Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read.
Prisoners released illegally: President speaks
President Dissanayake condemned illegal prisoner releases in key state agencies, urging accountability and stronger internal controls
Top IMF official to visit Sri Lanka next week
Dr. Gita Gopinath, IMF First Deputy Managing Director, will visit Sri Lanka to review and support ongoing economic reforms under the Extended Fund Facility.
Schoolboys remanded over AI‑generated nude content
Two male students were remanded until June 13 after creating and circulating AI-generated explicit images of female classmates. They will be sent to a juvenile rehabilitation centre.
Provincial council elections: Govt to decide next year
Deputy Minister Prabha Ruwan Senarath announced that elections will be delayed until early 2026 to resolve legal and technical issues—especially delimitation and local government reforms.
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida wins French literary prize
Shehan Karunatilaka’s novel, translated into French by Xavier Gros, won the 8th Émile Guimet Prize for Asian Literature in France. Originally the 2022 Booker Prize winner.