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.

Two hours since the counting of votes began and early trends show a big win for actor Vijay’s new party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). In Tamil Nadu, where votes were cast for 234 seats, a tug of war is playing out between TVK, currently leading i

Sri Lanka will experience unsettled weather conditions with both hot daytime temperatures and afternoon showers affecting several parts of the country in the coming days.

President Donald Trump has said that the US will help guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz from Monday.

It is “common knowledge” that court dates in several cases have already been fixed, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said, responding to remarks made at recent May Day rallies of the National Freedom Front (NPP) that more cases would be taken up and de

Sri Lanka is still having discussions with China to purchase fuel under a government to government agreement at market rates, Ports, Civil Aviation and Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake said yesterday.

The US $ 2.5 million cyber theft has taken place at the Finance Ministry despite prior warning about such suspicious transactions by some external parties, according to what transpired during the meeting of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) in t

A controversial standoff has emerged in Sri Lanka’s transport sector, with key authorities and unions refusing to revise fares despite a fresh fuel price hike, raising questions about transparency, political pressure, and who ultimately bears the c

INS Sindhukesari, a submarine serving in the Indian Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo to undertake Operational Turnarounds yesterday.

A 28-year-old man was hospitalized with gunshot wounds following an incident in the Gohagoda area of Katugastota early Monday morning. The victim, identified as a supervisor in the cleaning department at the Kandy National Hospital, is currently rece

Sri Lanka has emerged as a growing hotspot for foreign-linked online fraud operations, with authorities reporting a sharp increase in cybercrime networks run by foreign nationals across the island.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer Namal Rajapaksa today alleged that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was attempting to influence judicial matters through political platforms, claiming decisions were being signalled during May D

The Polish government is contemplating lodging a complaint with the EU over an allegedly fraudulent e-passport personalization tender procedure by the Sri Lankan government after the Polish Security Printing Works (PWPW) and six other international b

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has sought the assistance of the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to widen the probe into the cyber fraud that resulted in the loss of US$2.5 million from the national Treasury, a seni

The counting for the high-stakes three-cornered Tamil Nadu Assembly election has begun. The state, known as the citadel of Dravidian politics for over 50 years, with a binary politics dominated by the DMK and AIADMK, could be in for winds of change.

A suspected hantavirus outbreak linked to an Atlantic cruise voyage has left three people dead, while a British tourist is being treated in hospital in South Africa.

Iran’s latest 14-point proposal calls for issues between it and the US to be resolved within 30 days and aims to end the war rather than extend the ceasefire.