Airbus deal : Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena granted bail
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (05) ordered the release on bail of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena, who had been in remand custody over allegations of accepting a US$2 million bribe during the purchase of Airbus aircraft….
Treasury cyber fraud unlikely to be treated as debt default – Govt
Sri Lanka’s creditors are unlikely to classify the recent USD 2.5 million Treasury fund diversion incident as a technical debt default, Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament today, citing advice from the government’s financial and legal advisors…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin resigns after election loss
MK Stalin has resigned from his position as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, submitting his resignation letter to the Governor’s office. The move marks a significant turning point in the state’s political landscape, coming in the wake of the just-concluded…
Youth honoured with free Hajj opportunity for service during COVID-19 pandemic
The Office of the Deputy Minister of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs says a young man who voluntarily served during the COVID‑19 pandemic has been granted the opportunity to participate in the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage free of charge. Deputy Minister…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate unchanged at Rs. 323
The Sri Lankan rupee remains steady against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (05), compared to Monday, with the selling rate steady at Rs. 323. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of the…
Australia, FAO launch AUD 2 million cyclone recovery project for farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, the Government of Australia, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have launched a AUD 2 million recovery initiative to restore and transform vegetable production systems in the…
‘Bulletproof Vests’ brings the stories of Gaza’s press to Colombo’s stage
A new theatre production confronting the human cost of journalism in Gaza will make its Colombo debut on Saturday, May 10, 2026, at the New Theatre, BMICH, as part of Charitable 2026 – a joint initiative by the Rotaract Clubs…
Grade 06 education reforms to begin in January 2027 – PM Harini
Prime Minister and Minister of Education Harini Amarasuriya says Grade 06 education reforms will be implemented in January 2027. Addressing Parliament today (05), PM Amarasuriya said all preparations for the reforms are underway. Commenting on the modules for Grade 06,…
Accessibility Audit Report handed over to Labour Ministry
The Accessibility Audit Report of the Ministry of Labour was officially handed over on Monday (04) to the Secretary of the Ministry, S. M. Piyatissa, by the Chair of the Parliamentary Caucus for Persons with Disabilities, MP Sugath Wasantha De…
Minister Gamage vows to restore Sri Lanka’s cricket glory
Minister of Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage said cricket will be developed with the aim of securing a World Cup victory. Speaking to the media, the Minister said that a nine‑member committee has been appointed to drive the effort. “There are…