People Won the VAT Battle, Says Harsha de Silva
2026-06-23
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has claimed that public opposition and pressure from lawmakers forced the Government to retain theContinue Reading
Extreme heat grips Europe, 40 drown in France within a week
2026-06-23
Millions of people across Europe were exposed to extreme and exceptional high temperatures on Tuesday, with 40 fatalities from drowningContinue Reading
13 bus drivers, conductors test positive in random drug screening at Navinna
2026-06-23
Thirteen bus drivers and conductors tested positive for drug use during a random screening programme conducted at the Navinna busContinue Reading
Northampton Saints tour to include Special T20 Match against Sri Lanka Cricket Legends
2026-06-23
Sri Lanka has taken another step toward positioning itself as an international sports tourism destination, with the Ministry of YouthContinue Reading
Dengue Operations Room Hotline Open for Public Information & Reporting
2026-06-23
The Government Information Department has announced that the Dengue Operations Room is available to provide information and support related toContinue Reading
Sallay’s family seeks Pope’s intervention over detention, health concerns
2026-06-23
The family of former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Suresh Sallay has appealed to Pope Leo XIV to intervene overContinue Reading
US officially transfers 10 Texas-Built Helicopters to Sri Lanka
2026-06-23
The United States today formally transferred ten American-made TH-57 Sea Ranger (Bell 206) helicopters to the Sri Lanka Air Force,Continue Reading
46-year-old woman critically injured in Wellawa shooting
2026-06-23
A 46-year-old woman was critically injured after being shot at her home in the Wellawa area of Kurunegala on TuesdayContinue Reading
India in talks to sell supersonic BrahMos missile to UAE
2026-06-23
India is in talks with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to sell some of its flagship defence systems, including theContinue Reading
Starbucks Korea stores shut early for history training after ‘Tank Day’ backlash
2026-06-23
Starbucks stores in South Korea will close early next week so employees can receive history instruction after a botched marketingContinue Reading
Cabinet approves special committee to protect Eastern Province lands
2026-06-23
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of a special committee to address illegal land encroachments, unauthorized coastal developmentsContinue Reading
President reviews Yala season paddy purchasing plans
2026-06-23
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Tuesday (23) reviewed preparations for purchasing paddy during the 2026 Yala cultivation season, with a focusContinue Reading
IPL : Major trade between Lucknow & Delhi
2026-06-23
Rishabh Pant is set to return to Delhi Capitals in one of the biggest player trades in IPL history, whileContinue Reading
No Hack: 5,100 Sri Lankan Workers Affected by Israel Remittance Suspension
2026-06-23
The government has rejected claims that funds sent by Sri Lankan workers in Israel were lost due to a hackerContinue Reading
Police Inspector remanded over Rs.1 Mn bribery allegation
2026-06-23
Colombo Additional Magistrate Lahiru Silva today ordered the remand of a Police Inspector until July 3, following his arrest byContinue Reading
Govt not to implement VAT, SSCL threshold cut to Rs. 36Mn from July 1
2026-06-23
Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Nishantha Jayaweera, has announced that the budget proposal to reduce the annual turnover threshold forContinue Reading
Sri Lankan cocopeat firms explore RHP standards in the Netherlands
2026-06-23
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in The Hague facilitated a visit by a delegation of Sri Lankan cocopeat companies toContinue Reading
SC concludes hearing in FR petition against A.H.M. Fowzie over vehicle misuse
2026-06-23
The Supreme Court today concluded hearings on a fundamental rights petition against former Minister A.H.M. Fowzie, accused of violating humanContinue Reading