How can Vijay become Tamil Nadu CM despite TVK not getting majority? 4 options explained
Actor-turned-politician Vijay, who made a blockbuster debut in politics by breaking the DMK and AIADMK’s traditional duopoly, is likely to form a government as early as May 7, sources said. Vijay is all set to stake his claim on the…
Public consultation on proposed special electricity tariff revision today
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) states that a public consultation on the proposed special electricity tariff revision for 2026 will be held today (06). According to the PUCSL, oral submissions will be accepted from 8.30 am to…
China hosts Iran’s top diplomat just days ahead of Trump’s high-stakes visit
China hosted Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Wednesday for the first time since the outbreak of the U.S.-Israel war on Tehran, just days before U.S. President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to Beijing. Wang Yi, China’s top diplomat, held a meeting…
President Trump to pause ‘Project Freedom’ in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said the United States will temporarily pause its operation to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz while maintaining the blockade, claiming that “Great Progress had been toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Representatives of Iran.”…
628 foreign nationals arrested in Sri Lanka since January for illegal activities
Sri Lanka Police have arrested 628 foreign nationals across the country since January 1, 2026, for engaging in illegal activities ranging from immigration violations to cybercrimes, Police Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler said. Addressing the media yesterday (05), ASP Wootler said…
Sri Lanka, Maldives push for stronger economic partnership at Colombo business forum
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu left Sri Lanka this morning (06) after completing his State Visit. His visit from 03 -06 May marked the first to Sri Lanka since assuming office in 2023. Prior to his departure, President Mohamed Muizzu attended…
Above 100 mm of rain likely in some parts of Sri Lanka today
An increase in rainfall is expected across Sri Lanka from today (06) and over the next few days, according to the Department of Meteorology. The increase in rainfall is due to the influence of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and…
BASL slams President AKD over ‘applaud’ remark on pending court ruling
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed “grave concern” over remarks made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake regarding a pending judicial decision, warning that such comments could undermine public confidence in the judiciary. In a statement issued yesterday,…
Gammanpila to be questioned by Police over ‘false’ claims
Police have rejected claims made by former MP Udaya Gammanpila regarding the death of Treasury official Ranga Rajapaksha, stating that his remarks are false and contradict official findings. At a media briefing, Police said Gammanpila’s statement that the victim’s wife…
IndiGo flight evacuated after power bank fire
Passengers on an IndiGo flight were evacuated at Chandigarh airport in India after a power bank carried by a passenger caught fire, triggering smoke inside the aircraft. The incident occurred after the flight, which had arrived from Hyderabad, landed and…