Bell 212 Wreckage Found in Maduru Oya

Special police security programme in place for Colombo Vesak zones

A special security and traffic programme has been introduced by the Sri Lanka Police for the protection of scores of people expected to arrive in Colombo in the coming days for the Vesak festival.

Social media report on Cardinal Malclom Ranjith is fake: Catholic Church in Sri Lanka

The news which is being circulated over social media that Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malclom Ranjith has accused US President Donald Trump of influencing the Vatican to elect an American Pope is fake, the spokesman for Cardinal Ranjith, Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando said today.

PM steps in to accelerate probe into tragic death of Kotahena child

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has taken action to ensure a swift and impartial investigation into the recent death of a child in Kotahena, following growing public concern over the handling of the case.

Sri Lanka Customs seize Rs.68 Mn worth narcotics in sea cargo from Oman

Customs officials attached to the Transco UPB warehouse in Wattala today intercepted a consignment containing a substantial quantity of narcotics worth over Rs. 68 million that arrived via sea cargo from Oman.

India, Pakistan agree to ceasefire, Trump announces

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that both India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire, though neither country has confirmed the arrangement.

Two fire incidents in Colombo; no casualties reported

Two separate fires broke out in Colombo this afternoon, the Fire Brigade said.

French Navy ship arrives in Colombo

The French Navy’s hydrographic vessel ’Beautmps Beaupre’ arrived at the Port of Colombo yesterday on a goodwill visit, where it was welcomed with traditional naval honours by the Sri Lanka Navy.

Presidential Secretariat to host ’Vesak Bhakti Gee Saraniya’

The Vesak Bhakti Gee Saraniya will be held at the Presidential Secretariat premises on May 12, 13, 14 and 15, in conjunction with the “Buddha Rashmi Vesak Kalapaya’’ jointly organised by the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, the Presidential Secretariat and the Prime Minister’s Office.

Constitutional Council secretary resigns

Secretary to the Constitutional Council Dhammika Dassanayake has resigned from the post, sources from Parliament said today.

German woman arrested at BIA over Russian Embassy laptop incident

A German woman was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in connection with an investigation into an incident involving a laptop handed over to a security officer at the Russian Embassy in Colombo and the person running away.

Kurundiya archaeological reserve in danger again

A group of people have taken steps to cultivate the Kurundiya Archaeological Reserve land without permission.

Present government comprises both pluses and minuses: SB

Making an assessment on the government, former MP S.B. Dissanayake said today that there are both plus and minus points about it.

Johnston Fernando appointed head of SLPP operations

Former Minister Johnston Fernando has been appointed as the Head of Operations of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), marking a significant development in the party’s internal leadership structure.

Police hunt for popular tutor 'Teacher Amma’ over alleged assault

Police have launched an investigation to arrest Hayeshika Fernando, also known as ’Teacher Amma’, a well-known tutor who conducts tuition classes for Grade 5 students, for allegedly assaulting a young man.

Supreme Court to hear NMRA, SRDA petition on e-passport software on June 9

The Supreme Court has ordered that the Fundamental Rights Petition filed by the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) and the Civil Rights Doctors Association (SRDA) seeking an interim injunction to prevent the use of software developed by a private company for issuing of e-passports be taken up for consideration on June 9.

National Vesak Week begins in Nuwara Eliya today under President’s patronage

The National Vesak Week begins today, with the inaugural ceremony scheduled to take place this afternoon at the Nuwara Eliya Buddhist Center under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Govt raises state employee distress loan limit to Rs. 400,000 from May 1

The government has decided to increase the maximum loan limit for state employees from Rs. 250,000 to Rs. 400,000, effective from May 1.

Virat Kohli tells BCCI he wants to retire from Test cricket

Virat Kohli has told the Indian cricket board that he wishes to retire from Test cricket, but top officials have asked him to reconsider the decision, The Indian Express reported.

Army Commander visits injured soldiers at Polonnaruwa Hospital

Army Commander Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo paid a visit to the Polonnaruwa General Hospital to inquire into the condition of the soldiers injured in the recent helicopter crash.

Pakistan closes airspace as explosions reported in Rawalpindi and Lahore

Pakistan has closed its airspace to all flights between 3:15 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. local time on May 10, 2025, the Civil Aviation Authority announced Saturday. The closure comes following reports of explosions late Friday near Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi and at multiple locations across Lahore.

Incidents involving children should never be used for political gain: Prime Minister

Incidents and crimes involving children must be addressed with responsibility and should never be politicised or used for political advantage, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said in Parliament yesterday.

Thundershowers expected in several provinces after 1 p.m

Thundershowers are expected in several areas of the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Southern Provinces, as well as in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts, after 1:00 p.m.

Uncertainty looms over Kadawatha-Mirigama section of Central Expressway

The future of the Kadawatha–Mirigama stretch of the central expressway remains uncertain, with the government mulling whether to renegotiate the project with the foreign contractor selected, to find a new local contractor or else to hold it for the moment.

Technical fault suspected in deadly SLAF Bell 212 crash, 6 military personnel dead

Apossible mechanical failure is suspected to have caused the crash of a Us-made Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter into the Maduru Oya Reservoir during a Special Forces demonstration yesterday, leaving six personnel dead.

Maga says Pope Leo may be American, but he’s not ’America first’

Catholicism has rarely been more prominent in US politics as the Trump administration openly embraces its advisers and officials who proudly say faith has shaped their politics.

Pope Leo XIV calls Church ’a beacon to illuminate dark nights’ in first Mass

The new Pope, Leo XIV, has called in his first Mass at the Vatican for the Catholic Church to ’’desperately’’ counter a lack of faith.

Sajith mulls mechanism to report and act swiftly on cases of child abuse

Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday urged the government to formulate a mechanism to report and act swiftly on cases of child abuse.

Emirates eyes India-SL route

Emirates has expressed its openness to increasing direct flight operations between Sri Lanka and various parts of India while emphasising that the respective governments of India and Sri Lanka need to grant the necessary permissions.

Tariff jitters cast long shadow over SL’s rubber sector

The global rubber market is already feeling the tremors of policy uncertainty, with Sri Lanka caught in the crosshairs, analysts said, while warning there could be a prolonged and painful reshuffle of trade routes, pricing and production flows.