Oil prices flat as Trump’s plan for Strait of Hormuz fails to calm market
2026-05-04
Oil prices are largely unmoved following United States President Donald Trump’s announcement that the US will guide stranded vessels outContinue Reading
Sajith slams proposed VAT amendments as threat to businesses
2026-05-04
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has sharply criticized the government’s proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) amendments, warning that the sweeping changesContinue Reading
Bimal Rathnayake explains reasoning behind appointing Eran Wickramaratne to revive cricket
2026-05-04
Minister Bimal Rathnayake explained the reasoning behind appointing Eran Wickramaratne as chairman of the Cricket Transformation Committee, responding to questionsContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 323
2026-05-04
The Sri Lankan rupee remains steady against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (04), compared toContinue Reading
Tamil Nadu Elections : Vijay leads TVK surge as party crosses 100-seat mark
2026-05-04
As per the latest update from the Election Commission of India, TVK is leading in 103 seats in Tamil Nadu,Continue Reading
Watch : Police officer dangles over crocodile-infested waters to retrieve human remains
2026-05-04
A police officer in South Africa was lowered into a crocodile-infested river from a helicopter to recover human remains. InContinue Reading
Sirisena says award‑winning PNB officers later exposed to be drug links
2026-05-04
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has revealed that a group of Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) officers, once honoured with Presidential AwardsContinue Reading
Maldivian President Muizzu receives state welcome in Colombo
2026-05-04
Visiting Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu was welcomed with an official state ceremony, held under the patronage of President Anura KumaraContinue Reading
Vijay’s TVK leads in 63 seats, overtaking MK Stalin’s DMK
2026-05-04
Actor-politician Vijay led early trends in Perambur but trailed in Tiruchirappalli East on counting day, setting up a split verdictContinue Reading
Electric railway project for Colombo suburbs to begin next year: Minister
2026-05-04
The Government is planning to commence work on an electric railway system for Colombo and its suburbs in early 2027,Continue Reading
120 foreigners arrested in Rajagiriya over alleged financial crimes remanded
2026-05-04
A group of 120 foreign nationals arrested in Rajagiriya has been ordered to be remanded until May 6 by ColomboContinue Reading
Hospital employee injured in Katugasthota shooting
2026-05-04
A 28-year-old man has been injured after being shot in the Gohagoda area in Katugasthota today (04). According to theContinue Reading
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-05-04
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa,Continue Reading
14-year-old girl killed in bus–motorcycle crash
2026-05-04
A 14-year-old girl has been killed in a road accident involving a bus and a motorcycle in Kuda Oya, PoliceContinue Reading
Drinking dispute turns deadly in Jaffna
2026-05-04
A 36-year-old man has been killed following an assault with a beer bottle in the Jaffna area, Police said. TheContinue Reading
Two youth killed after motorcycle crashes into wall in Athurugiriya
2026-05-04
Two youngmen were killed in a motorcycle accident in the Athurugiriya area early Sunday, Police said. The accident occurred alongContinue Reading
Tamil Nadu election result 2026 Live
2026-05-04
06.15 pm Vijay wins both Perambur and Trichy Assembly seats Actor-turned-politician Vijay has won both Perambur and Trichy Assembly seatsContinue Reading
VAT reform Bill lists 11 key measures, including digital tax
2026-05-03
Sri Lanka has introduced a Bill to amend the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, proposing wide-ranging changes that will impactContinue Reading
