Mt. Lavinia youth murder : One suspect arrested
2025-05-02
A 52-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 23-year-old youth in Mount Lavinia. The youthContinue Reading
Passport services to be restricted during LG elections
2025-05-02
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced that passport services will be suspended/restricted for three days in view ofContinue Reading
LG Polls : CSE to close early on election day
2025-05-02
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced it will close early on the day of the 2025 Local Government Election. Continue Reading
Lightning Advisory : Red alert issued to 11 districts
2025-05-02
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Central, Uva, Sabaragamuwa, and Eastern Provinces, andContinue Reading
CBSL exchange rates : Rupee appreciates against USD
2025-05-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (02 May), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
The Proceeds of Crime Bill endorsed by the Speaker
2025-05-02
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne has endorsed the certificate on the Proceeds of Crime Bill in Parliament on Wednesday (30 Apr). AccordingContinue Reading
President’s visit to Vietnam : Govt reveals details
2025-05-02
President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka will undertake a state visit to Vietnam from 04 to 06 May 2025, at the invitationContinue Reading
LG polls : EC announces leave structure for Private Sector employees
2025-05-02
The National Election Commission has announced the mandatory leave to be granted for private sector employees to cast their ballotsContinue Reading
National Vesak week from 10-16 May
2025-05-02
The government has declared 10-16 May 2025 as Vesak Week, in conjunction with the Vesak Festival. According to a circularContinue Reading
Deshabandu requests security citing life threats
2025-05-02
Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has requested special security from the Police Department, citing threats to hisContinue Reading
Dollar rate drops in Sri Lanka today
2025-05-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (02 May),Continue Reading
“We should not expect results in 6 months” : President’s full May Day speech
2025-05-02
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized that his political movement, which has successfully navigated the extremely challenging task of gainingContinue Reading
Two youths reported missing while bathing in Deduru Oya
2025-05-02
Two youths, aged 20 and 22 years, have been reported missing while bathing in the Deduru Oya in Chilaw yesterday.Continue Reading
Vehicle imports : New Gazette removing more restrictions
2025-05-02
The Ministry of Finance has issued a new Gazette notification removing several restrictions on the import of vehicles. The GazetteContinue Reading
Doing the math: Attendance at the 2025 May Day rally of the NPP
2025-05-02
By Sanjana Hattotuwa, Senior Researcher Eight years ago to the day, journalist Azzam Ameen posted a tweet capturing what atContinue Reading
23 yr old killed in Mt. Lavinia
2025-05-02
A 23-year-old man was found hacked to death in an abandoned land on Huludhagoda Road in Mount Lavinia last afternoon. Continue Reading
Sumanthiran warns Govt over Jaffna land acquisition
2025-05-02
The Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) has issued a stern warning to the Anura Kumara Dissanayake government, demanding an immediateContinue Reading
Myanmar earthquake : Sri Lankan Contingent returns after completing mission
2025-05-02
The Sri Lanka Medical Heavy Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Contingent, comprising specially trained Tri-Forces personnel, has successfully completedContinue Reading