3 arrested after viral helmetless motorcycle ride in North Three individuals have been arrested by the Mullaitivu Police over an unauthorised motorcycle parade in North, where a group of riders were seen travelling dangerously without helmets in videos that went viral on social media. Police said the suspects were identified following an analysis of CCTV…

“Bring Basil back”: Deputy Minister tells Namal   Deputy Minister Prasanna Gunasena has challenged SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa to “bring Basil Rajapaksa back to the country” if possible, claiming that recent court developments have intensified pressure on members of the Rajapaksa family. Speaking at a public event, Gunasena said there had been strong claims in…

Bimal says dollar rate expected to decline further Minister Bimal Ratnayake says the US dollar is expected to decline further against the Sri Lankan Rupee, expressing confidence that upcoming IMF funds and the Government’s economic program will help stabilize the market. Speaking at a public event, Ratnayake dismissed criticism from opposition politicians over recent exchange…

Tilvin Silva outlines reasons for Provincial Council Election delay   JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva says the Government expects to hold the Provincial Council Elections next year, if no further major issues arise.Speaking at the opening of the National People’s Power (NPP) Jaffna District office, Silva said funds had initially been allocated in the last…

News Over 27,000 people affected islandwide by adverse weather Published 2 hour May 23, 2026   The Disaster Management Centre says that more than 27,000 people across the island have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions. According to a report issued by the Centre this afternoon (23), a total of 27,419 persons belonging…

News Severed human head washes ashore on beach     A severed human head has been discovered washed ashore on the beach behind a leading tourist hotel along the Moragalla beachfront in Aluthgama. The discovery was made during investigations carried out following a telephone call received by the Aluthgama Police this morning (23). The remains…

Notice issued on dansal registration       The Public Health Inspectors’ Association says that 2,388 dansals have so far been registered islandwide for the Vesak festival. Its Secretary, Chamil Muthukuda, stated that the registration of dansals will continue until 29 May. However, he urged those intending to organise a dansal to complete the registration…

‘The Path of Freedom’ book launch   An event to mark the launch of the book ‘The Path of Freedom: Dismantling the Imperialist Debt Trap’ will be held on Friday (29) at 3.30 p.m. at the Lavender Hall, BMICH. The book is the latest by author Gayantha Dehiwatte, a graduate of Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. He…

Bimal says dollar rate expected to decline further Minister Bimal Ratnayake says the US dollar is expected to decline further against the Sri Lankan Rupee, expressing confidence that upcoming IMF funds and the Government’s economic program will help stabilize the market. Speaking at a public event, Ratnayake dismissed criticism from opposition politicians over recent exchange…

Tilvin Silva outlines reasons for Provincial Council Election delay   JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva says the Government expects to hold the Provincial Council Elections next year, if no further major issues arise.Speaking at the opening of the National People’s Power (NPP) Jaffna District office, Silva said funds had initially been allocated in the last…

News Over 27,000 people affected islandwide by adverse weather Published 2 hour May 23, 2026   The Disaster Management Centre says that more than 27,000 people across the island have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions. According to a report issued by the Centre this afternoon (23), a total of 27,419 persons belonging…

‘The Path of Freedom’ book launch   An event to mark the launch of the book ‘The Path of Freedom: Dismantling the Imperialist Debt Trap’ will be held on Friday (29) at 3.30 p.m. at the Lavender Hall, BMICH. The book is the latest by author Gayantha Dehiwatte, a graduate of Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. He…