Three injured in Thalawathugoda restaurant fire
2026-06-09
Three people have been injured in a fire reported at a restaurant near the Thalawathugoda Junction today (09). According toContinue Reading
Illegal drone imports face crackdown
2026-06-09
Sri Lankan authorities have moved to tighten regulations on drone operations and imports, with mandatory licensing and registration requirements setContinue Reading
Government takes steps to free three major elephant corridors
2026-06-09
The government has announced decisive measures to free three major elephant corridors, Wetahirakanda, Hadapanagala, and Koholankala, for the free movementContinue Reading
Dollar Rate today: USD selling rate increases to Rs. 341
2026-06-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (09), compared toContinue Reading
Sarana Gunawardena sentenced to four years in each of four corruption cases
2026-06-09
The Colombo High Court today (09) sentenced former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena to four years of rigorous imprisonment in eachContinue Reading
Inaugural National Scout Poson Zone to be held in Colombo
2026-06-09
The inaugural National Scout Poson Zone will take place in Colombo on June 28 and 29, coinciding with this year’sContinue Reading
Money Laundering Bill : Speaker says special majority required for key clauses
2026-06-09
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has ruled that the Prevention of Money Laundering Amendment Bill may be passed by a simpleContinue Reading
Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena found guilty of corruption
2026-06-09
The Colombo High Court today (09) ruled that former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena is guilty of corruption charges filed againstContinue Reading
US Federal judge voids Trump’s $100,000 fee requirement for H-1B visas
2026-06-09
A federal judge on Monday voided US President Donald Trump’s requirement of a $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas, rulingContinue Reading
Two people killed in train–three‑wheeler collision
2026-06-09
Two individuals have been reported dead following a three-wheeler-train collision this morning (09), the Police said. According to the Police,Continue Reading
CID nabs suspect in 2018 disappearance of retired Army soldier
2026-06-09
A 47‑year‑old man from Nittambuwa has been arrested in connection with the 2018 abduction and disappearance of a retired ArmyContinue Reading
Suspect arrested over attempt to sell casket made of tusk and sandalwood
2026-06-09
A man was taken into custody in Nittambuwa after wildlife officers intercepted his attempt to sell a casket crafted fromContinue Reading
Rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-06-09
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy andContinue Reading
West Indies announce T20I squad for Sri Lanka series
2026-06-09
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the 15-member squad for the three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka, scheduled forContinue Reading
Signal raises alarm over UK plans to scan devices for explicit content
2026-06-09
Signal, a privacy-focused encrypted messaging platform, has criticised proposed UK measures aimed at protecting children online, warning that the plansContinue Reading
Judgment due today in Sarana Gunawardena corruption cases
2026-06-09
The Colombo High Court is scheduled to deliver judgment today (09) in four corruption cases filed by the Commission toContinue Reading
England captain Ben Stokes investigated over nightclub incident
2026-06-09
England cricket captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson are being investigated by the England and Wales Cricket BoardContinue Reading
Sri Lanka CERT warns of WhatsApp, Telegram scams impersonating senior police officers
2026-06-09
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has warned the public about a growing scam in which fraudsters impersonateContinue Reading