The Meteorology Department has warned that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur in parts of the Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Central provinces, as well as in the Vavuniya, Mullaittivu, Kurunegala and Trincomalee dist

The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has announced a new design competition to mark World Environment Day, aimed at promoting innovative solutions to address climate change.

A concept paper proposing to make all children born after 2010 (Alpha) a tobacco-free generation has been handed over to the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.

President Donald Trump’s administration is seeking the participation of other countries to form an international coalition to restore freedom of navigation ​in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a State Department cable seen ‌by Reuters.

The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has not been informed whether Secretary to the Treasury Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma is attending the CoPF meeting today as reported by some media, CoPF Chairman Dr. Harsha De Silva said.

The owner of one of Britain’s best-known dogs is backing calls to allow small pets to travel in the cabin of commercial flights entering the UK.

The Sri Lankan rupee weakened further against the US dollar across several commercial banks today (30), compared to Wednesday, with the selling rate reaching as high as Rs. 323 at some institutions.

Colombo High Judge Mohammed Mihail today ordered that the pronouncement of judgment in four cases filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption against former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena over corruption charges be

The United States’ war in Iran has ​cost $25 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Wednesday, providing the first official estimate of the military’s ‌price tag for the conflict.

The National People’s Power (NPP) will hold 21 May Day celebrations across 21 major cities throughout the island tomorrow, the NPP said.

South Asia’s first ever “One Love Reggae Festival” will be held from 7 to 9 August 2026 in Bentota Beach, its organisers announced yesterday.

Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu will undertake a State visit to Sri Lanka from 4 to 5 May 2026, on the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism said.

Sri Lanka imported 38,210 metric tons of palm oil and 33,696 metric tons of coconut oil in 2025, Professor Ashoka Nugawela said.

An international Dhamma program in commemoration of Vesak Full Moon Poya Day is scheduled to be held via Zoom on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. (Sri Lanka time).

According to government statistics, around 19% of vegetables (221,955 metric tons) and 21% of fruits (290,151 metric tons) are wasted annually.

Applicants for visas to the United States will now have to affirm that they do not fear persecution in their home countries as the Trump administration seeks to further restrict potential asylum seeks from entering the country.

Oil prices have soared following reports that the US is preparing for an ’’extended’’ blockade of Iran.

India’s leading airlines are preparing to restore full-scale operations at Hamad International Airport from May 1, marking a significant step towards normalisation of air connectivity in the region.

The Sri Lanka Police have announced the implementation of a comprehensive traffic and security plan in preparation for May Day rallies and processions scheduled across the country on May 1, 2026, marking International Workers’ Day.

Sri Lankan authorities became aware of a US$ 2.5 million cyber theft only after Australian authorities flagged a delay in a debt servicing payment owed to them, an opposition MP familiar with the process said, raising serious concerns about systemic

A male teacher of an International school in Galle who sprayed red ink on the back of school girls dressed in white school uniforms was taken into custody by Galle Police.

The National People’s Power (NPP) yesterday reiterated that the government is conducting investigations into the money allegedly hidden in foreign countries by leaders during previous governments with the support of those particular countries.

The human–elephant conflict in Sri Lanka has claimed the lives of 143 people and elephants as of April 25 this year, data revealed.

Narahenpita Police arrested two members of the Sri Lanka Under-19 National Cricket Team following allegations that they had secretly filmed several female doctors while they were bathing.

In February, Alok (name changed), a business analyst based in the western Indian city of Pune, got a text message asking him to pay 1,000 rupees ($10.75; £7.9) as a speeding fine.

The Artemis II astronauts’ journey to the moon and back landed them at the White House Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon — standing by while President Donald Trump talked UFOs, the Space Force and the Iran war.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has requested former MP Eran Wickramaratne to relinquish his party membership following his recent appointment to head Sri Lanka Cricket’s Transformation Committee.

Eventually and finally the Empire that was Sri Lanka Cricket came to its long-awaited end yesterday as incumbent president Shammi Silva and his executive committee decided to officially step down, making way for what many believe could be the beginni

Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage said a “Cricket Transformation Committee” has been appointed to rebuild Sri Lankan cricket and guide it toward a stronger future.