Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read.
NPP’s Vraie Cally Balthazaar elected Colombo mayor
Vraie Cally Balthazaar, of the National People’s Power (NPP), was elected Mayor of Colombo Municipal Council via a secret ballot, winning 61 votes to 54 (with two rejected). The election took place at the Council’s inaugural sitting after the May 6 local elections. Who is Vraie, the woman at the centre of a historic moment for the Council?
SJB’s Riza Zarook alleges bias in Colombo mayoral vote
SJB’s mayoral candidate Riza Zarook claimed the Western Province’s Local Government Commissioner made a unilateral decision to hold the vote in secret, despite objections.
“As President said, let us ensure this is the last IMF-SL program”
During her Colombo visit, IMF First Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath echoed President Dissanayake’s call to ensure Sri Lanka does not need future IMF bailouts. She praised recent reform progress but stressed the importance of maintaining momentum for sustainable growth.
Vehicle number plate delay: when will we get new ones?
The Department of Motor Traffic anticipates a two‑month delay in issuing new vehicle number plates due to current shortages. Temporary laminated letters and chassis‑number permissions are being used in the interim.
02 Lankans injured in Israel attacks – SL Embassy
Two Sri Lankans—one woman in Bat Yam and a male construction worker in Bnei Brak —were injured in Iranian missile attacks in Israel. Both are receiving treatment with embassy assistance.
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