President congratulates Pope Leo XIV

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extended his warm congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the new leader of the Catholic Church.

UPDATE: SLAF helicopter crashes into Maduru Oya during training exercise

A Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 7 Squadron of the Sri Lanka Air Force crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir during a training exercise this morning.

New Pope Leo XIV

CBSL tightens oversight on IT and cybersecurity risks in banking sector

In a move to reinforce operational resilience across the banking sector, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a new directive mandating licensed banks to promptly report a broad range of

Jacqueline Fernandez: Only Bollywood actress to own a private island ?

Indian film stars are known for their opulent lifestyles, often flaunting private jets, luxury cars, and sprawling bungalows. Yet, one Bollywood actress stands out with an exceptionally rare asset — a private island.

Sri Pada pilgrim season ends

Sri Pada pilgrim season 2024/25 will end on Vesak full moon Poya day on May 12.

Sri Lanka on heightened alert over possible implications

Amid fears that India and Pakistan are on the brink of a wider conflict, Sri Lanka currently remains alert on possible implications for the country and its people, particularly for those studying and working in these two countries.

Has Chikungunya been contained?

Despite health authorities issuing fresh guidelines to tackle the growing threat of Chikungunya, action on the ground tells a different story as it seems the fight against this mosquito-borne disease is more talk than walk.

Pakistan’s T20 cricket league moved to UAE over India conflict

Pakistan’s T20 cricket league will be relocated to the United Arab Emirates, officials said Friday, after Indian attacks on the country including a drone that reached Rawalpindi stadium.

Manchester United reach the Europa League final

Manchester United and Tottenham will meet in an all-English Europa League final on 21 May.

A new Pope has been elected, Pope Leo XIV

The new pope has been revealed as Robert Prevost of the US, the first American pontiff in history.

Positive momentum returns despite low turnover

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) showed positive momentum today, recovering from a decline seen yesterday.

A new Pope has been elected

White smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican this evening, signaling that a new Pope has been elected.

Man injured in shooting in Kottawa

An individual was injured in a shooting incident near a temple in the Malapalla area of Kottawa, police said.

Bangladesh to adopt Sri Lankan model for dengue elimination

Bangladesh is set to implement the Sri Lankan model to combat and eliminate dengue.

Immigration nabs 34 overstaying Bangladeshi nationals from Seeduwa

A group of over 30 Bangladeshi nationals who were overstaying their tourist visas was taken into custody by the Department of Immigration and Emigration officials who raided a guesthouse in Seeduwa this afternoon.

Deshabandhu summoned before Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry

Suspended Inspector General of Police Deshabandhu Tennakoon has been summoned to appear before the Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry investigating his conduct, on May 19.

MP Ramanathan Archchuna ordered to be removed from chamber

Independent MP Ramanathan Archchuna was ordered to be removed from Parliament for continuous misbehaviour by presiding member Aravinda Senarath today.

Special trains for Vesak and long holidays

Special train services have been arranged for four days for the convenience of commuters during the upcoming long weekend and for the State Vesak Festival, the Railways Department announced.

’Gehenu Lamai’ selected for Cannes Classics at 78th Festival de Cannes

The landmark 1978 Sinhala-language film Gehenu Lamai (Girls), directed by the late Dr. Sumitra Peries, has been officially selected for the prestigious Cannes Classics section at the 78th Festival de Cannes.

Kotahena sexual abuse suspect is NPP organiser, Says Namal

The maths teacher who is accused of sexually abusing a child in Kotahena is a NPP organiser for Colombo Central, SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa said today.

PSL matches shifted to Karachi amid rising Pakistan-India tensions

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced that the remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be relocated to Karachi due to escalating tensions between Pakistan and India.

Black smoke on second round of voting, no pope elected

Black smoke billows from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel, meaning the 133 Cardinal electors have not yet chosen a new Pope.

Cabinet approves study on Independent Prosecutor’s Office

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the Minister of Justice and National Integration to appoint a technical specialist committee to study the establishment of an independent Public Prosecutor’s Office in Sri Lanka.

Maths teacher transferred, explanation sought from Ramanathan Hindu Ladies’ College principal

The Education Minister has decided to question the school principal and transfer the male teacher involved, in response to the recent suicide of a Grade 10 schoolgirl in Kotahena.

SriLankan Airlines’ Cargo leads South Asia with IATA battery transport approval

SriLankan Airlines’ cargo division has become the first airline in South Asia to receive approval from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to transport lithium and sodium-ion batteries.

Pakistan says it downed 25 Indian drones after attacks escalate tensions

Pakistan’s military says it shot down 25 Indian drones that entered its airspace, as hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbours continue to spiral following Indian air raids on multiple locations within Pakistan’s territory.

Woman lures men online, robbed in jungle: Four arrested

Four suspects, including a woman who had maintained relationships with several young men through social media, have been arrested for luring victims to jungle areas in Mihinthale, where they were assaulted and robbed.

Businessman nabbed with brand new mobile phones worth Rs. 10 Million

A businessman was arrested with a stock of brand new mobile phones worth Rs. 10 million at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle them into the country.

Vietnamese Buddhist Society funded private jet: Vijitha

Heated arguments erupted in Parliament when Opposition MP Harshana Rajakaruna questioned the government as to who bore the expenses for the private jet for President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to return from Vietnam.