Restaurant food prices in Sri Lanka to increase by Rs. 25 from May 08, 2026

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 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.

The Sri Lankan government has begun the process to import 200 luxury buses for expressway and long-distance services.

LAUGFS Gas PLC has increased the prices of domestic LP gas cylinders, effective from May 07, 2026.

A World Bank delegation met Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake today (May 06) to discuss support for reforming Sri Lanka’s revenue-generating state institutions.

The Supreme Court today (May 06) confirmed the death sentences imposed on four accused, including “Swiss Kumar”, in the 2015 abduction, gang rape and murder of 18-year-old schoolgirl Sivaloganathan Vidya in Jaffna.

The Colombo High Court has fixed June 17, 2026 for the trial of former Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody in a corruption case filed by the Bribery Commission.

A total of 92 out of 97 damaged locations on the main railway line from Maradana to Peradeniya have been restored after the Ditwah disaster, Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Dr. Prasanna Gunasena said.

A special mosquito control program begins in Sri Lanka today (May 06) in 43 high-risk dengue areas after cases rose in six districts.

Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya have called for stronger trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the Maldives and Sri Lanka.

Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena, who was remanded over an alleged US$ 2 million Airbus bribery case, was granted bail today (May 5).

A Police Constable who fled during a CIABOC raid over an alleged Rs. 200,000 bribe has been arrested and remanded until May 12, 2026.

Three Welikada Prison guards have been arrested over the death of a 40-year-old inmate who allegedly fell ill after a scuffle following an escape attempt.