Three Sri Lankans among seven arrested in Kuwait drug raids
2026-06-11
Three Sri Lankan nationals are among seven suspects arrested in Kuwait during separate drug‑related operations, according to a report byContinue Reading
Emirates to offer insurance to tempt passengers back to Dubai
2026-06-11
Emirates is preparing to introduce insurance guarantees to reassure travellers and revive Dubai’s tourism sector, which has been hit hardContinue Reading
Govt pledges support for student injured in Bandarawela school lab accident
2026-06-11
Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake today (11) told Parliament that the Treasury could provide financial assistance for a studentContinue Reading
Court of Appeal postpones hearing on Suresh Sallay writ petition over PTA detention order
2026-06-11
The Court of Appeal has postponed until July 10 consideration of further submissions in a writ petition filed by formerContinue Reading
SriLankan expands passenger connectivity across Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka
2026-06-11
SriLankan Airlines has announced strategic partnerships with Saudi Arabia’s national carrier Saudia (SV) and low‑cost airline Flynas (XY), expanding itsContinue Reading
Sajith questions basis for increasing judges’ retirement age without filling vacancies
2026-06-11
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has requested a clarification from the Government regarding the proposal to raise the retirement age ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Women’s U19 squad named for India tour
2026-06-11
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a 15-member Sri Lanka Women’s U19 squad for the upcoming Tour of India. AccordingContinue Reading
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