Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis in hospital

Pope Francis was photographed at the hospital for the first time since he was admitted last month for double pneumonia.

21 injured as bus crashes into house in Arachchikattuwa

At least 21 individuals were injured when a passenger bus belonging to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) collided with a shop and a house in the Baththuluoya area of Arachchikattuwa this morning.

Court of Appeal orders to execute arrest order on Deshabandu

The Court of Appeal today refused to issue an interim order preventing Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon from being arrested in connection with the Weligama hotel shooting incident.

Sri Lanka needs Truth and Forgiving Commission: Minister

Sri Lanka needs a Truth and Forgiving Commission while it has to be turned into a rainbow nation, Minister of Religeous Affairs and Buddha Sasana Sunil Senavi told Parliament today.

FitsAir to launch direct flights to Kuala Lumpur from April

FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first privately owned international airline will launch direct flights to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 4 April, as part of its regional expansion strategy, the airline said in an announcement.

'Satarawa Deepani' felicitation ceremony

Shots fired at house in Midigama

A shooting incident reported at Pathegama in Midigama this morning, according to the police.

Foreign preachers sans proper documents removed from Sri Lanka

Amidst a strict ruling by the Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) regarding foreign preachers entering Sri Lanka for prayer festivals sans relevant religious visas is in place, the authorities raided another congregation in Nuwara Eliya during the weekend and ordered two foreign pastors to leave the country with immediate effect, the Dailymirror learns.

Will Govt opt for private sector partnership for SriLankan Airlines?

Partnership with the private sector is among the multiple options for the development of the state-run SriLankan Airlines but the government has not decided on any since its focus is now on the national carrier’s debt restructuring, Daily Mirror learns.

’’Catch me if you can’’

Six teams from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) are still conducting their investigations to arrest the suspended Inspector General of Police, Deshbandu Tennakoon, who is evading arrest following a court order.

Sri Lanka’s industrial sector rebounds as economic conditions improve

Sri Lanka is regaining its industrial strength, which weakened during and after the economic crisis in 2022, as reflected in the index that tracks industrial activity.

Sri Lanka’s tourism income hits US$768 mn in first two months of 2025

Earnings from Sri Lanka’s tourism trade has continued to remain robust during the height of the seasonal peak as arrivals have been stronger. This is while the country is being recognised and featured by global publications as one of the most preferred destinations for travel in 2025.

Maroons limited over ends in no decision

Sri Lanka seeks JV investments in Bangladesh

Sri Lanka has expressed its willingness to invest in joint ventures in Bangladesh, particularly in synthetic fabric manufacturing, which holds significant potential for investors from both nations, Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dharmapala Weerakkody said today.

Uncertainty still prevails on Adani’s exit from Sri Lanka RE project

“Adani’s haved replied to our letter withing two weeks. The project is still alive,” a senior official with the Sri Lankan government said when asked now that Gautum Adani led entity has expressed its desire to exit the project, whether the project will be offered to other players.

Death toll from North Macedonia nightclub fire rises to 59

At least 59 people have been killed and more than 155 injured in a nightclub fire in North Macedonia, officials say.

Gangarama Temple and believers eastern church assist the needy

Defect found in oil pipeline from Colombo port

A defect has been discovered in the oil pipelines linking the Colombo Port to the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminal Limited (CSTL) in Kolonnawa, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said today.

Suspect arrested for sexual assault of flight attendants

A 38-year-old man from Athurugiriya has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting two flight attendants aboard a flight returning to Sri Lanka from Singapore.

Six arrested over violence at music show

Six individuals have been arrested in connection with the violent incidents that occurred during a musical event at Divulankadawala in Medirigiriya.

Too late for Ranil to talk about Batalanda now: Nalinda

Claiming that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is now too late to talk about the Batalanda Commission report, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today the government will take legal action based on the report.

Oscar-winning music director A R Rahman discharged after brief hospitalisation

Top music director A R Rahman, who had been admitted to Apollo Hospitals in Chennai for treatment on Saturday, was discharged on Sunday morning

Ranil rejects Batalanda Commission report

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe today said he will reject the report of the commission which probed the unlawful detention and Killing of youth in Batalanda.

Debate on Batalanda commission report on April 10

The debate on the report of the commission which looked into the unlawful detention camp in Batalanda and it’s activities will be taken up on April 10, 2025, Parliament Media Unit said.

Trump administration mulling new travel restrictions on citizens from dozens of countries

The Trump administration is considering issuing travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo seen by Reuters.

At least 31 dead as tornadoes tear through southern US

At least 31 people have died in the US - including 12 in Missouri alone - after deadly tornadoes tore through several south-eastern states, flipping cars and flattening homes. In Kansas, at least eight people died after more than 55 vehicles were involved in a crash due to a dust storm.

Ranil used Rs. 16 mn public funds for private visit to UK: Bimal alleges

Leader of the House Minister Bimal Rathnayake revealed today that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe had used public funds of Sterling Pounds 40,000 (Over Rs. 16 million) for a private visit with his wife to the United Kingdom in 2023.

NPP women MPs want clear, definite standards for police, judges, media to handle crimes against women

In the wake of the sexual assault on a lady doctor at the Anuradhapura Hospital, the NPP women Parliamentarians said that clear and definite standards should be put in place for the police, the judges and the media to handle cases of crimes against women.

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Sri Lanka seeks ASEAN sectoral partnership, not membership: Minister

Sri Lanka has only sought ASEAN Sectoral Dialogue Partnership and not ASEAN membership, Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Hearth said.