IPL 2025 to resume on May 17; final on June 3

PL 2025 will resume this week on Saturday (May 17) with a clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders, the BCCI confirmed on Monday (May 12). A total of 17 matches will be held across six venues with the final scheduled to be played on June 3.

Man wanted in job scam arrested while trying to flee to Sri Lanka by ferry

A 37-year-old man from Kancheepuram district, wanted in multiple job fraud cases across Tamil Nadu, was arrested by customs officials at the Nagapattinam port while allegedly attempting to flee to Sri Lanka in a ferry by sea.

Special Police committee appointed to probe Kotmale bus tragedy

A special committee comprising four senior police officers, headed by Senior Deputy Inspector General Ajith Rohana, has been appointed by the Acting Inspector General of Police to investigate the fatal bus accident at Gerandi Ella in Kotmale, which claimed 22 lives.

India-Pakistan tension triggers transhipment surge in Colombo Port

In the aftermath of India and Pakistan imposing a ban on the use of their ports for each other, the Colombo port has benefited in terms of increased transhipment volumes, an official said yesterday.

Japanese Ambassador raises concerns over high taxation

Japanese Ambassador Akio Isomata raised concerns about high taxation in Sri Lanka on automobile imports from Japan.

Horse trading underway to form local governments: Opposition

The main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) alleged that the National People’s Power (NPP), in stark contrast to its pre-election rhetoric, had resorted to dubious means to rope in the support of members elected from other parties and independent groups to form administrations at local authorities where it does not enjoy a majority.

Over 25 passengers injured in Aladeniya bus accident

At least 25 passengers travelling on a private bus plying between Yatihalagala and Kulugammana in the Aladeniya area sustained injuries, when the bus veered off the road and fell into a roadside precipice around 10.00pm yesterday, the police said.

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Police warn of rapidly spreading data dansala targeting Vesak

A scam is currently circulating at high speed, falsely claiming to offer internet facilities and 50 GB of mobile data under the names of various leading telecommunications companies, police said.

Chess banned in Afghanistan; Taliban cities religious concerns

In a move that has sparked international criticism but little surprise, the Taliban has officially suspended the sport of chess in Afghanistan, citing concerns over gambling and religious alignment.

Despite protests, ‘Tamil genocide monument’ inaugurated in Canada

A controversial monument, described by organizers as commemorating Tamil civilians killed in the final stages of Sri Lanka’s civil war, was unveiled on Saturday at Chinguacousy Park in Brampton, Canada - despite repeated prior objections from the Sri Lankan government.

India will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail: Modi

Asserting that India will not tolerate any “nuclear blackmail”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that operations against Pakistan have only been kept in abeyance and the future will depend on their behaviour.

Sri Lanka Customs makes Rs. 430 Mn worth largest BIA Kush detection ever

The Sri Lanka Customs this evening thwarted an attempt by a female British national to enter the country with a massive Rs. 460 million worth of Kush consignment, thus making it the largest detection of the Cannabis variety in the airport history.

Dayasiri proposes Opposition parties to form non-party councils

SJB MP Dayasiri Jayasekara said today that all Opposition parties and independent groups must unite to form councils in local bodies where the Opposition commands a majority as non-party councils.

Athapaththu fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Women’s Tri-series match against South Africa in Colombo on Friday.

'Give Kohli one more Test match to be sure he doesn’t belong in here'

Virat Kohli on Monday (12) confirmed that he is retiring from Test cricket after speculation of days. Following the retirement of his teammate Rohit Sharma last week, it was reported by Indian media that their other batting sensation was considering the possibility of hanging his boot at least from the longest format of cricket.

Terry Brunk, Professional Wrestler and ‘Hardcore’ Pioneer Known as Sabu, Dies

Terry Brunk, a professional wrestler known to fans as Sabu who pioneered the so-called hardcore style that became a touchstone of wrestling in the 1990s and 2000s, has died, World Wrestling Entertainment said. He was 60.

NPP’s 30% electricity tariff reduction promise by cutting corruption is blatant lie: Harsha

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha De Silva said the National People’s Power’s (NPP) 30% tariff reduction promise by cutting corruption was a blatant lie and claimed that the main cause for the Ceylon Eelectricity Board (CEB) losses is the below cost tariff.

Inmate drowns in Mahaweli Ganga during Pallekele prison escape

An inmate held at the Pallekele Open Air Prison has drowned while attempting to escape from custody, police said.

Bimal Ratnayake calls for high alert at ports, airports over Indo-Pak crisis

Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Ratnayake underlined the critical need for Sri Lanka’s ports and airports to operate at peak efficiency in light of the escalating geopolitical tensions in the region.

Sri Pada pilgrim season ends today

The annual Sri Pada pilgrimage season ends today with the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day, following the fulfillment of religious observances.

Avoid dansals if you’re unwell: PHI union

The Public Health Inspectors’ (PHI) Union has requested individuals with infectious diseases to refrain from organising or attending Dansal events.

Excise gains record revenue of Rs. 83 billion in first four months

A record gain of revenue amounting to over Rs. 83 billion has been achieved by the Department of Excise during the first four months of this year, even surpassing the stipulated target for the period by Rs. 3 billion.

Organised gang smuggles largest cigarette consignment in recent past

A four-member gang of organised local male passengers, who tried to smuggle in what is considered to be the largest cigarette consignment in the recent past, through the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) was taken into custody by Sri Lanka Customs last night.

Warm weather advisory issued for several districts

A Warm weather advisory has been issued for some places in the Ampara, Batticaloa, Polonnaruwa and Moneragala districts valid for tomorrow.

President pardons 388 inmates for Vesak Poya

The Department of Prisons today released 388 inmates from countrywide prisons on a special pardon granted by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in line with the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day.

Trump plans to accept luxury 747 from Qatar to use as Air Force One

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration intends to accept a Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab 747-8 airplane as a gift from the Qatari royal family that would be outfitted to serve as Air Force One, according to a source briefed on the matter.

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Development in Indian Ocean region and dealing with terrorism should continue simultaneously: RW

The economic development in the Indian Ocean region and dealing with terrorism should continue simultaneously, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

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