Sri Lanka’s inflation increases to 5.4% in May 2026
2026-06-22
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) year-on-year, has increased to 5.4 %Continue Reading
Three killed and seven injured in Philippine school shooting
2026-06-22
Two people opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines on Monday (Jun 22), killing three teenage studentsContinue Reading
CPA urges end to emergency law extensions, warns of democratic risks
2026-06-22
The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has raised concerns over the continued extension of Sri Lanka’s State of Emergency, callingContinue Reading
Verdict in Mrs. Sri Lanka crown case to be delivered on October 17
2026-06-22
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today ordered that the verdict in the case over the forcible removal of PushpikaContinue Reading
Healthy School Canteen guidelines launched amid rising nutrition concerns
2026-06-22
Coinciding with National Nutrition Month 2026, the Ministry of Health today (22) unveiled the “Guidelines on Healthy School Canteens”, aimedContinue Reading
7-vehicle collision in Kegalle leaves one dead, 11 injured
2026-06-22
One woman was reported dead and 11 others injured in a multi-vehicle collision in the Molagoda area on the Kandy-Continue Reading
“I feel like I lost my last chance” Chamari Athapaththu
2026-06-22
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu delivered an emotional assessment of her career following Sri Lanka’s five-wicket defeat to the WestContinue Reading
Iran and US agree roadmap for 60-day peace deal after Switzerland talks
2026-06-22
High-level Iranian and US officials meeting in Switzerland have concluded their first round of talks, with mediators saying both sidesContinue Reading
Metro buses hit the road, private bus owners hit panic mode
2026-06-22
The Private Bus Owners Association has raised concerns over the government’s introduction of new Metro buses under the SriContinue Reading
Govt denies ‘Hold Elections or Get Blacklisted’ Report on Jay Shah Meeting
2026-06-22
The Government has rejected a newspaper report claiming that the International Cricket Council (ICC) warned Sri Lanka to hold SriContinue Reading
Former USA gymnast Tiana Sumanasekera to represent Sri Lanka
2026-06-22
Sri Lankan-American gymnast Tiana Sumanasekera has officially changed her sporting nationality from the United States to Sri Lanka, opening theContinue Reading
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Announces Resignation
2026-06-22
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that he will step down as Prime Minister and leader of theContinue Reading
UNP raises concerns over expenses in investigation into RW’s UK visit
2026-06-22
The United National Party (UNP) has raised concerns over expenses related to the investigation into former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s UKContinue Reading
CBSL Rates : USD selling rate increases to Rs. 339
2026-06-22
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (22), compared to last Friday, with the sellingContinue Reading
Explosion at Qatar natural gas export terminal injures 54, leaves 18 missing
2026-06-22
An explosion tore through Qatar’s key natural gas export terminal Sunday night as workers tried to resume operations there afterContinue Reading
SC allows hearing of appeal challenging Ananda Wijepala’s MP eligibility
2026-06-22
The Supreme Court has granted permission to proceed with an appeal challenging the eligibility of Public Security Minister Ananda WijepalaContinue Reading
Maadel fishermen launch satyagraha outside Presidential Secretariat
2026-06-22
A group of Maadel (seine) fishers have launched a satyagraha in front of the Presidential Secretariat, demanding clarity on theContinue Reading
South Korea’s ex-Justice Minister gets 25 years jail for role in martial law attempt
2026-06-22
A court sentenced a former South Korean justice minister on Monday (Jun 22) to 25 years in prison for hisContinue Reading