A panel of four Judicial Medical Consultants has been appointed to conduct the post-mortem examination of the Assistant Director of the Finance Ministry s Department of External Resources, who had been under suspension over allegations related to the misappropriation of Treasury funds, the Secretary to the Ministry of Health said. MORE..
1 May 2026 (2:49 PM)
The leader of Sarvajana Balaya , Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera, stated that the �theatrical politics� of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has no future and alleged that the current administration has become one of the most corrupt governments within a short period of time. MORE..
1 May 2026 (4:31 PM)
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says that the history of Sri Lanka s labour movement reflects a long struggle marked by sacrifice, resilience, and determination in the pursuit of rights, justice, and dignity. MORE..
1 May 2026 (10:26 AM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-Central provinces and in Vavuniya, Mullaittivu, Kilinochchi, Mannar, Kurunegala and Trincomalee districts. MORE..
1 May 2026 (3:22 PM)
Iran said on Thursday it would respond with �long and painful strikes� on U.S. positions if Washington renewed attacks and restated its claim to the Strait of Hormuz, complicating U.S. plans for a coalition to reopen the waterway. MORE..
1 May 2026 (9:00 AM)
The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued Circular No. 11'2026, introducing a mechanism to grant permanent appointments to employees recruited to public sector institutions on a temporary, casual, substitute, contract, or relief basis. MORE..
1 May 2026 (2:55 PM)