In two separate operations, today, officers of the Customs Prevention Division seized large stocks of undeclared turmeric that had been concealed among imported dried chillies.

While rejecting the post-mortem report on the death of Ranga Nishantha, an Assistant Director at the Ministry of Finance, Pivithuru Hela Urumaya leader Udaya Gammanpila has called for a second post-mortem to be conducted by a new, independent panel.

Sri Lanka has appointed M. Fauser as Sri Lanka’s representative to Palestine, equivalent in status to an ambassador, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) says Iran launched two suicide drones at a tanker affiliated with its Abu Dhabi National Oil Company in the Strait of Hormuz.

Several complaints have been lodged with the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) in recent days over a new WhatsApp-based video scam that has reportedly targeted Sri Lankans, with operations believed to be linked to India.

Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko held talks today on strengthening Sri Lanka’s primary healthcare system and expanding the use of modern technology, including artificial intelligence,

US Central Command (Centcom) denies that one of its warships has been struck by two Iranian missiles.

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands today commemorated Remembrance Day with a solemn ceremony at the Commonwealth War Graves section of the Jawatta Cemetery, honouring Dutch victims of war buried in Sri Lanka.

SriLankan Airlines has secured two major accolades in the South Asia category at the PAX International Readership Awards 2026 held recently in Hamburg, Germany.

A former Member of Parliament affiliated with the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has been arrested over an alleged large-scale foreign employment scam involving more than Rs. 21.3 million, The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) said.

Iran’s navy said on Monday it had prevented the entry of enemy warships into the Strait of Hormuz by issuing a “swift and decisive warning”, according to state TV.

A new website enabling long-distance passengers to reserve bus seats in advance through an online booking system was officially introduced by the government, aiming to ease travel and improve efficiency in public transport.

The President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Tô Lâm, will undertake a State Visit to Sri Lanka from May 7 to 8, 2026.

Iran’s Islamic ⁠Revolutionary ⁠Guard Corps (IRGC) has published a new map of ⁠areas in the Strait of Hormuz ⁠under the control of its navy, the Fars News Agency reports.

With the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) losing Kerala Assembly elections, no Left government will be left in India for the first time in 50 years.

Sri Lanka and the Maldives today signed seven Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering a range of key sectors, following the official state ceremony to welcome Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu.

A routine boat trip turned into a scene of high tension recently when MP Ramanathan Archchuna reportedly refused to wear a mandatory life jacket, leading to a fierce confrontation with fellow passengers and boat operators.

US authorities responded to reports of gunfire at about 9pm local time on Sunday at a gathering of young people near Arcadia Lake, Edmond Police Department spokesperson Emily Ward said.

Health authorities have reported a surge in dengue cases across the country, with 12 dengue-related deaths recorded so far in 2026.

A recent Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) fact sheet has highlighted the growing economic and social consequences of not consistently increasing alcohol taxes over the past two years, pointing to rising consumption levels and mounting press

Three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, the World Health Organization (WHO) has told the BBC.

The Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors’ Association announced that registration of dansalas for the upcoming Vesak and Poson festivals has commenced islandwide.

Minister Bimal Rathnayake defended the appointment of Eran Wickramaratne as Chairman of the Cricket Restructuring Committee, while dismissing concerns over political differences and stressing the need for capable leadership in reviving the sport.

The Iranian army has said “the security of the Strait of Hormuz is in the hands of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran and that any safe passage and navigation in any situation will be carried out in coordination with the armed forces

A spokesperson for US Central Command (CENTCOM) has told the ABC broadcaster that crew members of the M/V Touska, which was captured in the Gulf of Oman last month, have been taken to Pakistan for repatriation to Iran.

Amid a period of profound changes unseen in a century, a nation’s future increasingly depends on the values, mindset and creativity of its younger generation. In Sri Lanka, I am often moved by the talent and vitality of the young people here, and I

Democratic National Alliance (DNA) MP Ravi Karunanayake has called on President and Finance Minister Anura Dissanayake to initiate an independent forensic investigation into the alleged fraud at National Development Bank PLC (NDB), citing serious con

Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekara is to take up in Parliament this week the dollars 2.5 million theft where he is to propose summoning of Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma before the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges.

In the wake of certain people including some Buddhist monks raising concerns over changing the date of Vesak, the government yesterday reiterated that Vesak Poya was rescheduled for May 30 on the request of the Mahanayake Theras.