Sangeeth Wijesuriya’s USD 23M claim: Deputy finance minister denies involvement
2026-06-16
Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando has refuted social media reports claiming that he rejected a proposed USD 23 millionContinue Reading
38-year-old Dubai resident dies while playing cricket
2026-06-16
Hundreds of community members, relatives and friends gathered at Al Qusais Cemetery after Asr prayers on Monday to bid farewellContinue Reading
Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Tharanga to compete at Ostrava Golden Spike tonight
2026-06-16
Sri Lanka’s javelin throw champion Rumesh Tharanga is set to compete at the prestigious Ostrava Golden Spike athletics meet inContinue Reading
SLC introduces accreditation system for Player Managers
2026-06-16
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has called for applications from individuals and business entities seeking accreditation as Player Managers, introducing aContinue Reading
More than half get news from social media, report finds
2026-06-16
More people around the world now turn to social media and video platforms for news than traditional media outlets, accordingContinue Reading
PM Harini calls for long-term programme to tackle dengue
2026-06-16
A long-term programme should be formulated to minimize the spread of the dengue epidemic, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said todayContinue Reading
Vishen Halambage’s Instagram missing after Wave of Abuse from Indian Trolls
2026-06-16
Sri Lanka A cricketer Vishen Halambage’s Instagram account has reportedly been blocked after the young player became the target ofContinue Reading
Court of Appeal concludes hearing of Yoshitha Rajapaksa petition; ruling on July 3
2026-06-16
The Court of Appeal has concluded hearings on a petition filed by Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Rugby to face disciplinary action over visa failure – Sports Minister
2026-06-16
Minister of Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage has announced that disciplinary action will be taken against the Sri Lanka Rugby FederationContinue Reading
Coal Commission inspects Norochcholai Power Plant
2026-06-16
The Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate alleged irregularities in coal imports from 2009 to the present, visited theContinue Reading
Iran World Cup team coach says it was ordered out of U.S. right after first match
2026-06-16
The coach of Iran’s World Cup team said it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its trainingContinue Reading
Gotabaya Rajapaksa files petition to block arrest under PTA over Easter Sunday probe
2026-06-16
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has filed a petition before the Court of Appeal seeking an order preventing his arrest underContinue Reading
6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia
2026-06-16
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook part of Indonesia’s Sulawesi island Tuesday and was followed by strong aftershocks. The initial tremorContinue Reading
Digital Economy Ministry, SEC host awareness forum on regulating virtual assets
2026-06-16
In a move to strengthen Sri Lanka’s regulatory approach to virtual assets, the Ministry of Digital Economy, together with theContinue Reading
India blocks Telegram messaging app until June 22, government says
2026-06-16
India has blocked the Telegram messaging app until June 22, saying the platform has been used to “defraud candidates” takingContinue Reading
Iran’s FM says negotiations with U.S. on final deal to be held after signing of MoU
2026-06-16
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Monday the first round of negotiations on a final agreement between IranContinue Reading
Chemmani mass grave: remains of 10 more bodies uncovered, total rises to 351
2026-06-16
Excavations at the Chemmani Sittupattu cemetery site yesterday (15) uncovered skeletal remains of another 10 human bodies, raising the totalContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: USD selling rate increases to Rs. 338
2026-06-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (16), compared toContinue Reading