Two youths arrested after viral bus–motorcycle clash in Mawanella
2026-06-11
The Kadugannawa Police have arrested two youths, aged 20 and 25, on Wednesday (10) following a violent clash with aContinue Reading
President chairs talks on El Niño impact and preparedness
2026-06-11
A high‑level discussion on the possible impact of the forthcoming El Niño condition and institutional plans to mitigate its effectsContinue Reading
Galle man arrested over temple thefts; cash and foreign currency seized
2026-06-11
The Galle Harbour Police arrested a 40‑year‑old resident of Poddala on Wednesday (10) in connection with a string of theftsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka playing XI announced for 1st T20I
2026-06-11
The following is the Playing XI for the first T20I to be played at Sabina Park, Jamaica. 1. Pathum NissankaContinue Reading
CBSL Rates : USD selling rate increases to Rs. 337
2026-06-11
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (11), compared to Wednesday, with the selling rateContinue Reading
Kuwait restores air traffic after temporary airspace closure
2026-06-11
Kuwait has resumed normal air traffic operations following the temporary closure of its airspace earlier today, the Directorate General ofContinue Reading
Popular coffee shop fined Rs. 400,000 over consumer law violations
2026-06-11
The Bandarawela Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday (10) fined a popular coffee shop in Bandarawela Rs. 400,000 after the company pleadedContinue Reading
25 state officials arrested over bribery in first four months of 2026
2026-06-11
Twenty-five (25) government officials were arrested between January and April this year in connection with accepting bribes, the Commission toContinue Reading
67-year-old man arrested over alleged cruelty to pet dogs in Negombo
2026-06-11
Police in Negombo arrested a 67‑year‑old man on Wednesday (10) after reports emerged that he had subjected two dogs inContinue Reading
No Cabinet decision yet on raising judges’ retirement age – Justice Minister
2026-06-11
Minister of Justice Harsha Nanayakkara told Parliament today (11) that official Cabinet approval has not been obtained to extend theContinue Reading
Court rejects Shashi Weerawansa’s appeal over passport case
2026-06-11
The Colombo High Court today (11) rejected the appeal filed by Shashi Weerawansa against the two‑year prison sentence and fineContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: USD selling rate increases to Rs. 337
2026-06-11
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated significantly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (11), comparedContinue Reading
One child dead, another missing after Galle Face sea tragedy
2026-06-11
An 11-year-old boy from Maligawatte, who was hospitalised after being rescued when he was swept away while bathing in theContinue Reading
Canada introduces bill to ban social media for children under 16
2026-06-11
The Canadian government has introduced a new digital safety bill that would ban social media for children under 16, withContinue Reading
Woman killed in Bingiriya; suspect husband later dies in hospital
2026-06-11
A 61‑year‑old woman was murdered in the Padiwela area of the Bingiriya Police Division on Wednesday (10), when her husbandContinue Reading
Sri Lanka may consider seawater purification for drinking amid El Niño threat: DMC
2026-06-11
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has warned that even distributing purified seawater to meet drinking water needs may become necessaryContinue Reading
Kuwait temporarily closes airspace due to Iranian attacks
2026-06-11
Kuwait temporarily closed its airspace early Thursday and diverted flights to alternative airports as a precautionary measure, citing escalating regionalContinue Reading
Police probe fake PHIs extorting money from shop owners
2026-06-11
Police have received complaints against a group allegedly impersonating Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) and demanding money from shop owners toContinue Reading