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
Sri Lanka explores AI data centres to serve regional demand: Deputy Minister
2026-06-10
Sri Lanka is exploring the establishment of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres aimed at meeting both domestic and regional demand,Continue Reading
ID Department warns of fake digital ID registration scam
2026-06-10
The Department for Registration of Persons has warned the public against fraudulent individuals misusing the department’s name to obtain personalContinue Reading
SDIG Waruna Jayasundara files writ petition to prevent arrest in Easter Sunday probe
2026-06-10
Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) Waruna Jayasundara has filed a writ petition in the Court of Appeal seeking an orderContinue Reading
New Sri Lanka-based cargo airline WEAIR launched in Colombo
2026-06-10
A new Sri Lanka-based cargo airline, WEAIR, has officially commenced operations with financial and strategic backing from Luxembourg-based investment firmContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s wild elephant population rises to 7,451, survey finds
2026-06-10
Sri Lanka’s wild elephant population has increased to an estimated 7,451 animals, according to the latest nationwide elephant survey conductedContinue Reading
Central Bank warns public over plantation investment scams
2026-06-10
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has warned the public to be cautious of plantation investment schemes that promiseContinue Reading