The final rites of the Assistant Director of the External Resources Department of the Ministry of Finance Ranga Nishantha Rajapaksa, who was found dead while under suspension in connection with the alleged misappropriation of USD 2.5 million linked to a cyber heist, are scheduled to be performed this evening (02). MORE..
2 May 2026 (2:33 PM)
The US Defence Department plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, amid a spat between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war with Iran. MORE..
2 May 2026 (11:38 AM)
The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) says that a total of 25,082 dengue cases have been reported across Sri Lanka so far in 2026. MORE..
2 May 2026 (12:21 PM)
Spirit Airlines is reportedly preparing to shut down indefinitely after filing for bankruptcy last summer, as recent government bailout negotiations appear to have failed. MORE..
2 May 2026 (1:14 PM)
Public Health Inspectors Union (PHIU) says registration of Vesak Dansal will commence from Monday (04) ahead of the upcoming Vesak celebrations. MORE..
2 May 2026 (9:56 AM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Northern, North-Central, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and in Uva provinces. MORE..
2 May 2026 (4:32 PM)