Court of Appeal halts Yoshitha Rajapaksa trial pending appeal
2026-06-03
A two‑judge bench of the Court of Appeal today issued formal notice on the Attorney General, and the Attorney GeneralContinue Reading
Health Ministry issues gazette to recruit 3,000 student nurses
2026-06-03
The Ministry of Health has issued an extraordinary gazette to recruit 3,000 student nurses, marking the first phase of aContinue Reading
CBSL Rates : Rupee continues to depreciate against the USD
2026-06-03
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (03), compared to Tuesday, with both the buyingContinue Reading
TikTok founder overtakes Ambani as Asia’s Second-Richest Person
2026-06-03
Zhang Yiming, the founder of ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, has overtaken Indian business magnate Mukesh Ambani to become Asia’sContinue Reading
Sri Lanka among 60 economies facing U.S. Tariffs over forced labour imports
2026-06-03
Sri Lanka is among 60 economies targeted by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), which has proposedContinue Reading
UN General Assembly elects Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister as next president
2026-06-03
Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman was elected President of the UN General Assembly’s 81st session on Tuesday after defeating AndreasContinue Reading
Kiriella shooting : Police seize firearm after brawl
2026-06-03
Police have seized a personal firearm after it was discharged into the air during a brawl in the Mudunkotuwa areaContinue Reading
Flights suspended after missile strike on Kuwait Airport
2026-06-03
Air traffic at Kuwait International Airport was suspended and flights diverted to nearby airports after Iranian missiles and drones struckContinue Reading
Travel ban imposed on former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa
2026-06-03
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today ordered an overseas travel ban on former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and two army officersContinue Reading
Deputy Defence Minister chairs Public Day in Trincomalee
2026-06-03
Deputy Minister of Defence Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara co‑chaired a Public Day Programme at the Trincomalee District Secretariat officeContinue Reading
BASL raises concern over reported move to extend Judges’ retirement age
2026-06-03
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed grave concern over reports that the Government is considering a constitutionalContinue Reading
Iran says it targeted US Fifth Fleet headquarters and airbase in response to US attacks
2026-06-03
Iran said it targeted American bases in the region and a vessel near the Strait of Hormuz in response toContinue Reading
Finland hides $23,000 gold bar for tourists to find
2026-06-03
More commonly known as the home of Santa Claus and for its landscapes reminiscent of the magical world of Narnia,Continue Reading
Dollar Rate today: USD selling rate steady at Rs. 337
2026-06-03
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (03), comparedContinue Reading
Eight workers hospitalized after Embilipitiya garment factory fire
2026-06-03
Eight (08) female workers from a garment factory in Embilipitiya were admitted to the hospital this morning after inhaling smokeContinue Reading
EU-backed Eco-Industrial Park program launches in Sri Lanka
2026-06-03
A large-scale capacity-building programme aimed at promoting the Eco-Industrial Park (EIP) concept in Sri Lanka officially commenced in April 2026,Continue Reading
Jaffna Students’ Union condemns Vesak lantern vandalism
2026-06-03
The Management Studies & Commerce Students’ Union (MCSU) of the University of Jaffna has strongly condemned the vandalism of aContinue Reading
Sri Lanka unlocks US$695 million IMF tranche
2026-06-03
Sri Lanka’s Treasury has received a tranche of USD 695 million following the successful completion of the 5th and 6thContinue Reading