Govt MP threatens to take media report before Privileges Committee
2026-06-09
An article published by BBC Sinhala has triggered a response from NPP MP Lakmali Hemachandra, who says she will raiseContinue Reading
Trump says Israel-Iran deal is close, Strait of Hormuz to reopen soon
2026-06-09
US President Donald Trump has said a deal between Israel and Iran is close, claiming both sides could stop attacksContinue Reading
Thalawathugoda fire : Three people succumb to injuries
2026-06-09
Three individuals who were injured in a fire that broke out in a restaurant at Thalawathugoda Junction today, have succumbedContinue Reading
Global travel magazine ‘Time Out’ unveils best cities for food in 2026
2026-06-09
Global travel magazine, Time Out, has unveiled its latest ranking of the world’s best food cities, with Lima, Peru, claimingContinue Reading
Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena sentenced to 16 years in prison
2026-06-09
Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena was today sentenced to a total of 16 years of rigorous imprisonment after being foundContinue Reading
CBSL Rates : USD selling rate increases to Rs. 342
2026-06-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (09), compared to Monday, with the selling rateContinue Reading
Apple lays out AI plans with a brand new version of Siri
2026-06-09
Apple on Monday announced an all-new version of Siri during its Worldwide Developers Conference, a move that could bring itsContinue Reading
Sajith calls for $2.5 billion Treasury fund diversion report to be tabled in Parliament
2026-06-09
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today (09) urged the Government to immediately table in Parliament the Treasury’s report on the lossContinue Reading
Home Lands and Mahela Jayawardene Team Up to Make Sri Lanka the Next Global Real Estate Destination
2026-06-09
Market Leader Home Lands Group proudly welcomes globally acclaimed cricket legend Mahela Jayawardene as the company’s Brand Ambassador. The newsContinue Reading
Two fuel ships to arrive in Sri Lanka this week
2026-06-09
Sri Lanka is set to receive two additional fuel shipments tomorrow (10) and the day after (11), according to theContinue Reading
Online brand scam : Woman arrested over Rs. 426,300 financial fraud
2026-06-09
A 28‑year‑old woman from Gampaha has been arrested for allegedly luring victims into an online business scheme using a brandContinue Reading
‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ operates only through Treasury account, COPF told
2026-06-09
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) was informed that the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ programme currently operates through an account maintainedContinue Reading
Three injured in Thalawathugoda restaurant fire
2026-06-09
Three people have been injured in a fire reported at a restaurant near the Thalawathugoda Junction today (09). According toContinue Reading
Illegal drone imports face crackdown
2026-06-09
Sri Lankan authorities have moved to tighten regulations on drone operations and imports, with mandatory licensing and registration requirements setContinue Reading
Government takes steps to free three major elephant corridors
2026-06-09
The government has announced decisive measures to free three major elephant corridors, Wetahirakanda, Hadapanagala, and Koholankala, for the free movementContinue Reading
Dollar Rate today: USD selling rate increases to Rs. 341
2026-06-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (09), compared toContinue Reading
Sarana Gunawardena sentenced to four years in each of four corruption cases
2026-06-09
The Colombo High Court today (09) sentenced former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena to four years of rigorous imprisonment in eachContinue Reading
Inaugural National Scout Poson Zone to be held in Colombo
2026-06-09
The inaugural National Scout Poson Zone will take place in Colombo on June 28 and 29, coinciding with this year’sContinue Reading
