Parliament approves extension of State of Public Emergency
2026-06-09
Parliament today approved the extension of the State of Public Emergency by a majority of 128 votes. A total ofContinue Reading
Hayleys PLC secures court order against Wimal Weerawansa
2026-06-09
The District Court of Kaduwela today (09) issued an enjoining order against former MP Wimal Weerawansa, following an application filedContinue Reading
31% inspected schools show dengue breeding risks: Health Ministry
2026-06-09
Sri Lanka’s three‑day national dengue mosquito eradication programme continued across 72 Medical Officer of Health divisions in 14 districts forContinue Reading
Public urged to report bribery demands by inquirers into sudden deaths
2026-06-09
The Ministry of Justice has urged the public to immediately report any instances where Inquirers into Sudden Deaths (ISDs) demandContinue Reading
Tourism revenue not declining, but data now more accurate – Vijitha Herath
2026-06-09
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism Vijitha Herath told Parliament today (09) that Sri Lanka’s tourism revenues have not declined,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Food Policy Committee focuses on El Niño preparedness
2026-06-09
Sri Lanka’s Food Policy and Security Committee has turned its focus to preparing for the potential impacts of the globalContinue Reading
Online system introduced for concessionary railway season tickets for Govt officials
2026-06-09
Sri Lanka has launched a new online system to issue concessionary railway season tickets for government officials, marking another stepContinue Reading
CoPF endorses Finance amendment bill, approves telecom tax relief for new towers
2026-06-09
The proposed Finance (Amendment) Bill to amend the Finance Act No. 35 of 2018 has been approved by the CommitteeContinue Reading
Sri Lanka emerging as a new base for Asia’s scam networks – Bloomberg
2026-06-09
The crackdown on scam compounds in Cambodia is leading some gangs to relocate to beach resorts and office buildings inContinue Reading
UNP condemns government over Sallay’s custody conditions
2026-06-09
The United National Party (UNP) has strongly condemned what it described as the inhumane treatment of former State Intelligence ChiefContinue Reading
CID names Gammanpila, Weerawansa, Dilith in alleged Easter probe obstruction
2026-06-09
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court was yesterday (08) informed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) that a group of politicians areContinue Reading
Govt MP threatens to take media report before Privileges Committee
2026-06-09
An article published by BBC Sinhala has triggered a response from NPP MP Lakmali Hemachandra, who says she will raiseContinue Reading
Trump says Israel-Iran deal is close, Strait of Hormuz to reopen soon
2026-06-09
US President Donald Trump has said a deal between Israel and Iran is close, claiming both sides could stop attacksContinue Reading
Thalawathugoda fire : Three people succumb to injuries
2026-06-09
Three individuals who were injured in a fire that broke out in a restaurant at Thalawathugoda Junction today, have succumbedContinue Reading
Global travel magazine ‘Time Out’ unveils best cities for food in 2026
2026-06-09
Global travel magazine, Time Out, has unveiled its latest ranking of the world’s best food cities, with Lima, Peru, claimingContinue Reading
Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena sentenced to 16 years in prison
2026-06-09
Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena was today sentenced to a total of 16 years of rigorous imprisonment after being foundContinue Reading
CBSL Rates : USD selling rate increases to Rs. 342
2026-06-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (09), compared to Monday, with the selling rateContinue Reading
Apple lays out AI plans with a brand new version of Siri
2026-06-09
Apple on Monday announced an all-new version of Siri during its Worldwide Developers Conference, a move that could bring itsContinue Reading