow: Minister

Minister of Ports, Civil Aviation, and Energy, Anura Karunatilake said today that the government intends to strictly enforce the existing fuel QR code system moving forward.

Exports rise 6% to record USD 1.38bn

Sri Lanka recorded its highest-ever monthly export revenue in April 2026, as export earnings rose to USD 1.38 billion, marking a six per cent year-on-year growth.

Sri Lankan Tamil refugee teen killed as angry men ram car into two-wheeler in Chennai

An 18-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil refugee was killed, and her friend was seriously injured after a car rammed into their two-wheeler under the Koyambedu flyover in Tamil Nadu’s Chennai in the early hours of Saturday, police said.

Iran and US report new wave of air strikes in Gulf

Air strikes resumed between the US and Iran over the weekend as each side claimed to have hit military targets near the Strait of Hormuz.

Hetmyer recalled for West Indies’ ODI series against Sri Lanka

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced its 15-member squad for the highly anticipated three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Sri Lanka, scheduled for June 3-8 at Sabina Park in Jamaica.

Dengue, Chikungunya cases surge after rains

People experiencing a fever for more than two days should seek immediate medical attention and undergo appropriate blood tests, as Sri Lanka is witnessing a rise in both dengue and chikungunya infections following recent monsoon rains, Consultant Dr. Maheshaka Wijayawardena said.

Cardinal calls for rethinking open economic policies and IMF programme

Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, has urged the government to reconsider the country’s open economic policies and reassess its engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Speaking to journalists, the Cardinal said the open economy introduced in 1978 had diminished Sri Lanka’s ability to become self-sufficient in many essential goods.

14-year-old boy arrested over death of younger sister in Eravur

The Eravur Police have arrested a 14-year-old schoolboy for allegedly strangling his 11-year-old sister to death and hiding her body inside a water tank in the bathroom following an argument.

Broaden tax base without counting too much on motor vehicle import duties - IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stressed the need to broaden the tax without counting too much on motor vehicle import duties, income tax or VAT, according to an official.

Abolishing Executive Presidency not a priority for govt. right now

The introduction of a new Constitution including the abolishing of the Executive Presidency is not a priority for the government at the moment though it was an election promise, a senior government source said yesterday.

MP Mano Ganesan wants COPF to probe unauthorised use of funds allocated for Provincial Council elections

MP Mano Ganesan, in a letter addressed to Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance Harsha de Silva, urged to probe any unauthorised use of funds allocated for Provincial Council elections for any other purposes.

Oil prices rise more than 2% as Israel steps up incursion into Lebanon

Oil prices rose more than 2% in early trading on Monday after Israel ordered troops to move further into Lebanon ​in the battle with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, despite a ceasefire announced more ‌than six weeks ago.

Six killed, seven injured after drunk driver rams Vesak dansala queue in Meegoda

Six people, including a 15-year-old girl, were killed and seven others injured after a cab crashed into a crowd waiting in line at a Vesak dansala near Meegoda Junction on Sunday night.

Kohli Powers RCB to Back-to-Back IPL Titles

Virat Kohli led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second consecutive IPL crown with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

IPL 2026: Results, Scores & Match by Match Summary

The IPL 2026 season is officially underway, running from March 28 to May 31, 2026, featuring 10 teams competing across 70 league matches followed by playoffs and the final. This page tracks every IPL 2026 result, full scores, and match-by-match summaries, updated throughout the tournament to give you a complete, evergreen record of the season.

Sri Lanka finish 12th with eight medals

Sri Lanka concluded the 22nd Asian Under-20 Athletics Championships 2026 in Hong Kong with an impressive haul of eight medals, finishing 12th in the overall medal standings today. The championships, organised by the Asian Athletics Association, were held from May 28-31 at the Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground.

Worst ever IPL?

Since its introduction in 2008, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has gone on to be the biggest franchise-based cricket competition in the world.

Three suspects arrested following shocking robbery of PickMe driver

Police have arrested all suspects involved in the violent robbery of a PickMe driver, an incident that sparked widespread outrage after footage of the crime went viral across social media platforms earlier today.

Revolution’s pancreatic cancer drug doubles survival, boosts quality of life

Revolution Medicine’s (RVMD.O) experimental pancreatic cancer pill doubled survival compared with chemotherapy and improved symptoms enough that some patients could resume ​activities they had previously abandoned, setting a new benchmark for this deadly cancer, researchers reported on Sunday.

Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive

The Israeli military has increased the zone in southern Lebanon that it has warned residents to evacuate from, as it further expands its ground operations against Hezbollah.

Five advanced mammography units to boost cancer detection

The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has taken steps to strengthen breast cancer screening services in Sri Lanka through the procurement of five advanced mammography machines at a total cost of Rs. 765 million.

Trump says Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons

US President Donald Trump said he had secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a tougher peace proposal back to Tehran.

Renovated Institute of Neurology at NHSL to open on June 1

The newly renovated Institute of Neurology at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL) will be officially opened to the public on Monday, June 1, following a comprehensive upgrade carried out at a cost of Rs. 99 million.

Vested interests behind amendment of Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance: UNP

The United National Party (UNP) alleged that the government is trying to fulfil vested interests by its proposal to amend the Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance of 1931 and by setting up a sanga court.

Hundreds arrested in France after wild Champions League celebrations

Clashes between football fans and police across France have led to more than 400 arrests following the victory of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Champions League final against Arsenal.

LPBOA calls for bus fare hike following fuel price increase

The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) has urged the National Transport Commission (NTC) to implement an interim revision of bus fares following the recent increase in fuel prices.

E-passport tender cancelled with immediate effect

The government has decided to cancel the procurement process for the controversial e-passport project with immediate effect, former Minister and current Member of Parliament Ajith Perera said.

Social media ban ’won’t keep children safe’, commissioner warns

There is insufficient evidence to suggest a social media ban for under‑16s would help keep children safer online, Scotland’s children’s commissioner has said.

Three-wheeler fares likely to increase following fuel price hike

The National Joint Three-Wheeler Drivers and Manufacturers Association says three-wheeler fares are expected to be increased in line with the fuel price revision that came into effect from midnight on May 30.

Eleven confirmed dead in Washington state chemical accident, all bodies recovered

The death toll from a chemical tank rupture in the U.S. state of ​Washington climbed to 11 as crews ‌recovered the bodies of all nine missing people, authorities said on Saturday.