A senior Sri Lankan Buddhist monk and chief prelate of the Anuradhapura Atamasthana, Pallegama Hemarathana Thero, has been remanded until 12 May after being arrested over allegations of abducting and sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl.

A major fire that erupted at the medical storage complex of the Jaffna Teaching Hospital in the early hours of Saturday has destroyed a large quantity of medicines and caused extensive property damage, with authorities estimating losses worth several million rupees.

Residents and landowners from Myliddy, Valikamam North staged a protest on Friday (May 8) for the third consecutive week in front of the military Commander's bungalow, demanding the release of their lands which continue to remain under military occupation as part of a High Security Zone (HSZ).

Former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena was found dead early Friday morning at the residence of former Sri Lankan cricketer Aravinda de Silva in Kollupitiya, according to Sri Lankan police.

Sri Lanka Customs has detained two Tamil-language books authored by Kilinochchi-based writer Theepachelvan Piratheepan, sparking renewed criticism over censorship, freedom of expression and state scrutiny of Tamil political writing.

A memorial and tribute event honouring late Tamil nationalist singer and cultural figure Theanisai Sellappa was held on Saturday in Batticaloa, commemorating a man whose songs became deeply associated with the Tamil liberation struggle and the political aspirations of the Tamil nation.

The Tamil National Council (TNC) has formally congratulated Tamil Nadu Chief Minister-elect Joseph Vijay following his electoral victory, expressing hope that his leadership would strengthen support for the political aspirations of Eelam Tamils.

A Tamil mother who spent nearly seventeen years searching for her forcibly disappeared sons and son-in-law after they surrendered to the Sri Lankan military during the final stages of the armed conflict has died without receiving answers or justice.

Sri Lanka’s government has signalled a further strengthening of ties with Israel, as economic, labour and strategic cooperation between the two countries continues to expand.

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader M. K. Stalin has broken his silence following a significant electoral setback in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, stating that his party will now move into opposition while maintaining its commitment to the people.

A statement by Jaffna District Independent MP Archchuna Ramanathan in Sri Lanka’s Parliament has drawn widespread attention after he suggested that Jaffna be handed over to Tamil Nadu, alongside the disputed island of Kachchatheevu.