Sri Lanka’s dengue cases surpass 54,000
2026-06-30
Sri Lanka’s dengue patient count has crossed the 54,000 mark as the outbreak worsens under prevailing rainy weather conditions, theContinue Reading
Bribery Commission extends asset declaration deadline by one week
2026-06-30
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption today announced a one‑week extension for individuals unable to submit theirContinue Reading
Sri Lankan cross-party MPs tour UK parliament for cooperation programme
2026-06-30
A cross‑party delegation from the Parliament of Sri Lanka visited the UK Parliament earlier this month as part of aContinue Reading
Philippines leads the world in rush to solar as power prices soar
2026-06-30
People in the Philippines are increasingly installing rooftop solar panels to cut soaring electricity bills, making the country the world’sContinue Reading
Malini Fonseka’s family condemns ‘Rajiniye’ film production, alleges lack of transparency
2026-06-30
The family of late veteran actress Malini Fonseka has issued a strongly worded statement accusing the makers of the upcomingContinue Reading
India intensifies earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela under Operation Amistad
2026-06-30
India has intensified its humanitarian outreach in earthquake-hit Venezuela under Operation Amistad, expanding relief efforts with a focus on providingContinue Reading
Trump tells US petrol retailers to reduce prices ‘immediately’
2026-06-30
US President Donald Trump has told petrol retailers to bring their prices down immediately and warned of “big problems” aheadContinue Reading
Australian cricketer to play for Portugal
2026-06-30
Former Australia all-rounder Moises Henriques has switched his international allegiance and will represent Portugal in the upcoming T20 World CupContinue Reading
Michael becomes the highest-grossing biopic of all time
2026-06-30
The Jackson family film Michael has become the highest-grossing biopic of all time, despite middling reviews, strong competition and evenContinue Reading
Pillayan remanded until July 13 over Eastern Province murder investigations
2026-06-30
Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, widely known as Pillayan, was ordered into remand custody until July 13 in connection withContinue Reading
Advisory for strong winds : Red alerts issued to15 districts
2026-06-30
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-central, Northwestern provincesContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : USD selling rate drops to Rs. 340
2026-06-30
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (30), comparedContinue Reading
Private bus owners demand annual fare revision from July 1
2026-06-30
The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association says the annual bus fare revision should take effect tomorrow (01) under established policy.Continue Reading
Man arrested with 5 high-powered motorcycles and fake number plates in Hokandara
2026-06-30
A 25‑year‑old resident of Hokandara was arrested on Monday (29) after Police seized five high‑powered motorcycles and two counterfeit numberContinue Reading
Self-exiled Chinese billionaire gets 30 years in US prison for fraud conviction
2026-06-30
A self-exiled billionaire Chinese business tycoon once believed to be among China’s wealthiest men was sentenced on Monday (Jun 29)Continue Reading
Ford rehires human engineers after AI fails to match quality checks
2026-06-30
Ford executives said they have hired 350 veteran engineers, some of them were former employees, while others had been workingContinue Reading
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-06-30
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara EliyaContinue Reading
Trump must pay $5 million after Supreme Court denies his appeal of sexual abuse verdict
2026-06-29
The US Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear President Donald Trump’s appeal against a jury verdict that found himContinue Reading