Upul Jayasuriya, PC conferred with distinguished life membership

Former President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (2013–2015), Upul Jayasuriya, PC, was conferred the distinguished Life Membership Honoris Causa at the Annual Convocation held to induct Rajeeve Amarasuriya,

Handing over of appointment letter to Ven. Nikapotha Sri Chandrajothi Thera on 17 May

The handing over of the Sannas Pathra (appointment letter) to Venerable Nikapotha Sri Chandrajothi Thera who is appointed as Mahanayake of the Uda Rata Amarapura Chapter is to be held at 2pm on 17 May at the Banadaranaike

Some elements obstructing probe on Lasantha murder: brother

There are some forces who are preventing the Government from carrying out probes and action on the killing of Sunday Leader Editor, Lasantha Wickramatunga, the slain journalist’s brother Lal Wickramatunga alleged yesterday.

Magisterial witness examination into the suspicious death of Kapila Chandrasena: CCTV at Aravinda de Silva’s residence was functional but not recording

Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena’s suspicious death took place at the residence of Aravinda de Silva, where CCTV cameras were operational, but the CCTV system had not been recording footage for a long period of time, and no footage of the location where the death occurred had been captured by the CCTV system, the Colombo Crimes Division informed Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena yesterday.

7th National Police Commission term ends today

The three-year term of the 7th National Police Commission (NPC) is set to expire today (May 15), bringing to an end the tenure of the independent oversight body appointed in 2023.

Battling the downpour...

A father rides his school-going child home on a motorcycle amid heavy rains that lashed Colombo yesterday.

Vegetable prices likely to rise further as bad weather continues

Vegetable prices are expected to increase in the coming days as adverse weather conditions continue to disrupt supplies across the country, while the Department of Meteorology yesterday warned that the prevailing rainy conditions are likely to persist for several more days.

Experts warn of rising risks as children spend more time on online games

Online gaming is facing growing scrutiny as concerns mount over its behavioural and psychological impact on children, including addiction, exposure to strangers, and rising cases of uncontrolled in-game spending.

Sri Lankan students clinch top honors at Future Changemakers MUN in Malaysia

The Sri Lankan student delegation, hosted by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Children’s Parliament of Sri Lanka (SUNFO), achieved significant international acclaim at the prestigious Future Changemakers Model United Nations (FCMUN) held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from February 28 to March 1, 2026.

Sri Lanka’s withholding tax remains among lowest in the world: Verité Research

Withholding tax in Sri Lanka remains in the bottom 10 percent of countries that tax interest income even after the increase in withholding tax on interest income from 5 percent to 10 percent in April 2025, the Verité Research said.

250 overall online scams in the past two months: SLCERT official

With the recent past showing many online scams and frauds, including that of the Finance Ministry heist, 250 online scams have been reported in the past 2 months, an official from the Sri Lanka Cyber Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) told the Daily Mirror.

Aravinda reveals Kapila’s final remarks in Court “It has only been one day since I came out, and again they are trying to put me inside”

Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena had repeatedly stated, “It has only been one day since I came out and again they are trying to put me inside,” shortly before his death, witness Aravinda de

Gammanpila claims Police could not find relevant information in records

Former Member of Parliament Udaya Gammanpila appeared before the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) yesterday to provide a statement regarding comments he made during the seventh anniversary commemoration of the Easter Sunday attacks.

Man dies after spending night in lodge

A 46- year old man spending Sunday night at a lodge with a woman had developed a sudden illness and died on admission to Mahiyangane hospital.

In Remembrance of Eng. Russel De Zilwa

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers Sri Lanka Group (IMechE Sri Lanka Group) will hold a Remembrance Lecture in honour of the late Eng.

Born Free but until when?

The head of the Veterinary Hospital Zoological Garden Colombo Dr. Deepika Sonnadara said the decision to allow the two new born Lion cubs to move freely was made for the animals to get used to the location and towards the visitors. However She said they will be moved elsewhere at the right time.

SL Pakistan discuss making FTA more effective

The Ministry of Trade in Sri Lanka and Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry had discussed with Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in making the Pakistan Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement more effective and realistic .

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

The 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.

Power tariff hike will drive investors away : Sajith

The Power tariff hike will drive investors away while it has been act of subjecting them to extrusion, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said yesterday.

Magistrate orders arrest of Ven. Hemarathana Thera

Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate yesterday ordered the arrest of Anuradhapura Atamasthadipathi Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thera who is suspected to have abused a 15-year-old girl, and her mother involved in the incident. The

16th National Lotus Flower Ceremony tomorrow at Samadhi Buddha Statue

The Siseth Foundation will offer 200,000 lotus flowers to the Samadhi Buddha Statue today (May 9) to mark the 16th National Lotus Flower Ceremony.

Marauding elephant herd wreak havoc in Ennungoda village

A herd of more than 20 wild elephants that raided the Kottukachchiya division has wreaked havoc, destroying houses and cultivated land. Villagers who expressed concern about the threat of wild elephants in the area, said civilian life in

SL’s first Women’s Sub Fertility Medical Unit opens in Galle

For the first time in Sri Lanka a Women’s Sub Fertility Medical Unit was established yesterday at Karapitiya German-Sri Lanka Friendship Women’s Hospital.

Vietnamese President To Lam’s address in Parliament Viet Nam and SL agree to upgrade bilateral relations into a comprehensive partnership programme

Visiting Vietnamese President To Lam who addressed Parliament yesterday announced that both his country and Sri Lanka have agreed to upgrade the bilateral relationship into a comprehensive and active bilateral programme.

Sri Lanka’s Fertility Shock: Is the Crisis Real?

Court Registrar remanded

The former Registrar of Welimada Magistrate’s Court who had been arrested by Welimada Police in connection with the alleged theft of case productions was produced before Welimada Magistrate R.A.C.P Amaratunga and remanded

Robbery at Salawa Estate

An armed gang of six men that entered the superintendent’s bungalow in Kosgama Salawa Estate of the Pussellawa Estate Company in the early hours of last morning had trussed up the watchers and robbed the superintendent of Rs.

Ex-SriLankan CEO faces arrest over disputed bail sureties

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today issued a warrant for the arrest of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena over allegations that the bail conditions imposed by court had been violated through the production of unsuitable sureties.

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.

South Korean envoy seeks improved bureaucratic efficiency in trade facilitation

Asked whether South Korea believes in an FTA with Sri Lanka, she said there is the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) in this regard.