MP Archchuna clarifies his “handover Jaffna to Tamil Nadu” comment
Jaffna District MP Archchuna Ramanathan has clarified remarks he made in Parliament on Tuesday (5), in which he suggested that Jaffna, along with Katchatheevu, should be handed over to Tamil Nadu. The MP said his comments were misinterpreted by the…
Sri Lanka voices “grave concern” over escalating West Asia tensions
Sri Lanka has expressed “grave concern” over the recent hostilities in the West Asian region, including attacks on critical energy infrastructure, warning that the developments threaten regional stability and ongoing peace efforts. In a statement issued today, the Ministry of…
“Remarkable achievement”: Former SL President CBK congratulates Vijay on election win
Former Sri Lankan President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has congratulated TVK leader C. Joseph Vijay on his win in Tamil Nadu Assembly Election. In a letter dated 6 May 2026, Kumaratunga described Vijay’s victory as a “remarkable achievement” and expressed hope…
WHO provides update on Hantavirus scare
Swiss authorities have confirmed a case of #hantavirus identified in a passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship. He had responded to an email from the ship’s operator informing the passengers of the health event, and presented himself to a…
Janashakthi Foundation and President’s Fund unite in national commitment to safeguard children’s wellbeing
JXG (Janashakthi Group), a leading Sri Lankan financial conglomerate, through its philanthropic arm the Janashakthi Foundation, has partnered with the President’s Fund to expand healthcare assistance for children under eighteen. The collaboration marks a rare and significant corporate partnership with…
Police constable arrested over alleged Rs. 3.54 million police reward fund fraud
A police constable attached to the payments division of Mount Lavinia Police Headquarters has been arrested over the alleged misappropriation of funds from the police reward fund. The suspect is accused of fraudulently obtaining Rs. 3,540,415 from the fund while…
Levy on imported maize increased to Rs. 50 per kilo
The government has increased the Special Commodity Levy imposed on imported maize with immediate effect, according to an extraordinary gazette issued by the Ministry of Finance. Under the revised tax structure, the levy on imported maize has been increased to…
How US$625,000 vanished from Sri Lanka’s Postal Department
Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into the disappearance of nearly US$625,000 transferred by the Department of Posts to the United States Postal Service (USPS), court was informed today. The CID’s Computer Crimes Division informed Fort…
Trump warns Iran: “If They Don’t Agree, The Bombing Starts”
US President Donald Trump says the “already legendary Epic Fury” operation could come to an end if Iran agrees to the proposed terms, adding that the Strait of Hormuz would then be “open to all, including Iran.” Trump warned that…
China calls for end to Iran war and Hormuz to reopen
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has met his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in Beijing as tensions with the United States mount over the Strait of Hormuz. Araghchi’s visit on Wednesday comes a week before US President Donald Trump visits Beijing…