Cabinet nod to establish Independent Public Prosecutor’s Office
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to establish an independent Public Prosecutor’s Office aimed at reducing delays andContinue Reading
Several deaths reported due to Helicopter crash
Two Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) helicopter gunners and three Special Forces personnel have been confirmed dead after a BellContinue Reading
EC sets deadline for candidate expenditure reports
The Election Commission has directed all candidates from the 2025 Local Government Elections to submit their campaign income and expenditureContinue Reading
President congratulates Pope Leo XIV
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extended congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV following his election as the new head ofContinue Reading
How much tax revenue did Sri Lanka collect in Q1 2025?
Sri Lanka collected Rs. 970.58 billion in tax revenue during the first quarter of 2025, according to a financial performanceContinue Reading
Special train services for Vesak festival and long weekend
Sri Lanka Railways has launched special train services from May 9 to 13 to manage increased passenger demand during theContinue Reading
Weather : Showers expected across Sri Lanka
The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers in most parts of the island after 1:00 p.m. today, May 9.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter crashes
A Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Bell 212 helicopter crashed in the Maduru Oya area today during a routine trainingContinue Reading
Supermarket fined Rs. 2 million for overpricing Bottled Drinking Water
The Consumer Affairs Authority has taken legal action against a leading supermarket chain after it was found selling 1-liter bottledContinue Reading
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected Pope
Cardinal Robert Prevost from the US has now been elected the new pope and leader of the Roman CatholicContinue Reading
IPL match suddenly called off amid blackout
The IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala on Thursday was cancelled midway following air raid alertsContinue Reading
White smoke emerges at the Vatican as a new pope is elected
White smoke appeared from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, signaling that the 133 Roman Catholic cardinalsContinue Reading
Shooting incident reported in Kottawa
A 43-year-old man has died following a shooting near a temple in the Malapalla area of Kottawa tonight (8), policeContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – May 8
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Mastercard & LankaPay unveil a three-fold plan to accelerate Sri Lanka’s digital economy
Reaffirming its commitment to bolstering Sri Lanka’s digital economy, Mastercard and LankaPay, the national payment network of Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
Forming councils : NPP to approach, good, capable independent & other party candidates
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says there are capable and community-focused individuals among independent groups and opposition party candidates who wereContinue Reading
Deshabandhu Tennakoon summoned before Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry
Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has been informed to be present before the Parliamentary Committee of InquiryContinue Reading