Man arrested for stealing temple studio equipment

A suspect who broke into a recording studio at the Maduluwawa Sri Sudharmarama Temple in Padukka and stole computers and recording equipment worth around Rs. 1.5 million has been arrested by Padukka Police.

Sri Lanka now second most peaceful in South Asia: Report

The Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) has released its 20th annual Global Peace Index (GPI) report for 2026, revealing that Sri Lanka achieved the largest percentage improvement in peacefulness within the South Asia region.

Senior DIG seeks court order to prevent arrest over Easter Sunday probe

Senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Waruna Jayasundara has filed a writ application before the Court of Appeal seeking an order preventing his arrest without probable cause in connection with the ongoing investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks.

Fishermen warned of rough seas

The Department of Meteorology has warned of very rough sea conditions and strong winds in several coastal areas around Sri Lanka.

Air Canada pilot accused of flying for 17 years without proper licence

A former airline pilot in Canada has been arrested for allegedly flying hundreds of flights without a proper licence for nearly 17 years.

Twelve killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg, police say

At least 12 people have been killed in a mass shooting in an area of Johannesburg, police in South Africa say.

Rupee strengthens against USD

The Sri Lankan Rupee recorded a notable appreciation against the US Dollar across several commercial banks today (10), compared to Tuesday, with the selling rate falling below Rs. 336 at some banks.

Central Bank issues new rules on export earnings conversion

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued an updated regulatory framework governing the repatriation and mandatory conversion of export proceeds, according to an Extraordinary Gazette notification.

Some Opposition MPs are brainless: Speaker

Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne, who lost his cool today, accused that some Opposition MPs are brainless.

NASA taps US astronauts, Italian for Artemis mission with SpaceX, Blue Origin mooncraft

NASA named three U.S. astronauts and an Italian astronaut on Tuesday to serve as the crew for its next Artemis mission, a spacecraft docking demonstration in Earth’s orbit next year that ​will test moon landers from Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin for the first time in space.

Speaker threatens to remove MP Sujeewa Senasinghe from chambers

In the midst of a heated argument over Standing Orders pertaining to raising questions, Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne today threatened to have MP Sujeewa Senasinghe removed from the chambers.

Kuwait restricts domestic worker recruitment to 10 countries including Sri Lanka

Kuwait’s Interior Ministry has issued a new circular restricting the recruitment of domestic workers to 10 approved countries, while banning recruitment from 27 others, as part of updated regulations governing the domestic labour sector, local media reported.

President Anura congratulates Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected PM

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended warm congratulations to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in the history of India.

Provincial Council elections will be held only after amending electoral system: Harini

Ruling out the possibility of holding the Provincial Council elections under the proportional representation system, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament today that the polls will be held only after introducing a new electoral system.

Father of two shot dead after entering cashew estate

A 36-year-old father of two was shot dead after he and a group of villagers entered a cashew plantation in Wanathawilluwa to collect fallen cashew nuts, prompting police investigations and the arrest of eight suspects.

No decision to extend retirement age of judges: Minister

Amidst controversy over reports of the extension of retirement age of judges, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday that the government has not taken any decision, claiming that there has been no discussion on the matter within the government.

Sallay’s treatment could be meted out to others in the Opposition: UNP

The United National Party (UNP) while highlighting that the treatment meted out to former State Intelligence Services (SIS) Chief Major General Suresh Sallay in violation of the Constitution and international conventions, said the treatment meted out to Sallay may be applied on other opposition groups.

Sri Lankan doctor found guilty of sexually touching female patient in Perth

A Sri Lankan immigrant doctor has been found guilty of indecently assaulting a female patient during an acupuncture appointment in Perth.

Enthusiasm among local, foreign investors galore to take Mattala airport

With as many as 47 parties initially responding to the call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the development of the Mattala International Airport (MIA), which is a strategic asset being eyed by countries involved in geopolitical contestation, the authorities have extended the deadline by one more month at the request of participants, an official said yesterday.

Millions including NDB monies siphoned out of Sri Lanka under guise of importing goods

While Sri Lanka is grappling with a dollar crisis, investigations conducted by the police and Sri Lanka Customs have uncovered a massive scam where millions of US Dollars including the Rs.13 billion NDB fraud was siphoned out of the country under the guise of importing goods since 2023.

Iran’s lakes are vanishing: Satellite images show a deepening water crisis

For many Iranians, the most immediate threat is no longer just war, but water.

Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme

NASA has named its crew for its next major Moon mission, Artemis III, though the astronauts will not walk on the Moon or go anywhere near it.

Iran strikes Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation for US attacks in Hormuz

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed attacks on United States military bases in Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation for US strikes on ports and islands in the Strait of Hormuz.

France bans Israel’s finance minister

France on Tuesday banned Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry, slamming the far-right politician’s calls for the annexation of the occupied West Bank, new settlements in the area and the “recolonisation” of Gaza. Smotrich was among dozens of Israelis who were slapped with sanctions by France, Britain, Canada, ​Australia, New Zealand and Norway.

US-Iran strikes intensify after American patrol helicopter downed in Hormuz

The US and Iran have exchanged fire after the US threatened retaliation for the downing of an American military helicopter over the Iran Strait of Hormuz on Monday that President Donald Trump attributed to Iran.

Trains to operate normally as strike called off

Railway services will operate as normal today (10) after railway controllers called off the trade union action that was scheduled to commence at midnight yesterday (09).

Carry out investigations, but don’t turn them political – Namal

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna National Organizer and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa said that investigations into matters relating to national security and the Easter attacks must be conducted properly, but should not be politicized for political advantage.

EU plans to ban Russian soldiers from bloc in fresh sanctions on Moscow

The EU hopes to ban Russian soldiers from entering its territory as part of further sanctions against Moscow that also target banks, crypto firms and the Kremlin’s oil revenues.

‘Corruption led to economic collapse’ - Court

While delivering the judgment, the High Court Judge underscored the far-reaching consequences of corruption in State institutions, observing that such misconduct not only damages the country’s economy but has also contributed to its economic downfall.

Hayleys obtains enjoining order against Wimal Weerawansa

The District Court of Kaduwela has issued an enjoining order against former MP Wimal Weerawansa on an application filed by Hayleys PLC over an alleged defamatory statement.