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May 08, 2025

This is just the beginning, Namal on LG polls results

In the wake of the just concluded Local Government (LG) elections, National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Namal Rajapaksa expressed renewed optimism about the party's future, despite failing to secure control of any local councils.

1 min

UNP willing to form joint opposition administrations in local bodies

Willing to have a dialogue with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and others

1 min

HUNG COUNCILS LEAVE PARTIES IN DISARRAY

'Sri Lanka's ruling National People's Power (NPP) swept into its third consecutive victory, according to the results of the local government election which was conducted on Tuesday across the country.

3 mins

Suspect arrested over attempted abduction near girls' school in Colombo

The Cinnamon Gardens Police have arrested a 36-year-old man in connection with an attempted abduction near a prominent girls’ school in Colombo, police said.

1 min

SC issues landmark judgment on illegal road via Wilpattu NP

On May 7 (Tuesday), the Supreme Court terminated the Fundamental Rights case (SC/FR/224/2010) challenging the unauthorised public use of an illegal road running through Wilpattu National Park following key undertakings by the State represented by Deputy Solicitor General Dr. Avanti Perera, which were recorded in Court.

1 min

3rd Edition of Eng. (Dr.) A.C. Visvalingam Annual Award for Most Outstanding Engineer launched in Colombo

The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL) called for nominees for the Eng. (Dr.) A. C. Visvalingam Annual Award For Most Outstanding Engineer at their launch held at the IESL, Colombo, yesterday.

1 min

Who will get CMC?

Failure by all political parties which contested for the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), to secure a majority has left race open to form the new administration and for the mayor’s post.

1 min

No barrier to forming councils without majority: EC

Voter participation was lower compared to the 2018 polls

1 min

Seven students released on bail

The suspect students had been arrested by Homagama police during investigations of a complaint of an alleged assault

1 min

Death of a suspect while in Prison: BASL calls for impartial investigation

Indunil's mobile phone reportedly rang accidentally, while in court leading to his immediate detention on charges of obstructing court proceedings

1 min

Booze banned for three days for Vesak: Excise

The Excise Department notifies all the liquor license holders to strictly follow this ruling and requests from the public to provide information regarding the instances of violations

1 min

GOVT'S DECISION TO REOPEN ROUTE VIA WILPATTU NP

The much disputed Mannar-Puttalam road via Wilpattu National Park yet again made headlines when President Anura Kumara Dissanayake recently said that the government is considering ways and means of reopening this road.

5 mins

HORTON PLAINS NATIONAL PARK PLANTS AND WILDLIFE ENDANGERED BY INVASIVE PLANTS

Horton Plains Naional Park, a world heritage environmental zone rich in biodiversity is now endangered by fast spreading invasive alien plants, much to the alarm of the environmentalists and those depending on tourism.

1 min

The Govt. should now work in the best interest of citizens!

The National People's Power emerged clear victor at the recently concluded Local Government polls, which was conducted after a hiatus of seven years.

3 mins

The Crow and the politician

At the time of writing, the National People's Power is leading the count after the LG Polls and there is a prominent advertisement carried on television about the perishing of crows.

3 mins

Laugfs Holdings appoints Ravi Edirisinghe as Group MD/CEO

Laugfs Holdings Limited announced the appointment of Ravi Edirisinghe as its new Group Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, effective May 2, 2025.

1 min

EU reminds Sri Lanka of GSP+ conditions

REITERATES IMPORTANCE OF EMBEDDING RULE OF LAW AND JUDICIAL INTEGRITY INTO REFORM FABRIC

1 min

No regulator, no data, no monitoring in SL's lubricant sector

Sri Lanka's lubricant industry remains without a dedicated regulatory framework over a year, since the formal plans were first announced.

2 mins

Sri Lanka sees unprecedented 14.5% surge in cash in 2024

REACHES NEW POST-PANDEMIC HIGH OF RS.1.36TN

1 min

WB chief's visit unlocks US $ Ibn support package for Sri Lanka

FINANCING TO BE ROLLED OUT OVER THREE YEARS. » AIMS TO SUPPORT JOB CREATION AND UNLOCK PRIVATE SECTOR GROWTH IN SRI LANKA » TARGETS SECTORS WITH HIGH POTENTIAL FOR EMPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENT SUCH AS ENERGY, AGRICULTURE, TOURISM AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2 mins

CDB conferred Corporate Gold Membership by Green Building Council

Recognizing their unwavering commitment to driving environmental stewardship and sustainable financing solutions, Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) was conferred Corporate Gold Membership by the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka on 2nd of April this year.

1 min

John Keells Properties and MullenLowe unveil 'Minutes Away' campaign for TRI-ZEN

John Keells Properties (JKP), in collaboration with MullenLowe, has launched “Minutes AwayThe Smartest Campaign in Sri Lanka” for JKP’s smart apartment development, TRI-ZEN.

1 min

HP offers exclusive 3-year warranty for laptops bought through authorised sellers

HP has announced the introduction of an exclusive three-year warranty for a select range of laptops featuring Intel and AMD processors in Sri Lanka.

1 min

ComBank promotes new energy vehicles with Evolution Auto

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced its support for accelerating the transition in Sri Lanka to new energy vehicles by launching a collaboration with Evolution Auto, a specialist in multi-brand electric mobility solutions.

1 min

Sysco LABS' Nexus series spotlights Al-powered engineering

CONVENES TOP TECH VOICES TO DISCUSS HOW AI IS ACCELERATING DEVEX AND MODERN SOFTWARE WORKFLOWS

2 mins

Rootcode partners with Portugal to launch Smart Farming AI & IoT System

Rootcode, a global software product engineering company, has announced its latest European government partnership with the City of Porto, Portugal.

1 min

Cleantech Ltd wins sustainability champion award at WiLAT 2025

Sri Lanka’s integrated environmental management solutions provider, Cleantech (Pvt) Ltd was felicitated as the Sustainability Champion of 2025, a recognition for leadership in sustainable waste management, at the WiLAT Awards organised by the Women's Forum of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Sri Lanka, to recognise the outstanding contributions by women within the logistics industry.

1 min

Young Geckos help restore forest near Sinharaja

Students from The Overseas School of Colombo roll up their sleeves to revive degraded land near Sri Lanka's most iconic rainforest, proving that action speaks louder than awareness.

2 mins

VFS Global acquires majority stake in CiX Citizen Experience

VFS Global has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in CiX Citizen Experience, a leading provider of digital and physical citizen services based in Brazil.

1 min

Direct Kitchens opens Colombo showroom blending Australian luxury design

Direct Kitchens, Melbourne's premier designer and manufacturer of high-end custom kitchens, marked a significant milestone with the launch of its first international showroom in Colombo, bringing over 40 years of world-class kitchen design expertise to sophisticated Sri Lankan homeowners.

1 min

Regen Renewables marks 12 years of innovation and over 80MW of solar power across SL

Regen Renewables (Pvt) Ltd. (Regen Solar) celebrates 12 years of industry leadership — a journey defined by innovation, resilience, and a steadfast commitment to a cleaner, brighter future.

1 min

ASIAN BOXING COMES HOME AFTER 57 YEARS

A new era for Sri Lankan boxing begins as

4 mins

India beats SA by 23 runs, set to meet Sri Lanka in final

India advanced to the final of the Women's ODI Tri-Series Tournament with a close 23-run win over South Africa in a highscoring match played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo yesterday.

1 min

India captain Rohit retires from Test duty

India captain Rohit Sharma has retired from Test cricket, but will continue to play one-day internationals.

1 min

NZ and SL players conduct training sessions at Nittawela

A special joint training session was held at the prestigious Kandy Sports Club Rugby Academy at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium by the New Zealand and Sri Lankan players for the young rugby players from Central.

1 min

YUHANSA, ASHLIN EMERGE U-18 CHAMPIONS

Yuhansa Peiris and Ashlin de Silva emerged Under-18 Singles champions in the Girls' and Boys' categories respectively at the 110th Colombo Tennis Championships when they emerged victorious in the finals played at the SLTA Courts in Greenpath, Colombo yesterday.

1 min

Indo-SL dual athletic meet in June

The athletic authorities of Sri Lanka and India are set for a special discussion next week to conduct the Indo-Sri Lanka dual International Athletic Championship 2025.

1 min

MBA All-Island Open badminton from May 19

The Mercantile Badminton Association (MBA), one of Sri Lanka Badminton's (SLB) most active affiliates, will conduct its annual MBA All-Island Open Badminton Championships 2025 this month.

1 min

Yupun to compete at Dubai Grand Prix

Sri Lankan sprinter Yupun Abeykoon will make a comeback after a long layoff when he competes at the Dubai Grand Prix 2025 on May 9 at the Police Grounds in Dubai, UAE.

1 min

Over 5,000 shuttlers for PBDA Badminton Tourney

Entries are now accepted for the Puttalam District All-Island Open Badminton Championships 2025, which is scheduled to be held from May 26 to June 1 at the Sir Albert F. Peiris Indoor Sports Complex in Wennappuwa.

1 min

WHERE IS FEMINISM WHEN TAMIL WOMEN ARE SILENCED?

So, guess what? One article wasn't enough to cover decades of silence. Shocking, right? But here we are again, peeling back the layers, because apparently, this is a series now, not a one-off. Also, isn't it funny how some stories never make it to the headlines?

1 min

The Journey Inward

The Resilience Our Students Are Never Taught

5 mins

In Conversation with Gayathri Liyanage

Legal Operations Director at IFS

5 mins

All You Can Eat Curry Night At The Chinwag

If you have settled into knowing The Chinwag as one of Colombo's best hole-in-the-wall joints for juicy, flavour-packed dumplings (I'm thinking of you, Thai-style creamy curried prawn dumplings), they have surprised their customers by leaning into the Sri Lankan fusion side of their menu with an All-You-Can-Eat Curry Night.

3 mins

HEALING CHIKUNGUNYA

AN INTEGRATED HOLISTIC APPROACH TO

5 mins

ATG Hand Care: A Trailblazer in Ethical Manufacturing and Workplace Excellence

In the high-pressure world of manufacturing, where turnaround times are tight and expectations tighter, it's rare to come across a Group of Companies that places its people on par with its products.