President’s May Day message: Working people are driving force of Sri Lanka’s progress
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s May Day message: —————————————————————————- The working people of Sri Lanka mark this year’s May Day at a decisive moment, as the country secures significant economic achievements despite a challenging global climate shaped by conflict. Even amid…
May 1 : Rain above 50mm expected in several areas after 1:00 pm
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 01 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 01 May 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur in the most parts of the island after 1.00 pm. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places…
Sri Lankan-born population in Australia rises : Latest numbers released
The Sri Lankan-born population in Australia has continued its steady growth, reaching an estimated 184,800 by mid-2025, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The new figure marks a notable increase from 172,800 recorded in June…
March External Sector Performance: 7 key points
Sri Lanka’s external current account recorded a marginal surplus in March 2026 despite a widening trade deficit and declining services earnings, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka said. According to the External Sector Performance Summary for March 2026, the…
Chinese national arrested over mid-flight theft by SL Airport Police
A Chinese national has been arrested over the theft of $9,900 (around Rs. 3.1 million) from a fellow passenger aboard a flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo, police said.The suspect was arrested on Thursday (30) at a casino in Colombo…
Trump ‘likely’ to be among Nobel Peace Prize nominees
A total of 287 candidates are currently under consideration for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, the secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee confirmed on Thursday, with Donald Trump likely to be among the nominees. Kristian Berg Harpviken, who assumed his…
Physical punishment harms children long-term : NCPA
The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) warns that both short-term and long-term physical and psychological punishment can negatively impact a child’s personality development. The NCPA made the statement in a message marking the International Day to End Corporal Punishment on…
CoPF meeting with Treasury Secretary: “10 transactions worth USD 2.5 mn stolen”
Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF), Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva, says officials have informed the committee that 10 government debt repayment transactions meant for a relevant party in Australia had not reached the intended recipient. Speaking…
Convicted former Harvard scientist rebuilds brain computer lab in China
An American scientist convicted of lying to U.S. authorities about payments from China while he was at Harvard University has rebuilt his research lab in Shenzhen to pursue technology the Chinese government has identified as a national priority: embedding electronics…
Supreme Court rules police officer’s fundamental rights were violated in 2022 assault case
The Supreme Court has ruled that the fundamental rights of a Sub-Inspector of Police were violated in connection with a 2022 assault in which he was subjected to inhumane assault. The court ordered three police inspectors found responsible for the…