Ugandan woman quarantined in India tests negative for Ebola

A Ugandan woman has tested negative for Ebola infection, ​India’s health ministry said on Wednesday, after she was quarantined ‌in the tech hub of Bengaluru on suspicion of having the virus, but it did not say if she would be released from isolation.

Teacher drowns in bid to save student

A teacher of Waikumbura Tamil Junior school in Badalkumbura drowned in his attempt to save a schoolgirl who got into difficulty while having a sea bath in the sea off Kirinda during an educational tour.

CB has printed money over Rs. 600 billion this year- Free Lawyers

The Central Bank has been printing money in 2025 and 2026 paving the way for the current forex issue, Free Lawyers alleged yesterday.

Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base

Nasa has released details of robotic landers, hopping drones and vehicles it aims to send to the Moon as part of US plans to build a lunar base.

No legal action over paper printed vehicle number plates registered after March last year

The police have been instructed not to initiate legal action against vehicle owners who used paper printed number plates bearing registered vehicle numbers between March 7, 2025 and the present, a period during which Sri Lanka’s official number plate printing contract was not in effect, authorities said.

Defence Secretary meets Russian Deputy Defence Minister

Sri Lankan Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), who is currently on an official visit to the Russian Federation, met with the Russian Deputy Defence Minister, Vasily Osmakov, in Moscow.

Why a simple ’’Digital Nomad Visa’’ might create more demand for the rupee than a million kilos of export goods

For the last several years, Sri Lanka’s economic orthodoxy has failed. We continue to export the same basket of goods tea, rubber, coconut that financed the 19th century. From the 1980s to the present day, we added garments. But these commodities are price sensitive, easily replicable by Vietnam, India, and Kenya, and generate zero structural demand for the rupee.

20-day-old infant allegedly sold for Rs. 100,000; mother and woman arrested

A 25-year-old mother accused of selling her 20-day-old infant for Rs. 100,000, along with a woman alleged to have bought the baby were arrested by officers attached to the Puttalam Divisional Crime Investigation Unit, the Sri Lanka Police said.

Steady fuel supply till November

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has confirmed that Sri Lanka will not experience a fuel shortage until November, while also dismissing social media reports of an imminent fuel price revision and claims of panic buying.

UN condemns drone strike on UAE nuclear plant, doesn’t assign blame for attack

The United Nations Security Council condemns the attack on Barakah nuclear plant in the United Arab Emirates, according to a statement, adding that the attack constituted a violation of international law.

IPL 2026: Points Table, Group Tables & Standings

The IPL 2026 points table is beginning to take shape as teams battle for early momentum in the 19th edition of the tournament. The standings reflect the first shift in rankings — but with a long season ahead, every match will reshape the table.

Canada clamping down on travel, immigration from central Africa amid Ebola outbreak

Canadian officials are clamping down on travel and immigration from multiple countries in central Africa as the region continues to face a fast-spreading outbreak of Ebola, citing the upcoming FIFA World Cup as a key reason to tighten the borders.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Complete Guide for Sri Lankan Fans

Get ready for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with this essential guide on the new 48-team format, groups, and North American venues. We break down the match schedule and IST timings specifically for Sri Lankan fans to help you plan your late-night viewing. From ticket prices to team debuts, find everything you need to follow the world’s biggest football tournament from Sri Lanka.

CLINICAL CLINCH: Patidar Blasts Bengaluru into IPL Final

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into the IPL final on Tuesday, crushing Gujarat Titans by 92 runs in a one-sided Qualifier 1 showdown.

Sri Lankan banks move to calm stability fears after fraud incidents

Sri Lanka’s banking industry yesterday moved to contain rising public concern over recent fraud and cyber-related incidents, asserting that the country’s financial system remains stable and sufficiently capitalised to absorb such shocks without jeopardising depositor funds or broader financial stability.

CBSL shifts into macro-stability defence mode with sharp rate hike

The Central Bank yesterday delivered its first monetary tightening in three years, raising rates by a full percentage point as oil shocks linked to the Iran conflict intensified pressure on inflation, the rupee and the country’s still-fragile external sector.

Police warn traffic officers over failure to facilitate GovPay fine payments

Sri Lanka Police has warned that disciplinary action will be taken against traffic police officers who fail to facilitate on-the-spot traffic fine payments through the GovPay system.

U-19 cricketers seek settlement over alleged bathroom video

Four members of the Sri Lanka Under-19 cricket team who were arrested over allegations of secretly filming several female doctors who were in the shower inside their room in a Colombo hotel are exploring the possibility of a settlement in the case, the Colombo Magistrate’s Court was informed.

Sri Lanka Cricket trapped by parental invasion

A flood of youth or schoolboy cricket may make matters worse for the new interim set of office bearers of Sri Lanka Cricket who will make no secret of the proliferation of the sport at junior level that is piling up quantity more than quality.

Internet starts coming back in Iran after months-long blackout

Internet access has started to be restored in Iran after being cut off almost three months ago, the country’s first vice-president has said.

Kananathan commends Kenya’s bold duty-free electric vehicle initiative

Kenya’s decision to allow the importation of the first 100,000 electric vehicles completely duty-free has been hailed as a people-centered and visionary policy that places the welfare of citizens at the heart of economic reform.

Youth nabbed at BIA with Kush worth over Rs. 80 million

A 24-year-old man has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after customs and police officers discovered a large stock of Kush cannabis in his luggage, police said.

Seven deaths in France linked to record-high temperatures

Seven people have died in France in an extreme early-summer heat event that is affecting a swathe of western Europe, as France and the UK set record highs for May and temperatures were forecast to rise further on Tuesday.

Fishermen warned of strong winds and rough seas

Fishermen and naval communities have been urged to remain vigilant as strong winds and rough sea conditions are expected over the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea during the next three days.

North Korea fires unidentified projectile, South Korea military says

North Korea ⁠fired an unidentified projectile off the country’s west coast on ‌Tuesday (May 26, 2026), South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff ‌said in a ‌statement.

Cabinet nod for ‘Surakimu Lanka’ National Energy Security Mission

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of the “Surakimu Lanka” National Energy Security Mission aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s energy security and promoting efficient electricity consumption.

Upcountry Hindu Priests’ issues to be addressed through regular talks

A discussion between representatives of the Sri Lanka Upcountry Hindu Priests’ Association and Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake was held this morning (26) at the Presidential Secretariat, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

No shortage of funds to conduct PC polls: Nalinda

Claiming that there is no shortage of funds to conduct the Provincial Council elections, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today the government is ready to hold the PC polls at anytime after resolving the legal berriers through Parliament.

Polonnaruwa Kidney Hospital ready for more pediatric transplants

The Polonnaruwa China–Sri Lanka Friendship Kidney Hospital says it is prepared to continue performing pediatric kidney transplants following the successful completion of its first such surgery, marking a significant milestone in the country’s nephrology services.

FBI assistance sought to unlock former SriLankan Airlines CEO’s phone: CCD tells court

The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today that an email has been sent to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States seeking assistance to unlock the mobile phone of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena, who died under suspicious circumstances.