Vijay congratulated in Sri Lanka Parliament
2026-05-05
Batticaloa District MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam today (05) extended congratulations to Indian actor‑turned‑politician C. Joseph Vijay on what he described asContinue Reading
First batch of Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims for 2026 arrives in Saudi
2026-05-05
The first batch of 325 Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims, who arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Saturday (02),Continue Reading
Airbus deal : Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena granted bail
2026-05-05
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (05) ordered the release on bail of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena,Continue Reading
Treasury cyber fraud unlikely to be treated as debt default – Govt
2026-05-05
Sri Lanka’s creditors are unlikely to classify the recent USD 2.5 million Treasury fund diversion incident as a technical debtContinue Reading
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin resigns after election loss
2026-05-05
MK Stalin has resigned from his position as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, submitting his resignation letter to the Governor’sContinue Reading
Youth honoured with free Hajj opportunity for service during COVID-19 pandemic
2026-05-05
The Office of the Deputy Minister of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs says a young man who voluntarily served duringContinue Reading
Tense situation in Parliament over Treasury cyber theft debate
2026-05-05
A tense situation arose in Parliament today (05) when the Opposition demanded an urgent debate on the US$2.5 million TreasuryContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate unchanged at Rs. 323
2026-05-05
The Sri Lankan rupee remains steady against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (05), compared toContinue Reading
Australia, FAO launch AUD 2 million cyclone recovery project for farmers
2026-05-05
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, the Government of Australia, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of theContinue Reading
‘Bulletproof Vests’ brings the stories of Gaza’s press to Colombo’s stage
2026-05-05
A new theatre production confronting the human cost of journalism in Gaza will make its Colombo debut on Sunday, MayContinue Reading
Grade 06 education reforms to begin in January 2027 – PM Harini
2026-05-05
Prime Minister and Minister of Education Harini Amarasuriya says Grade 06 education reforms will be implemented in January 2027. AddressingContinue Reading
Accessibility Audit Report handed over to Labour Ministry
2026-05-05
The Accessibility Audit Report of the Ministry of Labour was officially handed over on Monday (04) to the Secretary ofContinue Reading
Minister Gamage vows to restore Sri Lanka’s cricket glory
2026-05-05
Minister of Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage said cricket will be developed with the aim of securing a World Cup victory.Continue Reading
Namal congratulates Vijay on Tamil Nadu Election win
2026-05-05
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa extended congratulations to Indian actor‑turned‑politician C. Joseph Vijay, calling his victory inContinue Reading
13 students injured in Nawalapitiya school van accident
2026-05-05
Thirteen schoolchildren and a van driver were injured when a school transport vehicle overturned off the road in Nawalapitiya thisContinue Reading
Ex‑Election Chief urges new laws for workers’ ballots
2026-05-05
Former Chairman of the National Election Commission, Mahinda Deshapriya, has highlighted the need for new laws to grant voting rightsContinue Reading
Australia student visa rejections surge : Sri Lanka at 38%
2026-05-05
Sri Lankan students are among the most affected by Australia’s tightening student visa policies, with new data showing a sharpContinue Reading
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-05-05
The Department of Meteorology says the Intertropical Convergence Zone, where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge, currentlyContinue Reading