25 state officials arrested over bribery in first four months of 2026
2026-06-11
Twenty-five (25) government officials were arrested between January and April this year in connection with accepting bribes, the Commission toContinue Reading
67-year-old man arrested over alleged cruelty to pet dogs in Negombo
2026-06-11
Police in Negombo arrested a 67‑year‑old man on Wednesday (10) after reports emerged that he had subjected two dogs inContinue Reading
No Cabinet decision yet on raising judges’ retirement age – Justice Minister
2026-06-11
Minister of Justice Harsha Nanayakkara told Parliament today (11) that official Cabinet approval has not been obtained to extend theContinue Reading
Court rejects Shashi Weerawansa’s appeal over passport case
2026-06-11
The Colombo High Court today (11) rejected the appeal filed by Shashi Weerawansa against the two‑year prison sentence and fineContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: USD selling rate increases to Rs. 337
2026-06-11
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated significantly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (11), comparedContinue Reading
One child dead, another missing after Galle Face sea tragedy
2026-06-11
An 11-year-old boy from Maligawatte, who was hospitalised after being rescued when he was swept away while bathing in theContinue Reading
Canada introduces bill to ban social media for children under 16
2026-06-11
The Canadian government has introduced a new digital safety bill that would ban social media for children under 16, withContinue Reading
Woman killed in Bingiriya; suspect husband later dies in hospital
2026-06-11
A 61‑year‑old woman was murdered in the Padiwela area of the Bingiriya Police Division on Wednesday (10), when her husbandContinue Reading
Sri Lanka may consider seawater purification for drinking amid El Niño threat: DMC
2026-06-11
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has warned that even distributing purified seawater to meet drinking water needs may become necessaryContinue Reading
Kuwait temporarily closes airspace due to Iranian attacks
2026-06-11
Kuwait temporarily closed its airspace early Thursday and diverted flights to alternative airports as a precautionary measure, citing escalating regionalContinue Reading
Police probe fake PHIs extorting money from shop owners
2026-06-11
Police have received complaints against a group allegedly impersonating Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) and demanding money from shop owners toContinue Reading
CBSL briefs MPs on monetary policy and economic developments
2026-06-11
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka on Wednesday (10) conducted a briefing for Members of Parliament on the current monetaryContinue Reading
Rough seas : Advisory issued for Naval and fishing communities
2026-06-11
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for rough seas, warning Naval and fishing communities not to venture intoContinue Reading
Sri Lanka climbs 14 places to 67th in 2026 Global Peace Index
2026-06-11
Sri Lanka has moved up 14 places and is now ranked 67th in the world in the 2026 Global PeaceContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Customs surpasses May revenue target by 16%, five‑month collections up 44%
2026-06-11
Sri Lanka Customs has outperformed its May revenue target, collecting Rs. 217.9 billion against the expected Rs. 187.8 billion, aContinue Reading
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-06-11
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, KandyContinue Reading
US launches new strikes on Iran; Hormuz Strait closed
2026-06-11
The United States has launched fresh military strikes on multiple targets in Iran, with the US Central Command (CENTCOM) describingContinue Reading
FIFA World Cup 2026 : Full group stage schedule in Sri Lanka time
2026-06-11
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will get underway today (June 11) with hosts Mexico taking on South Africa at theContinue Reading
