INS Sharda departs Colombo after replenishment visit
2026-06-13
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sharda departed Sri Lanka on Saturday (13), concluding a replenishment visit to the island. TheContinue Reading
14 Kalutara roads to be upgraded under Rs. 1.34bn ADB-backed iRoad initiative
2026-06-13
The government has launched the initial phase of a road rehabilitation programme to upgrade 14 rural and regional roads inContinue Reading
Trump says Iran deal to be signed Sunday, Strait of Hormuz to “open to all”
2026-06-13
US President Donald Trump has claimed in a Truth Social post that an agreement with Iran will be signed onContinue Reading
Minister reviews operations at renovated Pettah Central Bus Stand
2026-06-13
Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake inspected the recently renovated Pettah Central Bus Stand and participated in aContinue Reading
No decision yet on fuel price hike, subsidies to end in June, CPC tells COPF
2026-06-13
Officials of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) informed the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) that government fuel subsidies are expectedContinue Reading
Minister asks public to name opposition’s ‘Joker’ and message him
2026-06-13
Minister K. D. Lal Kantha took a swipe at opposition politicians during a public event, challenging attendees to identify whatContinue Reading
President meets CHEC Delegation, discusses Port City development plans
2026-06-13
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with Chairman of China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Bai Yinzhan and a company delegation atContinue Reading
Man arrested in Ratmalana with Hash worth over Rs. 20 million
2026-06-13
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Ratmalana with a stock of hashish narcotics valued at more than Rs. 20Continue Reading
Deadline extended for investment proposals for Mattala Airport resources
2026-06-13
The closing date for submissions under the Expression of Interest (EOI) process seeking investments to utilise resources at the MattalaContinue Reading
PM Harini meets Wannila Aththo
2026-06-13
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya met with Indigenous community leader Uruwarige Wannila Aththo at the Parliament premises on Friday (June 12).Continue Reading
Bangladesh cricketer Nayeem Hasan allegedly assaulted by policemen
2026-06-13
Bangladesh cricketer Nayeem Hasan was reportedly assaulted by the police in Chattogram on Friday night when Nayeem was headed homeContinue Reading
Iran war: US, Tehran signal peace deal within reach but not signed yet
2026-06-13
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said a memorandum of understanding with the United States aimed at ending the conflictContinue Reading
Namal welcomes release of Tamil artist Hiphop Sangee
2026-06-13
SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has welcomed the release of 24-year-old Tamil hip hop artist Sangeethsan Ganeskumar, popularly known as HiphopContinue Reading
Man arrested at BIA with 26,600 duty-free cigarettes
2026-06-13
A 40-year-old man was arrested at the arrival terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport early this morning (13) while attempting toContinue Reading
Special traffic plan in Kochchikade for St. Anthony’s Shrine annual feast today
2026-06-13
Police have announced a special traffic plan in Colombo today (13) in view of the annual feast of St. Anthony’sContinue Reading
Heavy showers, strong winds across parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-06-13
The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in several parts of the country today (13),Continue Reading
New Sasakawa Centre opens in Colombo to strengthen Japan–Sri Lanka ties
2026-06-13
A new chapter in Japan–Sri Lanka relations was marked with the opening of the Sasakawa Memorial Sri Lanka–Japan Cultural CentreContinue Reading
Missing 6-year-old child found dead in well
2026-06-13
A 6-year-old boy has died after falling into a well in the Puloly South area in Point Pedro, Police said.Continue Reading
