TISL warns Kapila Chandrasena’s death is setback to Airbus corruption case
Transparency International Sri Lanka has expressed “grave concern” over the death of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena, warning that the incident could severely impact accountability efforts linked to the high-profile Airbus corruption case. In a statement issued today, TISL…
Human remains linked to 260 bodies recovered from Chemmani mass grave
Excavations at the Chemmani-Siththupaththi mass grave site have uncovered skeletal remains linked to 260 human bodies so far, according to officials involved in the excavation process. Skeletal remains belonging to 256 bodies have already been exhumed from the site, it…
Sri Lanka’s first female envoy to Ethiopia assumes duties
Ambassador-designate Nirmala Indumathie Dias Paranavitana officially assumed duties at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Addis Ababa. According to the Embassy, she will also serve as Sri Lanka’s Permanent Observer to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission…
Thalapathy CM : Vijay inches closer to Tamil Nadu CM post
Actor-turned-politician Vijay moved closer to becoming the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) secured the majority mark with the backing of Left parties and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK). According to Indian media reports,…
Ethiopian woman gives birth to five babies after 12-year wait
A woman has given birth to rare quintuplets in Ethiopia’s Harari Regional state after 12 years of trying for a baby. Bedriya Adem said she and her husband were “overjoyed” to be “blessed with five children at once”. The 35-year-old…
Pakistan–Sri Lanka joint Counter‑Terrorism Exercise concludes at Tarbela
The Pakistan Army and Sri Lanka Army have concluded ‘Exercise Shake Hands‑II’, a two‑week joint counter‑terrorism training programme held at Tarbela, Pakistan. The High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka said the exercise commenced on April 27, 2026, and concluded…
Police urge public to report suspicious foreign nationals in housing complexes
Sri Lanka Police have urged the public to immediately notify the nearest police station if groups of Chinese, Vietnamese, or Myanmar nationals are found residing suspiciously in apartments, houses or hotels. The alert comes amid a series of raids in…
COPF approves regulations to issue free 30-day ETA to tourists from 40 countries
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved regulations to grant free 30-day electronic tourist visas (ETA) to citizens of 40 selected countries in a move aimed at boosting Sri Lanka’s tourism industry. The approval was granted during a recent…
COPF questions Central Bank over NDB fraud, internal audit failures
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has questioned the Central Bank of Sri Lanka over the financial fraud reported at NDB Bank, raising concerns over weaknesses in internal controls, audit mechanisms, and banking sector oversight. The matter was taken up…
Vietnamese President Tô Lâm receives ceremonious welcome at Parliament
President of Vietnam and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Tô Lâm, was ceremonially welcomed to the Sri Lanka Parliament and received by Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. (Newswire) The post Vietnamese President Tô Lâm receives ceremonious welcome at…