Over 70,000 Police deployed ahead of LG polls tomorrow

More than 70,000 police personnel have been deployed across Sri Lanka to ensure a safe, fair, and orderly voting process during the Local Government (LG) elections scheduled for tomorrow.

Ambalangoda PS candidate seriously injured in shooting

A candidate of an independent group contesting for Ambalangoda Pradeshiya Sabha, one of the 339 local government bodies for which elections are scheduled to be held tomorrow was seriously injured while another person was killed in a shooting at a restaurant in Meetiyagoda on Saturday night (03).

Farmers and fishermen hold unique May Day rally in North

In what is seemed to be a significant show of solidarity, farmers, fishermen, dairy farmers, indigenous communities, and plantation workers gathered in Mannar to celebrate May Day this year.

Man dies in his effort to save a group from drowning in Kalaoya

A man who attempted to save a group of people from drowning in the Murundanveli waterway in Kalaoya drowned while area residents managed to save the group.

How to vote at the LG election tomorrow

Although we are accustomed to vote for a political party and three particular preferable candidates at the Parliamentary, Provincial Councils and Local Government elections, tomorrow’s election is different, as local Government Elections are now held under the mixed electoral system introduced in 2017.

World War II anniversary marked in Colombo

To commemorate the 80th Anniversary of World War II, an event was held in Colombo. The Soviet Union made a great contribution to win the war against the Axis powers which killed 20 million people. Russian Ambassador Levan

Trader caught making fake spices released on bail

A trader who manufactured fake chilli powder, turmeric powder, and other spices using rice flour and colourings was released by Matugama Acting Magistrate Sanath Wijesinghe on personal bail of Rs. 200,000 with two sureties.

Smuggled aquatic creatures seized at BIA; Three arrested

A consignment of several species of aquatic creatures smuggled into the country was seized, and three air passengers arrested in the early hours of last morning by the Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International

Businessman remanded over major vehicle registration fraud involving government documents and luxury car imports

A businessman who owns a vehicle sales showroom in Wariyapola was ordered to be remanded till May 9 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali for allegedly causing a loss of over Rs.50 million in unpaid taxes to the

All Ceylon YMMA Conference Platinum Jubilee Founders Day celebrated

Founded 75 years ago, the All Ceylon YMMA Conference celebrated the Platinum Jubilee of the Founders Day on April 30, 2025 at the Abdul Gaffoor Hall, Zahira College, Colombo 10.

Public apathy fuelling dengue spread, warns Health Experts

Dr. Priscila Samaraweera, from Sri Lanka’s National Dengue Control Unit, called on people too, to contribute to the cause of containing the dengue fever without entirely leaving the onus to the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) and

Will have to increase power tariff or face delay in 5th IMF tranche: Sagala

The government is facing a dilemma as it must either increase the power tariff or face a delay in receiving the fifth tranche under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement signed with the IMF, United National Party (UNP) National

Illegal migration to greener pastures continue; Lankans with fake Polish visas nabbed

Unsuccessful attempts by Sri Lankan citizens to migrate to ‘greener pastures’ through unlawful means are continuing, even with strict law enforcement measures in place, as authorities nabbed two more locals with forged Polish visas on

Over 132,000 A/L qualified students miss out on university admission

Only around 45,000 out of the 177,588 students who qualified for university admission based on 2024 Advanced Level (A/L) results will secure seats in state universities, the University Grants Commission (UGC) said.

Country’s future relies on NPP:President

Claiming that only the National People’s Power (NPP) is existing as a political force in Sri Lanka now, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday the future of the country and its people are relying on the NPP.

AKD following in RW’s footsteps gives into IMF: Sajith

Highlighting that there will be an electricity tariff hike after the Local Government election, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa said President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is merely following his predecessor Ranil Wickremesinghe rather than delivering promises he had made during the past elections.

NPP won power with endless lies to the people: Namal

The National People’s Power (NPP) government came to power by telling endless lies, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa said.

Ruwan announces decision to send petition to Trump Administration to reverse para tariffs

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene speaks at a media conference where he announced the decision to send a petition to the Trump Administration with signatures of 100,000 factory workers calling for the reverse of para tariffs.

India - Pakistan war not imminent

A tense standoff prevails between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terrorist attack triggering concerns that it will explode into a full-blown war at any time with implications for the whole world.

RW’s PSO transferred for attempting to contact Pillayan

The police have notified the office of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe that his personal security officer was transferred because he had attempted to contact former MP Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pillayan.

We told the truth about the economy while Govt. hid it: Dr. Haniffa

Samagi Jana Balawegaya Colombo mayoral candidate Dr. Ruvaiz Haniffa said his party told the truth about the country’s economy while the present NPP government is trying to hide it.

Sri Lankan politicians and voters lack political literacy: Commissioner General of Elections

Sri Lankan politicians and voters lack political literacy and this situation led to the rejection of over 200 nomination papers at this year’s Local Government election, Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Ratnayake said

CCD hunts suspect in multi-million fraud

The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) released a photograph of a suspect wanted in connection with a financial fraud totalling Rs. 28.5 million.

Govt. to import drugs directly if pharmaceutical suppliers fail to supply orders promptly: Nalinda

Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday warned pharmaceutical suppliers to supply the orders promptly and that the government will intervene directly to procure medicines through government to government basis if the

SL Defence Secretary holds talks with Pakistani Defence Minister in Islamabad

Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd.) held talks with Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif in Islamabad on the sidelines of the fifth annual Sri Lanka-Pakistan Bilateral Defence Dialogue that

President to visit Vietnam next week

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake an official visit to Vietnam from May 3 to 6, Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday.

Exposition of Sacred Tooth relic Tech plan to manage crowds fails to launch - Governor

Central Province Governor S.B.S. Abeykoon yesterday said that although there were proposals to use modern technology to inform devotees and manage their arrival during the exposition of the Sacred Tooth relic at Dalada

Maithripala tells court he paid compensation to Royal Park case victims

Former President Maithripala Sirisena, through his lawyer, informed the Supreme Court yesterday that he has paid the required compensation to the victims of the Royal Park murder case.

Kandy city free of health hazards

Kandy Municipal Health Department stressed that Kandy city is not facing any threat of diseases or health hazards in the aftermath of the large crowds that flocked to the city to pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic.

Teachers in the election fray flout law by drawing salaries: Trade Union

Ceylon Teacher Union said several employees of the Education Department contesting the Local Government election have obtained their April salary, which is a violation of the election law and the Establishment Code.