Sri Lanka–Maldives mutual legal assistance agreement regulation approved by Justice Committee

The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Justice and National Integration has approved the regulation relating to the agreement between Sri Lanka and the Maldives on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters.

No fuel price drops expected in upcoming revision: CPC

Sri Lankans should not expect a reduction in fuel prices during the upcoming fuel price revision, Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Mayura Neththikumara said.

CPC releases estimated import pricing for petroleum products for April 2026

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has published its estimated pricing structure for imported refined petroleum products for the period of April 2026, based on data available up to April 30, 2026.

Woman dies after three-wheeler crashes into bus stop in Thambalagamuwa

A woman has died and three others were injured after a three-wheeler veered off the road and crashed into a bus stop along the Kantale–Trincomalee Road in the Thambalagamuwa Police Division yesterday (28).

Will Kapila’s legal team be called to testify? - Court to decide on June 2

Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena ordered that the decision on whether the 19th and 20th witnesses, namely President’s Counsel Rienzie Arsekularatne and his junior counsel Udara Muhandiramge, are required to give evidence in relation to the death of Kapila Chandrasena, be delivered on June 2.

Minor flood risk forecast for Kuda Ganga and Maguru Ganga within 48 hours

The Irrigation Department has issued a warning that a minor flood situation may occur within the next 48 hours in low-lying areas of the Kuda Ganga and Maguru Ganga floodplains, following increased rainfall in the upper catchment areas of the Kuda Ganga sub-basin of the Kalu Ganga.

Measures planned to prevent flooding on Katunayake airport road

Authorities have decided to take immediate and long-term measures to prevent flooding on the main road from Katunayake Airport to Andiambalam and Minuwangoda following repeated inundation of the area during adverse weather conditions.

New Sri Lankan High Commission inaugurated in Wellington

Strengthening bilateral ties between Sri Lanka and New Zealand, the new High Commission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Wellington was officially opened yesterday (28).

Humanoid robots ’the future’ of car making, says BMW

For the first time, BMW will use humanoid robots for car manufacturing in Europe. Two robots, made by Hexagon Robotics, are planned to work in production from the summer.

Netanyahu says he directed Israeli military to take over 70% of Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that he has directed Israel’s military to take over 70% of Gaza’s territory.

Traffic alert: Special plan for Matara-Hakmana road

A special traffic plan will be implemented today (May 29) on the roads surrounding the Midellawala Purana Viharaya in Thihagoda, Matara, in view of the 2026 State Vesak Festival, police announced.

Transport ministry secretary resigns

Professor Kapila Perera, the Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, has reportedly decided to resign from his post.

Rain and strong winds likely across several areas

The Meteorology Department today forecast showers or thundershowers at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts.

AI facial recognition to check age of asylum seekers from next year

An AI facial recognition tool that aims to detect adult migrants posing as children will be deployed at the UK’s borders next year.

American crude arrives for the first time

A stock of American crude oil arrived in the country for the first time yesterday, steadying the fuel supply despite a possible price hike expected soon, an official said yesterday.

Colombo port expansion plans gather pace with US$ 2Bn pipeline

​The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has unveiled an ambitious investment pipeline reaching up to US$ 2 billion over the next one to three years, aimed at transforming the country’s maritime and logistics sector.

Global crises slam brakes on Sri Lanka’s recovery: IMF

Sri Lanka’s economic recovery is beginning to lose momentum under the weight of renewed global shocks, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said, warning that the war in the Middle East, rising oil prices, and post-cyclone disruptions are slowing growth.

2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule in Sri Lankan Standard Time (SLST)

Stay updated with the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule in Sri Lankan Standard Time (SLST), including all match fixtures, kickoff times, and key games. This complete guide helps Sri Lankan football fans follow every match live, from late-night kickoffs to early morning clashes. Plan your viewing and never miss a moment of the World Cup 2026 action from Sri Lanka.

Essential services gazette notification issued

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared a wide range of public services as essential services under the Essential Public Services Act, No. 61 of 1979, in view of the post-disaster situation caused by the cyclone.

Government lacks votes, not funds: Dayasiri slams election delays

Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekara strongly criticised the government over the continued delay in holding Provincial Council elections, claiming the administration is avoiding polls due to fear of political defeat rather than financial difficulties.

’Breakneck’ Ebola epidemic in Congo outpaces world’s response

In an Ebola outbreak, hours matter. Yet the response to the deadly and fast-spreading epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo is weeks if not months behind - and missing thousands of people who may be at risk.

Banks can proceed against guarantors without suing principal debtor first: SC

The Supreme Court ruled that a bank is legally entitled to institute action directly against a guarantor without first proceeding against the principal debtor, provided the guarantor has expressly waived that right in the guarantee agreement.

Spurning just war, Pope Leo ends Catholic ’permission slip’ for conflicts

Pope Leo this week repudiated a major teaching used by the Catholic Church since at ​least the fifth century to evaluate when countries might be justified in waging wars, in a move experts said could have long-reaching impact ‌for global powers.

400 Digital Champions to be recruited for PIC-NET digital drive

Applications have been called to recruit 400 public officers as Digital Champions for the Public Impact Champions Network (PIC-NET), an institutional pilot initiative aimed at optimising public services through digitalisation.

Israel hits Lebanese capital in ’targeted strike’

Israel has hit the Lebanese capital, Beirut, for only the second since the start of a ceasefire last month.

Force may be used against those evading checkpoints, warn police

Sri Lanka Police urged the public to fully cooperate with law enforcement officers during vehicle inspections and residential searches, warning that attempts to evade police checkpoints or obstruct official duties could result in legal action and the use of necessary police force.

Climate change no longer distant threat, officials say

Climate change is no longer a distant threat, but a present and growing reality affecting countries across the world, including Sri Lanka. Its impacts are already being felt through extreme weather events, changing rainfall patterns, increasing pressure on livelihoods, rising threats to food security, damage to infrastructure, and wider risks to sustainable national development, officials said.

Reduce taxes on sanitary products: Sajith

Highlighting that ‘menstruation’ of women had become a major social and health issue, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today that reducing taxes on sanitary products and thereby reducing prices will help resolve the issue.

Israel strikes Beirut and southern Lebanon after large-scale evacuation orders

Waves of Israeli strikes have hit southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure, according to the Israeli military.

Train avoids elephant collision on Habarana–Palugaswewa line

A major railway accident was narrowly averted when a train driver and a wildlife officer acted swiftly to prevent a collision with a wild elephant crossing the tracks between Habarana and Palugaswewa.