Today’s News Digest – June 3
2025-06-03
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Prof. Udayanga Hemapala appointed new CEB Chairman
2025-06-03
Prof. K.T.M. Udayanga Hemapala has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), following the resignationContinue Reading
34 unsafe buses pulled from service in Nuwara Eliya district inspection
2025-06-03
A surprise inspection conducted by the Chief Motor Vehicle Examiner of Nuwara Eliya District at the Hatton bus stand hasContinue Reading
Draft Bill to recognize sign language as official communication medium
2025-06-03
The Cabinet has granted approval to proceed with finalizing a draft bill to recognize sign language as an official mediumContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to procure extra 270,000 Meropenem vials from Pakistan
2025-06-03
The Cabinet has approved an additional procurement of 270,000 vials of 1-gram Meropenem Injection in response to rising demand, followingContinue Reading
Heated exchange in Parliament over Data Protection between Namal & Govt
2025-06-03
A tense exchange took place between Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weerarathne and MP Namal Rajapaksa during the secondContinue Reading
New Metro Bus Unit to modernise urban transport
2025-06-03
The establishment of a Metro Bus Unit as a subsidiary of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), aimed at modernisingContinue Reading
Investment proposals sought for 50-Year lease of historic Bogambara prison site
2025-06-03
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to call for expressions of interest for the disposal of land at the historicContinue Reading
New Public-Private Partnership Unit to be set up
2025-06-03
The Cabinet has granted approval in principle to establish a new public-private partnership (PPP) unit, following a proposal by PresidentContinue Reading
Visiting Australian Deputy PM meets President AKD
2025-06-03
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morningContinue Reading
No change in Cabinet or PM : Govt
2025-06-03
Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has denied reports of an impending Cabinet reshuffle or a change in the Prime Minister’sContinue Reading
Cabinet approves maize imports for Thriposha production
2025-06-03
The Cabinet has approved the importation of standardized maize required for the production of Thriposha, a nutritional supplement distributed toContinue Reading
Govt to probe Mahaweli lands given to cricketers & actors
2025-06-03
The government has launched an investigation into the alleged misuse of land distributed under the Mahaweli Authority, following claims inContinue Reading
First shipment of coconut milk arrives in Sri Lanka
2025-06-03
The first shipment of imported coconut milk has arrived in Sri Lanka under the Government’s raw material importation initiative aimedContinue Reading
KDU medical faculty restriction to remain until review : Deputy Minister
2025-06-03
The restriction on admitting local civil students to the medical faculty of the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) will remain inContinue Reading
National Credit Guarantee Institution launched to support collateral-free loans
2025-06-03
Sri Lanka marked a major milestone on June 6 with the official launch of the National Credit Guarantee Institution (NCGI),Continue Reading
SJB says majority secured in NPP led Bentota PS
2025-06-03
Despite the National People’s Power (NPP) securing the most seats at the Bentota Pradeshiya Sabha with 10 councillors, opposition groupsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka records highest-ever tourist arrivals for May
2025-06-03
Sri Lanka recorded its highest-ever tourist arrivals for the month of May, with 132,919 visitors in May 2025, surpassing theContinue Reading