Middle East crisis : Update from overseas Sri Lankan Missions
2025-06-24
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says coordinated efforts are underway to ensure the safety and evacuation of Sri Lankan nationalsContinue Reading
Visiting UN Rights Chief calls on Foreign Minister
2025-06-24
Visiting United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, called on Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath,Continue Reading
Chairpersons appointed to 04 state institutions
2025-06-24
The Parliamentary Committee on High Posts has approved the appointment of Chairpersons of four State Institutions. The approval was grantedContinue Reading
Israel says missiles launched from Iran after ceasefire agreed
2025-06-24
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) says it has detected a new launch of ballistic missiles from Iran. Sirens are expectedContinue Reading
21 at-risk children placed in protective custody in multi-district operation
2025-06-24
Recent operations conducted by the Sri Lanka Police in collaboration with the National Child Protection Authority have identified 21 at-riskContinue Reading
NPP secures control of 200 local councils – JVP
2025-06-24
The National People’s Power (NPP) has established power in the Balangoda Urban Council and the Thanamalvila Pradeshiya Sabha. The NPPContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-06-24
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (24 June), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading
“Clean Sri Lanka” : Colombo Central Bus Stand to be upgraded
2025-06-24
The government has decided to upgrade the Colombo Central Bus Stand within the next year, in line with its “CleanContinue Reading
Prime Minister Harini leaves for Canada
2025-06-24
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya departed for Canada this morning to attend the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) Board of Governors. PMContinue Reading
Medical equipment fraud : Top Neurosurgeon further remanded
2025-06-24
Neurosurgeon Dr. Maheshi Wijeratne of the Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital and two others, who were arrested over medical equipment fraud, haveContinue Reading
Workshop held for MPs on issues faced by persons with disabilities
2025-06-24
A workshop has been held on sensitizing and creating awareness among Members of Parliament and parliamentary staff on the issuesContinue Reading
US President Trump says Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect
2025-06-24
US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire between Israel and Iran is now in effect. “THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW INContinue Reading
Australia to host the Festival of Australia in Colombo
2025-06-24
A segment of the “Festival of Australia”, a first-of-its-kind multi-city showcase celebrating Australia’s world-class education and premium food and beverageContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-06-24
The Sri Lankan Rupee has slightly changed against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (24 June),Continue Reading
Israel-Iran ceasefire : Oil prices tumble to over one-week lows
2025-06-24
Oil prices fell sharply to their lowest in more than a week on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump saidContinue Reading
SJB secures Gampola UC and Bentota Pradeshiya Sabha
2025-06-24
The opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has established power in the Gampola Urban Council and the Bentota Pradeshiya Sabha. DuringContinue Reading
Govt reaffirms commitment to working with UN’s Human Rights Office
2025-06-24
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has reaffirmed the Government of Sri Lanka’s commitment to working constructively with the Office of theContinue Reading
India assists repatriation of 17 Lankans from Israel
2025-06-24
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel says 17 Sri Lankans have registered to travel on the flight operated by theContinue Reading
