Maldivian President Muizzu receives state welcome in Colombo
Visiting Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu was welcomed with an official state ceremony, held under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo today. The Maldivian President, who arrived in Sri Lanka on Sunday (03), was welcomed by the President…
Vijay’s TVK leads in 63 seats, overtaking MK Stalin’s DMK
Actor-politician Vijay led early trends in Perambur but trailed in Tiruchirappalli East on counting day, setting up a split verdict in the two DMK-held seats he chose as the launchpad for his electoral debut. Perambur, Assembly constituency no. 12, sits…
Electric railway project for Colombo suburbs to begin next year: Minister
The Government is planning to commence work on an electric railway system for Colombo and its suburbs in early 2027, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake said. Speaking following discussions with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the Minister said approval has been granted…
120 foreigners arrested in Rajagiriya over alleged financial crimes remanded
A group of 120 foreign nationals arrested in Rajagiriya has been ordered to be remanded until May 6 by Colombo Additional Magistrate R.D. Janaka. The suspects were produced before the court yesterday following their arrest at an apartment complex on…
Hospital employee injured in Katugasthota shooting
A 28-year-old man has been injured after being shot in the Gohagoda area in Katugasthota today (04). According to the Police, the shooting had occurred around 2.30 am today. The victim, a resident of Hanthana, has been admitted to the…
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 pm today (04). According to the Department of Meteorology, fairly heavy falls above 50…
14-year-old girl killed in bus–motorcycle crash
A 14-year-old girl has been killed in a road accident involving a bus and a motorcycle in Kuda Oya, Police said. The accident occurred Sunday morning when a bus collided with an oncoming motorcycle along the Weherayaya–Siripura road. The girl,…
Drinking dispute turns deadly in Jaffna
A 36-year-old man has been killed following an assault with a beer bottle in the Jaffna area, Police said. The incident took place in Gurunagar on Sunday night following an argument between two individuals who were consuming alcohol. Police said…
Two youth killed after motorcycle crashes into wall in Athurugiriya
Two youngmen were killed in a motorcycle accident in the Athurugiriya area early Sunday, Police said. The accident occurred along the Athurugiriya–Kottawa road when the motorcycle reportedly lost control, veered off the road, and crashed into a wall. Both the…
Tamil Nadu election result 2026 Live
Counting of votes for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election is set to begin at 8 a.m. on May 4 across all 234 constituencies, with early trends expected to emerge soon after, following weeks of intense campaigning and strong voter…