Govt expands cervical cancer detection services with 18 new machines
The Health Ministry says Sri Lanka’s State hospital system has been strengthened with 18 new Colposcopy machines aimed at improving the detection and treatment of cervical cancer. According to the Ministry, 12 of the machines have already been installed in…
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to visit Australia and New Zealand
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath will undertake official visits to New Zealand and Australia from May 26 to June 3 at the invitation of the two governments, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. During the visit, he is scheduled to hold…
Suspect arrested over chain-snatching and motorcycle thefts in Colombo district
A suspect wanted in connection with motorcycle thefts and the snatching of gold chains from women has been arrested in the Homagama Police Division following an operation carried out by officers of the Western Province (South) Divisional Criminal Investigation Division…
FitsAir to launch Ahmedabad–Colombo direct flights from June
Sri Lanka is expanding air connectivity with western India as part of efforts to boost tourism, with direct Ahmedabad–Colombo services set to begin from 19 June. FitsAir will operate the route three times a week, cutting travel time from nearly…
France bans Israeli minister Ben-Gvir over flotilla activist abuse
France has banned Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering its territory following footage showing him taunting detained activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, which triggered international condemnation. Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced the decision on X, saying…
Suspect arrested over double murder of elderly couple in Dickoya
Police on Saturday arrested the suspect wanted over the double murder of an elderly couple inside a shop in Dickoya Town, Hatton, following a manhunt launched after the killings. The suspect was taken into custody while hiding at a house…
Gunman shot dead by Secret Service near White House after opening fire
A man was shot dead by US Secret Service officers after opening fire at a security checkpoint near the White House on Saturday evening, injuring a bystander during the exchange. The suspect reportedly pulled a weapon from a bag and…
10-year jail term quashed as Sri Lanka court acquits monk of abuse
Sri Lanka’s Court of Appeal has overturned the conviction of a Buddhist monk sentenced to 10 years in prison for grave sexual abuse, ruling that the teenage complainant’s evidence was “unreliable” due to critical inconsistencies. Seethawaka Soratha Thero had been…
Weather today: Fairly heavy falls 50 mm
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 24 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 May 2026. South-West monsoon is gradually getting established over the island. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara,…
Tilvin Silva outlines reasons for Provincial Council Election delay
JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva says the Government expects to hold the Provincial Council Elections next year, if no further major issues arise. Speaking at the opening of the National People’s Power (NPP) Jaffna District office, Silva said funds had…