Trump says Iran deal talks halted planned US strikes
2026-06-11
US President Donald Trump says he has cancelled planned military strikes against Iran after negotiations with Tehran reached what heContinue Reading
El Niño has officially arrived: Here’s how it could wreak havoc on the weather
2026-06-11
El Niño has formed in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to intensify in the coming months, meteorologists say. TheContinue Reading
Nine deputy director general vacancies filled at Health Ministry
2026-06-11
The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has appointed nine new Deputy Directors General, including directors for the National HospitalsContinue Reading
MP sounds alarm over possible cyberattack affecting remittances from Israel
2026-06-11
Opposition MP D.V. Chanaka has raised concerns over what he described as a possible cyberattack affecting remittances sent by SriContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to launch National Export Development Plan 2026-2030
2026-06-11
Sri Lanka will launch its National Export Development Plan (NEDP) 2026-2030 on June 16, setting out a five-year strategy aimedContinue Reading
Rs. 1.34 billion allocated for rural road development in Kalutara District
2026-06-11
A major road development programme valued at Rs. 1.34 billion will be launched in the Kalutara District under the SecondContinue Reading
Navy seizes large stock of pharma, Kendu leaves in Puttalam
2026-06-11
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a large consignment of smuggled pharmaceutical products and Kendu leaves during a coastal securityContinue Reading
Trump: US to hit Iran ‘VERY HARD TONIGHT’
2026-06-11
US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will strike Iran “very hard tonight,” claiming that much ofContinue Reading
UNP discusses party rebuilding and political alliances at management committee meeting
2026-06-11
The United National Party (UNP) on Friday (11) held a meeting of its Management Committee under the patronage of formerContinue Reading
UN concludes Humanitarian Priorities Plan for Cyclone Ditwah response
2026-06-11
The conclusion of the Humanitarian Priorities Plan (HPP) implemented by the United Nations for those affected by Cyclone Ditwah wasContinue Reading
CAA seizes stocks of canned fish without SLS certification in Arachchikattuwa
2026-06-11
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) today (11) raided an illegally operated canned fish manufacturing facility in Arachchikattuwa, seizing a largeContinue Reading
US diplomat found dead in Myanmar, Thai woman in custody
2026-06-11
A United States diplomat has been found dead in Myanmar’s largest city, according to the US Department of State, andContinue Reading
Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with their children
2026-06-11
Europe’s largest airline is being investigated by the UK’s competition watchdog over its policy of charging parents to sit withContinue Reading
Sri Lanka tea exports to UAE grow 3.3% to 18.32m kilograms in 2025
2026-06-11
Sri Lanka’s tea exports to the UAE continued to grow in 2025, reaching 18.32 million kilograms compared to 17.73 millionContinue Reading
SLAF completes first test flight of upgraded Kfir C12 “Lion Cub”
2026-06-11
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) today (11) marked a major milestone in its fighter fleet modernization programme with theContinue Reading
Three Sri Lankans among seven arrested in Kuwait drug raids
2026-06-11
Three Sri Lankan nationals are among seven suspects arrested in Kuwait during separate drug‑related operations, according to a report byContinue Reading
Emirates to offer insurance to tempt passengers back to Dubai
2026-06-11
Emirates is preparing to introduce insurance guarantees to reassure travellers and revive Dubai’s tourism sector, which has been hit hardContinue Reading