TID probes Harak Kata’s allegations against Ex-Minister, IGP

The Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) has launched an investigation into claims by underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias Harak Kata, who alleged that he is being detained in Tangalle after refusing to pay a Rs. 300 million bribe.

Cabinet nod to import salt

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a decision to permit the import of salt for both industrial and consumer use till June 10, 2025.

Three Sri Lankan entrepreneurs shine on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list

Sri Lanka celebrated a key milestone as three of its young and emerging entrepreneurs ; Yanika Amarasekera-Siyaguna, Charith N Silva, and Nikin Matharaarachchi have been named to the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025 list. Yanika Amarasekera-Siyaguna founded Silver Aislein 2019, Sri Lanka’s first online wedding registry platform.

Wijeya Newspaper’s COO awarded APO national award for productivity

University student fined for sharing nude photo

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali today imposed a fine of Rs. 5,000 on a university student who pleaded guilty to sharing a nude photograph of a fellow female undergraduate to a WhatsApp group in exchange for Rs. 500.

SC integrates GovPay, advancing legal system digitalization

Marking a significant milestone in the digital transformation of Sri Lanka’s legal system, the Supreme Court (SC) today inaugurated its integration with GovPay, the government’s digital payment platform.

Former Land Reclamation Chairman granted bail in Rs. 27.6 Mn case

Former Chairman of the Land Reclamation and Development Corporation, Prasad Harshan De Silva, was arrested today by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption in connection with the alleged misappropriation of Rs. 27.6 million.

Govt Analyst, DMT officials inspect Gerandi Ella ill-fated bus

The Government Analyst and officials from the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) inspected the ill fated bus that claimed 23 lives of passengers in Gerandi Ella, Ramboda last week.

U.S. provides $1M worth of nuclear detection gear to Sri Lanka Navy

The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has provided state-of-the-art radiation and chemical detection equipment valued at $1 million (299 million LKR) to the Sri Lanka Navy, significantly boosting the country’s capacity to detect and respond to nuclear, radiological, and chemical threats in its maritime domain.

Trump says India willing to charge ’no tariffs’ on US goods

US President Donald Trump has said that India has offered to drop all tariffs on goods imported from his country.

Kusal Mendis to replace Buttler at GT for IPL playoffs

Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis will replace Jos Buttler in the Gujarat Titans squad for the IPL playoffs.

Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely’’: Sumanthiran responds to President

Referring to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s statement on forming administrations in local councils, former MP M.A. Sumanthiran remarked that ’’power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.’’

Putin and Zelensky to skip Ukraine peace talks

Neither Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky nor Russian President Vladimir Putin will take part in the first direct Ukraine peace talks since 2022, dampening hopes for a breakthrough. Putin first proposed direct negotiations for May 15 over the weekend, but the Kremlin later announced he would not be attending.

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Fuel leaks into upper Kotmale reservoir after bowser overturns

A fuel bowser carrying 13,000 liters of fuel has gone missing after overturning causing a significant spill into the Upper Kotmale Reservoir.

Seven new envoys to Sri Lanka present credentials to President

Seven newly appointed foreign ambassadors to Sri Lanka presented their credentials to President Anura Kumara Disanayake today at the Presidential Secretariat, President’s Media Division (PMD)said.

No leadership issues when working together in local bodies

Leadership issues will not arise in the collective approach which is to be adopted by opposition parties to govern local bodies where the NPP has become a minority, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman said today.

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Pubudu Dassanayake appointed USA men’s head coach

USA Cricket has appointed former Sri Lanka wicketkeeper, Pubudu Dassanayake, as the head coach of the men’s national team.

Govt auctioning 26 vehicles including Porsche, BMW

A total of 26 vehicles, including luxury and decommissioned models, are to be auctioned today by the Presidential Secretariat.

At least 21 killed in crash in Mexico, official says

At least 21 people have been killed in a road accident in central Mexico, according to a local official.

Balochs declare independence from Pakistan

Baloch nationalist leaders have declared independence from Pakistan, citing decades of violence, enforced disappearances, and human rights violations in the region.

AI-powered CCTV and GPS systems to be introduced

Long-distance buses in Sri Lanka will soon be equipped with GPS and CCTV systems powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake said.

Mexican beauty influencer shot to death during TikTok livestream

A 23-year-old influencer was shot and killed on Tuesday at a beauty salon in Jalisco, Mexico, while she was livestreaming on TikTok, according to the state prosecutor’s office.

Massive demand for new vehicles continues despite soaring price

Vehicle sellers in Sri Lanka are currently grappling with an overwhelming demand for new vehicles, despite the persistently high prices of imported units, the Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) President Prasad Manage said.

AKD warns of using two-thirds majority to amend laws if mandate is challenged or disrupted

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday said the government will amend laws if someone challenges and tries to disrupt the mandate, while claiming that National People’s Power (NPP) has the right to form councils in local bodies where the NPP has secured a majority as per the mandate.

Kagenthini wins Sri Lanka’s first Bronze Medal

Kagenthini Loganathan, a talented pugilist from Vavuniya, clinched the first bronze medal for Sri Lanka at the ASBC Asian Under-22 and Youth Championships being held at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo.

SLPP, SLFP and several parties meet RW and agree to form joint local administrations

Several opposition party leaders, including those from the SLPP and SLFP, met with former President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday to discuss forming joint administrations in local government bodies and they have agreed in principle to collaborate moving forward.

Fuel bowser overturns in Talawakele, causing major traffic disruption

A fuel bowser transporting 33,600 litres of diesel and petrol overturned on the Nuwara Eliya-Kirimetiya road in Talawakele this afternoon, causing a major traffic blockade and fuel leakage.

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