Sri Lanka to open new High Commission in Wellington during FM Vijitha’s visit Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has commenced an official visit to New Zealand and Australia from May 26 to June 3, following invitations from the two governments. A key highlight of the visit will be the official opening of Sri Lanka’s new High…

Health ministry issues guidelines to curb spread of enteroviral meningitis   The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry has issued a special set of guidelines to all health sectors and institutions on controlling and preventing the spread of Enteroviral Meningitis, amid concerns over its spread in schools and community-based settings. The guidelines include information on…

SLPP calls for removal of CIABOC Director General over alleged misconduct The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has called for the removal of the Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), alleging abuse of power and unlawful conduct in relation to legal proceedings involving former SriLankan Airlines Chairman Kapila…

WHO supports Sri Lanka in developing action plan on unsafe medical products   The World Health Organization (WHO) has commenced a week-long mission in Sri Lanka to support the development of a National Action Plan aimed at addressing substandard, falsified and unregistered health products. According to WHO Sri Lanka, the programme began with a high-level…

Illegal cattle transport halted : Suspect arrested   A 40-year-old man has been arrested in the Moonamale area of Kilinochchi for allegedly transporting 22 cattle illegally in a lorry without a valid permit, Police said.The arrest was made yesterday after officers attached to the Sri Lanka Police in Kilinochchi acted on a tip-off and intercepted…

US launches fresh strikes on Iran on brink of peace deal United States forces launched a series of “defensive strikes” in Iran on Monday on the brink of a peace deal between the two countries. A US Central Command spokesman said they had targeted missile launch sites and Iranian boats seeking to lay mines in…

News 2026 ‘Tea for Harmony’ Yaji Cultural Salon     A Chinese cultural event featuring tea and Intangible Cultural Heritage art from Zhejiang Province, was held last week in Sri Lanka. The event was held across three major cities in the island  from May 21- 23 : in Colombo, Galle in the Southern Province, and Kurunegala…

News Three nabbed at BIA with smuggled cigarettes     Three foreign passengers have been arrested by airport customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, this morning (May 25) for allegedly attempting to illegally smuggle a stock of foreign-manufactured cigarettes worth more than Rs. 06 million into the country.The suspects, aged 31, 36,…

Health ministry issues guidelines to curb spread of enteroviral meningitis   The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry has issued a special set of guidelines to all health sectors and institutions on controlling and preventing the spread of Enteroviral Meningitis, amid concerns over its spread in schools and community-based settings. The guidelines include information on…

SLPP calls for removal of CIABOC Director General over alleged misconduct The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has called for the removal of the Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), alleging abuse of power and unlawful conduct in relation to legal proceedings involving former SriLankan Airlines Chairman Kapila…

WHO supports Sri Lanka in developing action plan on unsafe medical products   The World Health Organization (WHO) has commenced a week-long mission in Sri Lanka to support the development of a National Action Plan aimed at addressing substandard, falsified and unregistered health products. According to WHO Sri Lanka, the programme began with a high-level…

Illegal cattle transport halted : Suspect arrested   A 40-year-old man has been arrested in the Moonamale area of Kilinochchi for allegedly transporting 22 cattle illegally in a lorry without a valid permit, Police said.The arrest was made yesterday after officers attached to the Sri Lanka Police in Kilinochchi acted on a tip-off and intercepted…