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May 07 2026 May 7, 2026 May 7, 2026 NoComment 9:14 am
Foreign Ministry Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka concerned over attacks on energy infrastructure in West Asia

May 7, 2026 - 9:14 am

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

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May 07 2026 May 7, 2026 May 7, 2026 NoComment 8:41 am
Red bus Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka to import 200 luxury buses for long-distance services

May 7, 2026 - 8:41 am

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

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May 06 2026 May 6, 2026 May 6, 2026 NoComment 9:47 pm
Laugfs gas Sri Lanka

Laugfs Gas prices increased from May 07, 2026

May 6, 2026 - 9:47 pm

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

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May 06 2026 May 6, 2026 May 7, 2026 NoComment 8:24 pm
World Bank delegation meeting Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake in Colombo to discuss revenue reforms

World Bank discusses support for Sri Lanka revenue reforms

May 6, 2026 - 8:24 pm

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.

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May 06 2026 May 6, 2026 May 6, 2026 NoComment 8:06 pm
Court decision

Supreme Court confirms death sentences in Vidya murder case

May 6, 2026 - 8:06 pm

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.

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May 06 2026 May 6, 2026 May 6, 2026 NoComment 12:43 pm
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody

Kumara Jayakody’s corruption trial fixed for June 17, 2026

May 6, 2026 - 12:43 pm

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.

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May 06 2026 May 6, 2026 May 6, 2026 NoComment 11:41 am
Deputy Minister Dr. Prasanna Gunasena

92 of 97 railway damage sites restored after Ditwah

May 6, 2026 - 11:41 am

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.

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May 06 2026 May 6, 2026 May 6, 2026 NoComment 9:53 am
Close-up of a dengue mosquito feeding on human skin

Sri Lanka launches dengue control program in high-risk areas

May 6, 2026 - 9:53 am

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

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May 06 2026 May 6, 2026 May 6, 2026 NoComment 8:54 am
Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya

Sri Lanka and Maldives aim to expand trade and investment

May 6, 2026 - 8:54 am

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.

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May 05 2026 May 5, 2026 May 5, 2026 NoComment 1:27 pm
Kapila Chandrasena

Kapila Chandrasena granted bail

May 5, 2026 - 1:27 pm

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

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May 05 2026 May 5, 2026 May 5, 2026 NoComment 10:42 am
Handcuffs - Arrest by Police

Police Constable arrested after fleeing CIABOC bribery raid

May 5, 2026 - 10:42 am

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.

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May 05 2026 May 5, 2026 May 5, 2026 NoComment 10:13 am
Welikada prison in Sri Lanka

Welikada Prison Guards arrested over inmate’s death

May 5, 2026 - 10:13 am

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.

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May 05 2026 May 5, 2026 May 6, 2026 NoComment 9:26 am
Oil pumpjack near burning oil refinery as explosions and smoke rise amid escalating conflict affecting global oil supplies

Oil prices surge 6 percent amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

May 5, 2026 - 9:26 am

Oil prices surged about 6 percent on Monday as Iran intensified attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and the UAE, raising fresh fears over Middle East oil supplies.

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May 05 2026 May 5, 2026 May 5, 2026 NoComment 9:14 am
Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko speaks with doctors during a visit to a ward at Colombo National Hospital in Sri Lanka

Russian Health Minister visits Colombo health institutions during Sri Lanka visit

May 5, 2026 - 9:14 am

Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko and his delegation visited key health institutions in Colombo during a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka.

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May 04 2026 May 4, 2026 May 5, 2026 NoComment 5:16 pm
Minister Bimal Rathnayake

Sri Lanka launches online seat booking system for long-distance buses

May 4, 2026 - 5:16 pm

Passengers on long-distance buses in Sri Lanka can now reserve seats online for about Rs. 30 through a new system launched as a pilot project with private buses.

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May 04 2026 May 4, 2026 May 4, 2026 NoComment 3:23 pm
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu shake hands outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Maldives sign seven MoUs during President Muizzu’s state visit

May 4, 2026 - 3:23 pm

Sri Lanka and the Maldives signed seven MoUs today (May 04) after the official welcome for Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu in Colombo.

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