Tilvin refutes being attacked

In the wake of various posts shared in social media about a clash at the Pelawatte Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) headquarters, its General Secretary Tilvin Silva refuted claims as ludicrous attempts by the bankrupt opposition.

Firms from war torn Middle East show interest in Mattala airport

Some leading companies from the Middle East which is now caught in the Israeli/ US war with Iran are among the parties that have shown interests in investing in the Mattala international airport, according to a Minister.

Underworld figure ’Batuwatte Chamara’ extradited to Sri Lanka

Manoj Suranga Liyanage, a notorious organized criminal and drug trafficker known as ’’Batuwatte Chamara,’’ was brought back to Sri Lanka on Sunday night (May 10) following his arrest in Azerbaijan.

Photocopy charges to increase due to rising electricity costs

The All Ceylon Communication Owners Association says it regrets the government’s decision to increase electricity tariffs, warning that the move has forced communication centres to raise service charges.

CID identifies Delaware company used to mask hackers behind $2.5 Million Treasury fraud

Criminal Investigation Department (CID) investigators have identified the company allegedly used to conceal the hackers linked to the disappearance of $2.5 million from Sri Lankan Treasury funds, which were transferred to multiple bank accounts in two different states in the United States.

Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war ’totally unacceptable’

President Donald Trump has dismissed Iran’s response to US proposals to end the war as ’’totally unacceptable’’.

Thayalan Bartlett on Campaign Asia-Pacific’s 50 Over Fifty 2026 list

MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka Executive Chairman Thayalan Bartlett has been recognised in Campaign Asia-Pacific’s inaugural 50 Over Fifty 2026 list, becoming the only Sri Lankan named among a select group of senior marketing, media and communications professionals from across the region.

Indian dominance highlights early May tourist arrivals as focus shifts to Asia

Sri Lanka welcomed 28,578 tourists during the first six days of May 2026, with India leading the arrivals as the local tourism sector shifts its focus toward Asian markets to offset disruptions in European travel.

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.