US 2026 Diversity Visa Program (Green Card Lottery) : Results
2025-05-02
The United States Department of State will release the results for the 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Program, popularly knownContinue Reading
Prince Harry loses appeal over UK Security Cut
2025-05-02
Prince Harry has lost his Court of Appeal challenge over the level of security provided to him while in theContinue Reading
EU hits TikTok with massive $600 million fine
2025-05-02
TikTok has been fined 530 million euros (approx $600 million) by the European Union (EU), regulators have announced. The company,Continue Reading
16 years since War ended, Landmines still threaten lives in Sri Lanka
2025-05-02
Sixteen years after the end of Sri Lanka’s war, landmines continue to pose a threat to communities in the NorthernContinue Reading
Death in Custody: Kosgoda Police deny assault claims
2025-05-02
A youth who was arrested by the Kosgoda Police has died after being admitted to the Balapitiya Base Hospital followingContinue Reading
ECB update on transgender participation in women’s cricket
2025-05-02
Statement from England Cricket Board The ECB is today announcing a change to its regulations regarding eligibility for transgender playersContinue Reading
Parliament next week : Key Opposition MP’s bill to be debated
2025-05-02
Parliament to convene on May 8th and 9th Resolution under the Customs Ordinance pertaining to import duties to be approvedContinue Reading
“It’s no secret who instigated it” : Pakistan responds to protest in SL
2025-05-02
The Pakistan High Commission in Colombo says it will not respond to the protests held in front of its premisesContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Army returns wartime recovered Gold to Police
2025-05-02
Gold and Silver belonging to civilians, which had been with the LTTE during Sri Lanka’s civil war and were subsequentlyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka classified “Difficult” in Global Press Freedom rankings
2025-05-02
Sri Lanka has been ranked 139 out of 180 countries in the RSF World Press Freedom Index 2025, ranking amongContinue Reading
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
India launches first transshipment port, set to reclaim cargo routed via Colombo
2025-05-02
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (2 May) inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport in Kerala, marking the country’sContinue 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