A police officer assigned to provide security to a residence near Athulathmudali Maha Vidyalaya in Matugama fired a warning shot into the air this evening, police said.

A Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) candidate contesting for the Deraniyagala Pradeshiya Sabha was hospitalised after having been stabbed by an unidenfied person at Dikwella Kanda today, the Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CAFE) said today.

The National People’s Power (NPP) has emerged victorious in the Wattegama Urban Council election earning eight seats in the council.

The National People’s Power (NPP) has claimed victory in the Balangoda Urban Council in the Ratnapura District, obtaining 4,833 votes and securing seven seats.

United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has announced steep cuts in the number of top-ranked officers in his latest move to streamline the world’s most powerful military.

The Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) has claimed victory in the Manthai East Pradeshiya Sabha in the Mullaitivu District.

Former Presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa, Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Maithripala Sirisena did not cast their votes at today’s Local Government Election.

The National People’s Power (NPP) has claimed victory in the Ambalangoda Urban Council election in the Galle District.

The National People’s Power (NPP) has emerged victorious in the Hambantota Municipal Council election.

Independent Group 1 has won the Haputale Urban Council in the Badulla District, according to official results.

After being served a legal notice by the Ministry of Culture on Monday evening, international auction house Sothebys has assured the Indian government that it will take adequate measures to prevent the auction of sacred Buddhist relics at its upcomin

The Election Commission has released the first results of the 2025 Local Government Election.

With the conclusion of voting of the Local Government Elections 2025 at 4.00pm today the Election Commission of Sri Lanka said there is a possibility to issue the first official results of two to three LG bodies after 8.00pm tonight.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake returned to Sri Lanka from Vietnam aboard an Embraer Legacy 600 jet arranged by the Vietnamese government.

Voter turnout in the Kalutara and Colombo districts for the 2025 Local Government Elections has surpassed 60% and 50% respectively, as of 4 p.m., according to official data.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today he was confident that they will get successful results in the Local Government elections.

Sri Lanka is ranked 89 in the latest Human Development Index (HDI), the UN Development Programme (UNDP) said on Tuesday.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has summoned former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board, Tusitha Halloluwa to record a statement over the alleged defamatory and false statement made regarding President Anura Kumara Dissanay

In another misidentification of Ishara Sewwandi, who is wanted over the murder of Ganemulle Sanjeewa at the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, a woman bearing the same name has been arrested today by the Kuliyapitiya police.

Ajay Banga will visit Sri Lanka on Wednesday, May 7, the first presidential visit to the country by a World Bank Group president in nearly 20 years.

Voting for the the Local Government elections 2025 was officially concluded at 4.00 p.m. today.

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya stated that she will respect any action taken by the Election Commission if her recent remarks in Moratuwa are deemed a violation of the Election Law.

A man who tried to remove a precious stone fixed on the forehead of Devol Deviyo (deity) of ancient Seenigama Maha Devalaya, which is situated on an offshore islet in Seenigama, collapsed to his death last night.

A Sri Lankan expatriate worker returning from Dubai was arrested by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today for smuggling in a consignment of special double flavoured cigarettes worth over Rs. 4.4 million.

The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has launched an investigation into the incident where a schoolgirl committed suicide in Kotahena recently.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) continued its positive momentum from yesterday, with the All-Share Price Index (ASPI) closing above the 15,900 mark once again.

There have been minor incidents of violating election laws such as campaigning in a few places in the country today, PAFFREL Executive Director Rohana Hettiarachchi said.

Ahead of the secretive conclave to elect the next pope, all mobile phone signals will be deactivated in the Vatican on Wednesday. The Vatican also plans to use signal jammers around the Sistine Chapel to stop electronic surveillance or communication

Voter turnout for the Local Government elections 2025 was over 40 percent in most of the districts as of 2 p.m. today.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake returned to the country this afternoon after concluding his official visit to Vietnam.