Drop in bee population strikes Sri Lanka’s food sector: Expert

Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector is being urged to adopt more bee-friendly farming practices as experts warn that the decline of pollinators could threaten food production, increase cultivation costs and reduce farmers’ profits.

Two more arrested over deadly Meegoda crash

Police today arrested two more suspects, including the registered owner of the cab involved in the fatal Meegoda crash that claimed six lives during Vesak celebrations. The arrests came six days after the incident, when the suspects surrendered to the Meegoda Police Station accompanied by legal counsel.

Chinese Defence Attaché meets Defence Secretary

Senior Colonel Fu Xiao, the newly appointed Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry of Defence.

Iran’s football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say

Iran’s football team has been granted visas to enter the US ahead of the the World Cup next week, US officials have confirmed.

Students join Green Walk

We spend on coils but ignore mosquito breeding sites’ – Dr. Serasinghe

Sri Lankans spend large sums of money on mosquito coils and repellents while failing to address the root causes of mosquito infestations, according to Dr. Prasanga Serasinghe, Director of the National Anti-Malaria and Mosquito Control Campaign.

Fever for 48 hours? See a doctor immediately, Health official urges

People suffering from fever for more than 48 hours should seek immediate medical attention, Director of the National Anti-Malaria and Mosquito Control Campaign Dr. Prasanga Serasinghe has warned.

No reduction in vehicle imports: Customs data challenges Government expectations

Despite claims that a temporary 50% surcharge on vehicle import duties was introduced to curb non-essential imports and ease pressure on foreign exchange reserves, fresh remarks from the Customs Department indicate that vehicle imports have not seen a significant reduction in 2026, raising questions over the effectiveness of the policy.

NASA reverses evacuation alert order for astronauts aboard space station

A worsening air leak aboard the International Space Station ‌prompted five astronauts to take shelter and prepare for evacuation for roughly two hours on Friday as Russia attempted to fix a crack on its portion of the orbital laboratory, NASA said.

Govt. presses ahead to join world’s largest trading bloc

The government has decided to move on with the initiative undertaken in 2023 to join the world’s largest trade bloc, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)’, which accounts for 30 per cent of global GDP (Gross Domestic Product), and three member states, Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia, have already thrown their weight behind Sri Lanka.

Gazette issued for establishment of Chartered Institute of media professionals

A Gazette notification has been issued by the Government to establish the Chartered Institute of Media Professionals as a statutory corporate body.

Sri Lanka calls for stronger international action on ocean conservation

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Ramalingam Chandrasekar, has emphasized the importance of international cooperation in addressing global marine conservation challenges while representing Sri Lanka at the Island States Ocean Summit (ISOS) held in Tokyo, Japan, from June 2 to 4.

Hellfire in Horana

The catastrophic evening blaze at the Senehase Kedella care facility in Batagoda, Horana, has claimed the lives of 13 residents so far, exposing a horrifying reality of systemic neglect, locked gates and medieval restraint practices.

Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72

British actor Anthony Head, best known for his roles in TV shows including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso, Merlin and Little Britain, has died at the age of 72.

Shark attack; One fisherman missing, another loses finger

A fisherman disappeared, and another received serious injuries when they came under attack by a shark in the deep sea off Wennappuwa.

US attacks Iranian coastal sites after Iran launches drones in latest flare-up

U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal ​radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military said, in the latest ‌escalation complicating efforts to end the war between the two countries.

Sri Lanka hopeful of removing new tax proposed by U.S.: Minister

In the wake of the United States’ proposed additional duties on Sri Lanka, Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha said yesterday that Sri Lanka has been in discussion with the United States on matters involving forced labour and that Sri Lanka will be able to remove the proposed duty as necessary measures are being taken to prevent any use of forced labour in the supply chain.

FIFA ups payments to clubs who send players to World Cup

Clubs whose players go to the World Cup, or appeared in qualifying, will receive increased compensation this summer, FIFA, the governing body of world football, announced on Friday.

Correct guidance needed to prevent Sri Lanka becoming “Climate Orphans” – CEJ

The Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ) has called for urgent action to strengthen climate resilience and environmental management in Sri Lanka, warning that the country risks becoming “climate orphans” if proper guidance and adaptation measures are not implemented.

IPL fireball: Here comes the sun…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi who last week was declared as the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) most valuable player, arrived in Sri Lanka today with the India A team to contest a Triangular series that will also feature Afghanistan in Dambulla.

Tharanga at home in Rome

Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Tharanga delivered a sensational performance at the Rome Diamond League athletics meeting in Italy, winning the men’s javelin throw with a remarkable effort of 92.62 metres and cementing his status as one of the world›s leading throwers.

Sri Lanka launches EU-backed green reporting guidelines

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today launched revised green reporting guidelines to align local public and private sectors with international sustainability standards.

Trinity’s spirit too much for worn out Wesley

Trinity outclassed Wesley by 43 points to 10 in their Cup segment match of the Dialog Schools Rugby league tournament played at Havelock Park. It turned out to a one-sided affair as the Lions dominated proceedings and had things their own way.

CSE ends week on a soft note as early gains fade amid cautious Friday profit-taking

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ended the week on a slightly weaker footing on Friday, as an early attempt at recovery lost momentum and the market drifted lower into the close. Despite a positive start to the session, profit-taking and selective selling during the latter half of trading erased intraday gains, resulting in a marginally negative finish.

Massive raid nets 19 firearms, Ice and 100,000 pregabalin pills

Police have seized 19 firearms, T-56 ammunition, crystal methamphetamine (Ice), and more than 100,000 Pregabalin pills following a two-week investigation that uncovered a suspected drug and weapons trafficking network operating between the Southern and Western provinces.

Wrong decisions led to rupee devaluation crisis - Mujibur

Wrong decisions have led to the current rupee devaluation crisis, a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP said today.

Gimhani ruled out of Women’s T20 World Cup; Vimukthi called up

Sri Lanka have suffered an injury setback ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Shashini Gimhani ruled out of the tournament after sustaining a lower-back injury during training.

Suspected Ebola case reported in India

A suspected case of Ebola virus disease has been reported in Rajasthan, prompting health authorities to activate precautionary protocols while awaiting laboratory confirmation. The patient, a woman from Uganda who arrived in Jaipur from Sharjah on Friday morning aboard an Air Arabia flight, was flagged during routine airport screening after exhibiting symptoms consistent with Ebola virus disease.

FCID arrests Wimal’s ex-media secretary

Former Media Secretary to Wimal Weerawansa, Prasad Manju, has been arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) in connection with an investigation into the alleged misuse of state resources, Police said.

Sangakkara Joins Women Cricketers’ Transformation Meeting

Players of the National Team, Sri Lanka ‘A’, and Under-19 teams participated in the meeting, which was chaired by Eran Wickramaratne, Chairman of the Cricket Transformation Committee.