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General Prices of multiple food items to increase from midnight today
The All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has announced that starting at midnight today (07), the prices for Fried Rice , Biryani, and Nasi Goreng will…
Politics Govt. to introduce major higher education reforms aligned with school education changes - PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced that the Government of Sri Lanka plans to make significant changes in higher education to match the new reforms…
Business Sri Lanka and Türkiye strengthen bilateral ties at second round of political consultations
The Second Round of Political Consultations took place between Sri Lanka and Türkiye at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ankara. This meeting occurred on May…
General Rathugala indigenous leader Suda Wannila Aththo passes away
Suda Wannila Aththo, the indigenous leader from Rathugala, has died at the age of 62. He was receiving medical care at the Welisara Chest Hospital at the time…
Business Joint programme between President’s Fund and Janashakthi Foundation to expand healthcare facilities for children
Roshan Gamage, Secretary to the President’s Fund and Senior Additional Secretary to the President, spoke at the event. He mentioned that the current Government…
Business Vietnamese President to arrive in Sri Lanka today
Vietnam's President To Lam, who is also the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Committee, will arrive in Sri Lanka tonight (July 7)…
Business Over 70 Vietnamese nationals arrested for alleged financial scams and visa violations
Sri Lanka Police have arrested a group of foreign nationals suspected of financial scams and violating visa rules. The arrests took place in separate…
General Fairly heavy rainfall above 75 mm expected in some parts of the island
Heavy rainfall of over 75 mm is anticipated in certain areas of Sri Lanka. The Department of Meteorology announced that a low-level atmospheric disturbance…
Politics Iran reviewing US proposal to end war, though key demands remain unaddressed
On Wednesday, Iran announced that it is examining a peace proposal from the United States. This proposal, according to sources, aims to formally end the…
Politics Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads to Spain after three people evacuated
A luxury cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak and stranded since Sunday off Cape Verde has departed for Spain on Wednesday, according to a Reuters…
General UN warns hunger deepening in Gaza as families survive on one meal a day
The UN warned on Wednesday that hunger is very serious in the Gaza Strip. Millions of people are having a hard time finding enough food , even with ongoing…
Business India to host Zimbabwe for maiden women’s bilateral series
The women’s cricket teams from India and Zimbabwe are preparing to meet for the first time in an international series. Zimbabwe will visit India this October…
General Showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, Southern and North-central provinces
Issued at 5:30 a.m. on 07 May 2026 by the Department of Meteorology A low-level atmospheric disturbance near Sri Lanka will keep the rainy weather going for…
General Laugfs Gas raises prices
Laugfs Gas Company has declared a rise in the prices of domestic LP gas cylinder refills, starting from midnight today, May 6. In the Colombo District, the…
Politics Special traffic plan in Colombo for Vietnamese President s visit
Sri Lanka Police has announced a special traffic management plan for Colombo on May 7 and 8 due to the official visit of the President of Vietnam. Traffic will…
Politics Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since ceasefire, senior Hezbollah commander killed
Israel launched an attack on Beirut on Wednesday, May 6, marking the first strike since the ceasefire with Hezbollah was established last month. The Israeli…
Politics Trump threatens bombing if Iran doesn t reopen strait amid report of deal to end war
US President Donald Trump shared on social media Wednesday that the ongoing conflict with Iran might soon conclude, allowing oil and natural gas shipments to…
Politics World Bank assistance to reform and modernise SL s revenue-generating state institutions
A team led by Gevorg Sargsyan, the World Bank Country Manager for Sri Lanka, met with Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, the Secretary to the President, this…
General 3 patients with suspected hantavirus evacuated from cruise ship as new case confirmed in Switzerland
On Wednesday, three patients suspected of having hantavirus were evacuated from a cruise ship to the Netherlands, according to the UN health agency. The ship,…
Business Sri Lanka calls for constructive dialogue to de-escalate tensions in West Asia
Sri Lanka has voiced deep concern over the recent violence in West Asia, particularly the attacks on important energy facilities that threaten regional…
General Hambantota Bird Park owner released from illegal motorcycles case
The Hambantota Magistrate’s Court has today ordered the release of three individuals, including the owner of the Hambantota Bird Park, who faced accusations of…
General Supreme Court upholds death sentences on four accused in Vidya murder
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka confirmed on October 6 the death sentences given by the High Court Trial-at-Bar to four individuals, including ‘Swiss Kumar’.…
General Litro gas prices to remain unchanged for May
The Litro Gas Company will keep the prices of domestic Litro LP gas the same for May, according to Channa Gunawardana, the Chairman of Litro Gas Lanka Limited.…
Politics China calls for Strait to be reopened as soon as possible in Iran talks
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened “as soon as possible” during discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas…