Bodies of four Italian divers found in underwater cave in Maldives
The bodies of four missing Italian scuba divers who died last week have been found, Maldives government said Monday (18), following a fraught mission to locate their remains in a network of sea caves. Five Italians died while exploring the…
Wimal’s incident: Statement from Police
Police say legal action will be initiated against former Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa and a group of around 35 individuals after an incident during a rehearsal for the National War Heroes Day commemoration ceremony in Battaramulla. According to the Police Media…
CBSL rates : USD selling rate jumps to Rs. 334
The Sri Lankan Rupee continued its depreciation against the US Dollar today (16), compared to last Friday, with the selling rate jumping by Rs. 3 to Rs. 334. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of…
Israeli Navy intercepts vessels in Gaza-bound flotilla off Cyprus coast
The Israeli Navy on Monday began to intercept the activist mission sailing to the Gaza Strip to challenge Israel’s naval blockade, just weeks after a previous flotilla was thwarted and two of its activists were detained. More than 50 vessels…
Sri Lankan vehicle market braces for impact as 50% customs surcharge takes effect
The Sri Lankan automotive import sector is facing a significant shift following the government’s introduction of a 50% customs surcharge on vehicle imports, effective for three months starting May 16. The new measure, along with changes to the Social Security…
JVP denies internal clash, says Sunday newspaper story was fabricated
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) has strongly rejected claims published in the May 17 edition of a Sunday newspaper alleging internal tensions and a dispute during a meeting at its Pelawatte office. In a statement issued today (18), the JVP…
Customs calls for graduates : Apply by June 8
The open competitive examination for recruitment to the post of Assistant Superintendent of Customs Grade II of the Sri Lanka Customs Department has now been gazetted. The application form has been published on the website https://applications.doenets.lk/exams, and this time applications…
Amnesty International warns of entrenched impunity as Sri Lanka marks 17 years since the war’s end
Amnesty International South Asia has warned that Sri Lanka’s failure to deliver on repeated commitments for credible investigations into wartime abuses continues to undermine reconciliation and durable peace. “The commemoration underscores the continued and urgent need for truth, justice, and…
Minister Bimal Rathnayake represents Sri Lanka at Russia’s International Economic Forum
The Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake, represented Sri Lanka at the XVII International Economic Forum held in Kazan, Russia, under the theme “The Role of International Routes in Developing Foreign Trade.” The Ministry said the session…
Prime Minister Harini scheduled to address Oxford forum in UK
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has departed for an official visit to the United Kingdom to participate in the 22nd Annual Commonwealth Education Forum and the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) 2026 Board of Governors Meeting. According to the Prime…