Vietnamese President says his country looking for comprehensive partnerships with Sri Lanka

Vietnamese President To Lam, who addressed Parliament, said his country is looking for maritime, air links and links based on IT and communications with Sri Lanka.

Viet Nam, Sri Lanka exchange five MoUs

Viet Nam and Sri Lanka signed five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering areas including tourism, security cooperation, religious and cultural affairs, civil and commercial engagement, transport, economic cooperation, as well as science and technology.

Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait

Oil prices rose on Friday after the US and Iran exchanged fire in the key Strait of Hormuz waterway.

Kapila Chandrasena found dead at cricketer Aravinda de Silva’s residence

Investigations have revealed that Kapila Chandrasena, the former Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines, was found dead early Friday morning at the residence of legendary Sri Lankan cricketer Aravinda de Silva in Kollupitiya.

PCoI urges public to submit any information on coal imports before May 22

The Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry apponted to investigate into the import of coal has informed the public to submit any information held by individuals or institutions regarding matters related to the imports of coal before May 22, 2026.

Kollupitiya Police tell court ex-SriLankan Airlines CEO’s death suspicious

Court proceedings at the Fort Magistrate’s Court were postponed for one hour after the Magistrate left the court to conduct a magisterial inquiry into the sudden death of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena.

Indonesia rushes to rescue 20 hikers, including 9 Singaporeans, after Mount Dukono eruption

Twenty people, nine of them from Singapore, were reported missing on Friday (May 8) after Mount Dukono on Indonesia’s eastern Halmahera island erupted, spewing a smoke cloud some 10km into the air.

Vietnamese President arrives at Sri Lanka Parliament

President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, arrived at the Sri Lanka Parliament a short while ago.

Sri Lanka–JAAF talks conclude successfully to safeguard Sri Lanka’s garment exports

Discussions between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Joint Apparel Associations Forum (JAAF) aimed at strengthening and safeguarding the country’s garment export sector have been successfully concluded, officials confirmed.

Countries track passengers of virus-hit cruise ship

Countries worldwide sought to prevent the further spread of the hantavirus on Thursday, after an outbreak on a cruise ​ship, by tracking those who had disembarked before the virus was detected and anyone who had close contact with them since.

Trump gives EU until 4 July to implement trade deal or face ’much higher’ tariffs

The European Union has until 4 July to fully implement its trade deal with the United States or face ’’much higher tariffs’’, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday after a phone call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Poor classroom performance may be linked to vision problems: Expert

National Eye Hospital Director Dr. Jayaruwan Bandara claimed that many learning difficulties in classrooms may actually be linked to undetected vision problems and urged schoolchildren and parents to take eye health seriously.

Around 2,500 Thalassemia patients in Sri Lanka; 45–60 new cases annually: Health Ministry

Sri Lanka currently has around 2,500 registered thalassemia patients, with an additional 45 to 60 children newly diagnosed each year, Non-Communicable Diseases Unit of the Health Ministry Director Dr. Srini Alahapperuma said.

Prices to be revised at eateries using LAUGFS Gas

The Restaurant Owners Association has announced a revision of food and beverage prices at eateries using LAUGFS Gas, citing rising operational costs driven by increased LPG prices.

Rabies vaccine shortage would increase human fatalities

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has raised serious concerns over an alleged shortage of rabies vaccines at Medical Officer of Health (MOH) offices across the country, warning that the disruption could lead to a dangerous rise in rabies infections among animals and an increase in human fatalities.

Research vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen completes marine survey in Sri Lankan waters

The Research Vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen has successfully completed a marine scientific survey in Sri Lankan waters and departed Colombo, marking the conclusion of a key mission aimed at strengthening the country’s ocean knowledge base.

South Korean envoy seeks improved bureaucratic efficiency in trade facilitation

South Korean Ambassador Miyon Lee emphasized yesterday that Sri Lanka should concentrate on upgrading its trade facilitation system while identifying the sequencing.

Deniyaya meningitis situation under watch

Health authorities have ruled out the risk of a major viral meningitis outbreak in Deniyaya for now, while continuing to closely monitor the situation following a rise in suspected infections among schoolchildren.

Rajangane Saddharathana Thera arrested

Rajangane Saddharathana has been arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), police said.

Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump says a ceasefire is still in place between the US and Iran after both sides exchanged fire late on Thursday night. It was unclear who fired first.

Former SriLankan Airlines CEO found dead

Former Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, was found dead at his residence in Kollupitiya under suspicious circumstances, police said.

Aloysians launch new rugby jersey

St. Aloysius’ College Galle officially launched its 2026 school rugby season on Wednesday with a special ceremony held at the school auditorium to unveil the team’s new official match jersey.

Call for cricket like takeover of football

Veteran football administrator Sunil Senaweera wants a Sri Lanka Cricket-type change to the sport’s administration and lashed out that he is deeply disappointed that no football club or football leagues in the country has spoken out against irregularities within the current administration of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL).

Questions Raised: Anti-climax at super league final

It was a day on which either team had to fight hard down to the wire to win the final of what was called the National Super League at the Premadasa stadium in Colombo today. Instead a four wicket haul by right arm fast bowler Mohamed Shiraz paved the way for Dambulla to record a comfortable 119 runs win over Colombo.

World Bank grants Rs. 30 million for disaster management strengthening project

The World Bank has provided Rs. 30 million to compensate for damages caused by Cyclone Ditta under a disaster management strengthening project, Meteorology Department Director General Athula Karunanayake, said today.

Schools in Deniyaya temporarily closed amid viral fever outbreak

Several schools in the Deniyaya Education Zone have been temporarily closed following reports of a viral disease similar to influenza spreading among students, provincial education authorities told the Daily Mirror.

One of the planet’s biggest cities is sinking so rapidly it’s visible from space

Mexico City is sinking at such an alarming rate that it’s visible from space. Imagery from a powerful NASA radar system is revealing subsidence rates of more than 0.5 inches a month — making the city one of the planet’s fasting-sinking capitals.

DMT warns of blacklisting over excessive vehicle smoke emissions

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has warned that vehicle owners who fail to comply with maintenance orders issued over excessive smoke emissions could face blacklisting, affecting access to key vehicle-related services.

How worried should we be about hantavirus?

The outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship carrying passengers from across the world is a situation that authorities say they are taking incredibly seriously.

SJB MP warns Sri Lanka becoming South Asia’s ‘safe haven’ for cybercriminals

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Gampaha District MP Amila Prasad has raised critical concerns regarding the misuse of the Port City project and the rise of organized cybercrime in Sri Lanka.