Sri Lanka, Vietnam issue joint statement on Comprehensive Partnership
Sri Lanka and Vietnam have agreed to elevate bilateral ties to a “Comprehensive Partnership” during the state visit of Vietnamese President and Communist Party General Secretary Tô Lâm to Sri Lanka. The joint statement issued following bilateral discussions between President…
Senior monk faces arrest order over alleged sexual abuse of minor – Police
Police have taken steps to arrest the Anuradhapura Atamasthanadhipathi, Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thera, over allegations linked to the sexual abuse of a 15-year-old girl, according to a statement issued by the Police Media Division. In a statement issued today, Police…
Ex-SLPP local council chairman remanded in alleged Rs. 40 mn fraud case
Former SLPP Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Daya Pushpa Kumara Battage has been remanded until May 19 over allegations of causing a loss of more than Rs. 40 million to the State. The order was issued today (08) by Colombo Additional…
LPL 2026 foreign player registration opens as league eyes wider global talent pool
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and IPG Group (IPG), say they expect strong international participation for the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) after opening the online registration portal for overseas players on Friday (08). The registration portal, accessible…
UAE says air defences intercepted Iranian missiles and drones
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems intercepted two ballistic missiles and three unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Iran on Friday (08). In a statement, the ministry said the interceptions took place amid ongoing…
Ravi Seneviratne pleads guilty to one charge in Marine Drive crash case
Public Security Ministry Secretary Ravi Seneviratne pleaded guilty to one of three charges filed over a 2023 traffic accident on Marine Drive in Wellawatte when the case was taken up before Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court, Mawbima reported. Appearing before court…
LPL Season 6 sets 250K follower requirement for Icon players
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) Season 6 has introduced detailed qualification criteria for player categories, placing major emphasis not only on cricketing experience but also on commercial appeal and social media reach. Under the new regulations, players applying for the…
Kurunegala Deputy Mayor arrested over alleged Rs. 3 mn bribe demand
The Deputy Mayor of the Kurunegala Municipal Council has been arrested by Sri Lanka’s Bribery Commission over allegations of soliciting a Rs. 3 million bribe from a businessman in exchange for awarding a tender. M. Ashardeen Moinudeen, a member of…
Three hikers missing after Mount Dukono eruption
Indonesian authorities are still trying to locate three missing hikers after rescuing 17 people trapped by the volcanic eruption of Mount Dukono on Halmahera island on Friday (May 8), a local rescue agency official told Reuters. The eruption on Halmahera…
Govt moves to tackle increase in drowning deaths across Sri Lanka
A high-level consultative meeting was held at the Parliament Complex yesterday (07) to begin formulating a national mechanism for drowning prevention and lifesaving in Sri Lanka. The initiative aims to establish a coordinated multi-sector framework to reduce water-related deaths and…