Horana shooting suspect apprehended at BIA using facial recognition technology

The suspected gunman in the shooting incident that took place at Graceland Estate, Horana this afternoon (May 05) has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to flee to Dubai.



Sri Lanka releases GCE O/L rescrutiny Results for 2022 (2023) exams

Sri Lanka’s Examinations Department released the rescrutiny results for the 2022 (2023) General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination on Saturday (May 4).



Matheesha Pathirana hails MS Dhoni as father figure in IPL journey

Sri Lanka and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana has described MS Dhoni as a father figure in his cricketing journey, stating that the former CSK captain’s simple advice has greatly boosted his confidence.



Sri Lanka, Japan agree to resume stalled projects including light rail

Reuters says Sri Lanka and Japan have agreed to collaborate on reviving stalled bilateral projects, including a $1.5 billion Japanese-funded light railway.



Japanese foreign minister Yoko Kamikawa holds talks with Sri Lankan President

Japan’s Foreign Minister, Ms. Yoko Kamikawa called on Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Sunday afternoon (May 4) at the Presidential Secretariat.



Sri Lankan Rupee emerges as one of the fastest-growing currencies worldwide

The Sri Lankan rupee has emerged as one of the fastest-growing currencies globally, according to Sri Lanka’s Finance State Minister, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.



Sri Lanka introduces mobile courts across three prisons

Sri Lanka introduced a mobile court system, funded by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, which was inaugurated on Friday (May 3) to facilitate bringing suspects to court via an online platform.



India-Sri Lanka ferry service ready for launch in two weeks

Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, revealed plans to start a ferry service from Nagapattinam to Kankesanthurai in just two weeks if all preparations go well.



Royal Pardon for 44 Sri Lankans in UAE

44 Sri Lankans, who were in different prisons across the United Arab Emirates, have been pardoned by a Royal order.



Laugfs gas prices reduced

Laugfs Gas PLC has reduced the prices of domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, effective from May 4, 2024.



G.C.E. O/L candidates can obtain National Identity Cards tomorrow (May 4)

The Department for Registration of Persons (DRP) will open its head office in Battaramulla and several provincial offices tomorrow (May 4) specifically for G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) candidates to obtain their National Identity Cards (NICs).



Litro gas prices reduced

Litro Gas Lanka has reduced the prices of domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders with effect from midnight today (May 3).



Professor Nalin de Silva passes away

Professor Nalin de Silva has passed away at the age of 79.



Sri Lanka’s export performance surges in March 2024

The Export Development Board (EDB) reports that Sri Lanka’s merchandise export performance in March 2024 amounted to USD 1,138.9 million, marking an increase of 9.77% compared to March 2023.



Uma Oya Project generates Rs. 80 million daily savings for Ceylon Electricity Board

Director of the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project, D.C.S. Alakanda, states that the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is saving approximately Rs. 80 million per day since the opening of the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project.



Lakshman Yapa and Nazeer Ahamed sworn in as Governors

Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena and Nazeer Ahamed were sworn in as provincial governors this morning (May 2), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.