Russian Health Minister arrives in Sri Lanka on official visit
Russian Federation Health Minister Mikhail Murashko, along with a delegation, arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (03) on a three-day official visit. They landed at Bandaranaike International Airport at around 10.20 a.m. aboard Aeroflot flight SU-288 from Moscow. The delegation…
Mahinda Rajapaksa, Piyankara Jayaratne summoned to CIABOC over Airbus deal probe
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne have been summoned to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on May 12 to record statements in connection with the ongoing Airbus deal investigation. The…
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to arrive in Sri Lanka today
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (03) on a state visit, marking his first visit to the country since assuming office in 2023. He will visit at the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake…
Lanka IOC raises petrol 92 and auto diesel prices; other types unchanged
Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) has increased its fuel prices with effect from midnight yesterday (02), in line with the price revision by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). Accordingly, the prices of Lanka Auto Diesel and Petrol 92 have been…
Rainfall above 50 mm expected in several areas, including Colombo
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 03 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 03 May 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, North-central and Eastern provinces and in Badulla, Galle and Matara districts after…
26-year-old woman dies after Lightning Strikes Home
A 26-year-old woman has died after being struck by lightning in the Habaraduwa Police Division amid adverse weather conditions early today (May 3). According to police, two women were injured when lightning struck a house in the Kokwatta area. Both…
Air India to cut international flights till July
Air India will reduce several international flight operations until July 2026 as it grapples with rising jet fuel prices and ongoing airspace restrictions linked to regional tensions. The airline confirmed that the move is part of efforts to manage increasing…
Chinese Scam Centre Busted in Talangama; 37 Arrested
Sri Lanka Police have arrested 37 foreign nationals, including one woman, in Talangama on suspicion of involvement in computer-related crimes. The arrests were made on May 2 during a joint raid carried out by officers from the Walana Central Anti-Corruption…
Fuel prices increased in Sri Lanka
Fuel prices have been increased with effect from midnight, according to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation. Revised prices are as follows: Auto diesel: Rs. 392 (↑ Rs. 10) Super diesel: Rs. 458 (↑ Rs. 15) Petrol octane 92: Rs. 410 (↑…
How the Iran war is hurting travelers, airline industry
Jet fuel prices have more than doubled since the US and Israel first attacked Iran in February. The reason: Both Iran and the US have at different points blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for a fifth of…