Parate Law : Business community urges President’s intervention
2025-06-24
The National Construction Association of Sri Lanka (NCASL) has called on the President to extend the suspension of the ParateContinue Reading
“Ishara Sewwandi has not fled Sri Lanka” – Security Minister
2025-06-24
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says Ishara Sewwandi, the female suspect wanted over the murder of underworld kingpin GanemullaContinue Reading
Doctor in trouble over Fake Medical Certificate for Johnston Fernando
2025-06-24
The Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) has launched an investigation into a doctor accused of issuing a fraudulent medical certificateContinue Reading
Ceasefire status unclear : Israel reports continued missiles from Iran
2025-06-24
Israel warned its public to take shelter after detecting missile launches from Iran early Tuesday. The launches came after 4Continue Reading
Qatar Airways confirms resumption of flights as airspace reopens
2025-06-24
Issuing a statement in the early hours of Tuesday (June 24, 2025), Qatar Airways has announced the reinstatement of flightsContinue Reading
Weather forecast for today : Several spells of showers
2025-06-24
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 24 JUNE 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 June 2025 Several spells of showers will occurContinue Reading
US President Trump says Israel & Iran agreed to ceasefire
2025-06-24
US President Donald Trump announces on social media that Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire. Earlier, Iran saidContinue Reading
5 SriLankan Flights Diverted : SL Airports on standby
2025-06-23
SriLankan Airlines diverted five international flights to alternate airports in Muscat, Riyadh, and Dubai due to ongoing tensions and airspaceContinue Reading
Iran attack on Qatar US base : 7 key updates from AlJazeera
2025-06-23
What AlJazeera reported about Iranian attack on US base in Qatar Iran had pledged to attack the US bases andContinue Reading
Middle East crisis: Explosions heard over Doha
2025-06-23
Explosions were heard over Qatar’s capital, Doha, on Monday, after a Western diplomat said there had been a credible IranianContinue Reading
Qatar shuts down airspace amid Middle East crisis
2025-06-23
Qatar has temporarily closed its airspace after the US and the UK told their citizens in the country to shelterContinue Reading
Dial 119 for Emergencies only : Police warn public against misusing hotline
2025-06-23
The Sri Lanka Police says action has been taken to mitigate the misuse of and false complaints being made throughContinue Reading
What it takes to survive in Sri Lanka : New Poverty Line data revealed
2025-06-23
The Department of Census and Statistics has released the Official Poverty Line figures for April 2025, revealing that an individualContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – June 23
2025-06-23
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Maldivian delegation begin study tour at Sri Lanka’s Presidential Secretariat
2025-06-23
A delegation from the Maldivian President’s Office arrived at Sri Lanka’s Presidential Secretariat today for a study tour scheduled toContinue Reading
New US visa rule: Social Media privacy settings must be set to Public
2025-06-23
The United States has introduced new measures for visa applicants, strengthening its national security-focused vetting process. Effective immediately, individuals applyingContinue Reading
UN Rights Chief Volker Türk arrives in Sri Lanka
2025-06-23
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk arrived in Sri Lanka, marking the first visit by aContinue Reading
UK Govt warns citizens of Sri Lanka’s drug laws
2025-06-23
The British Government has updated its travel advisory to its citizens, warning of the risks of being involved with illegalContinue Reading