Sri Lanka electricity tariffs increased by 18% for high-usage consumers

The Chief Prelate of the Atamasthana, Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero, has been arrested over the alleged sexual abuse of a 15-year-old girl.

Former Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Daya Pushpakumara Hewa Battage has been remanded until May 18, 2026, after being arrested on corruption charges.

Kurunegala Deputy Mayor Mohammadu Moinudeen Mohammad Ashardeen was arrested yesterday (May 08) for allegedly accepting a Rs. 3 million bribe.

Vietnamese President To Lam made history today (May 08) as the first Head of State to address the Parliament of Sri Lanka in 11 years.

A high-level meeting was held at the Parliament Complex yesterday (May 07) to begin work on a National Mechanism for Drowning Prevention and Lifesaving in Sri Lanka.

Five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between Sri Lanka and Vietnam were formally exchanged at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo today (May 08).

Vietnamese President To Lam was officially welcomed by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo today (May 08).

Sri Lankan PayPal users will be able to receive money from overseas clients from May 15, 2026, the government says.

Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena was found dead at a residence in Kollupitiya today (May 08), police said.

Vietnamese President To Lam arrived in Sri Lanka last night (May 07) for a two-day State Visit at the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today ordered the arrest of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena for allegedly violating his bail conditions.

Former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal faces a fresh High Court case over an alleged Rs. 1.84 billion loss caused to the Sri Lankan government through the purchase of Greek bonds in 2011.

The Restaurant Owners’ Association says the prices of rice, biryani, and nasi goreng will increase by Rs. 25 from May 08, 2026.

The leader of the Rathugala indigenous Vedda village, Danigala Maha Bandalage Suda Wannila Aththo, has passed away at the age of 62, police said.

Sri Lanka has expressed grave concern over recent hostilities in West Asia, including attacks on critical energy infrastructure.