Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz, cites US-Israel violations
2026-06-20
Iran’s central military command has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all maritime traffic, accusing the UnitedContinue Reading
Three motorcyclists fined for traffic violations during Mullivaikkal event
2026-06-20
Three motorcyclists have been fined by the Mullaitivu Magistrate’s Court after pleading guilty to violating traffic laws while travelling toContinue Reading
Up-close viewing of Dehiwala Zoo lion cubs ends tomorrow
2026-06-20
Visitors have only until Sunday (21) to enjoy the special opportunity to view the two lion cubs born at theContinue Reading
Popping a cocktail of supplements every day might be doing you more harm than good – New survey
2026-06-20
A recent survey by British consumer group Which? found that 76% of respondents regularly take at least one supplement, rangingContinue Reading
Seat belt law for expressways strictly enforced across Sri Lanka from today
2026-06-20
The National Council for Road Safety (NCRS) has announced that the mandatory seat belt regulations for motorists and passengers travellingContinue Reading
Suspect arrested with over 1kg of ‘ICE’ narcotics in Meetiyagoda
2026-06-20
A 32-year-old suspect was arrested in the Iranawila area of Meetiyagoda with more than one kilogram of ‘ICE’ narcotics andContinue Reading
Harsha warns coconut export industry at risk from coconut oil tax
2026-06-20
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has warned that the government’s proposed duty on coconut oil imports could undermine Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
FIFA World Cup : Paraguay’s Almiron becomes first to be sent off for covering mouth
2026-06-20
Miguel Almirón became the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth and speaking during an altercation whenContinue Reading
Dominican national arrested at BIA with over Rs. 376 mn hashish haul
2026-06-20
A 23-year-old Dominican national studying in Toronto, Canada, was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after Sri Lanka Customs officersContinue Reading
Sajith calls for National Plan to revive Sri Lanka’s cinema and arts sector
2026-06-20
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for a national programme to protect and modernise Sri Lanka’s cinema and arts sector,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka, Thailand seek to expand trade and economic cooperation
2026-06-20
Sri Lanka is ready to further expand its longstanding economic, cultural and historical ties with Thailand through greater collaboration inContinue Reading
Tax reforms : Deputy Minister Chathuranga slams Harsha
2026-06-20
Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has defended the government’s tax and economic reform programme, accusing oppositionContinue Reading
Bolivia’s President declares state of emergency over blockade crisis
2026-06-20
Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency Saturday, after weeks of anti-government protests over rising living costs andContinue Reading
Australia detects first case of H5 bird flu
2026-06-20
Australia has detected its first case of the highly contagious H5 strain of bird flu, marking the first time theContinue Reading
Badulla–Nanu Oya train services resume after restoration work
2026-06-20
Train services between Nanu Oya and Badulla resumed Saturday (20) following the completion of restoration work on the upcountry railwayContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Tourism honoured with top award at Let’s Travel Forum in Russia
2026-06-20
Sri Lanka Tourism received international recognition at the 6th Let’s Travel International Tourism Forum (ITF) 2026 held in Moscow, Russia,Continue Reading
Colombo Mayor to attend global urban climate resilience workshop in Kenya
2026-06-20
Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar will visit Nairobi, Kenya, from June 21-24 as part of an official delegation participating inContinue Reading
Sri Lankan parliamentary delegation visits UK Parliament
2026-06-20
A Sri Lankan parliamentary delegation led by Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Chairman and Member of Parliament, Nishantha Samaraweera, participatedContinue Reading