US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship ‘USS Canberra’ arrives in Colombo
2026-06-12
The Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Canberra (LCS 30), belonging to the US Navy, arrived at the Port of ColomboContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines responds after reports of engine lightning strike on Sydney flight
2026-06-12
SriLankan Airlines has issued a statement on an incident involving its Sydney‑bound flight UL606, which departed Colombo early today (12)Continue Reading
Police to take strict action against noisy silencers
2026-06-12
Sri Lanka Police have announced that strict legal measures will be taken against drivers operating vehicles fitted with modified silencersContinue Reading
COPF reviews Treasury’s missing $2.5 million report
2026-06-12
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) convened in Parliament this week (08) to deliberate on the Ministry of Finance’s reportContinue Reading
President sets one‑month deadline for new education policy framework
2026-06-12
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed officials to finalise Sri Lanka’s proposed Education Reform Policy Framework within one month, underscoringContinue Reading
South Korea’s ex-President Yoon gets 30 years over drone operation
2026-06-12
South Korea’s ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for sending military drones into NorthContinue Reading
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma
2026-06-12
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest daughter of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn, died at the age of 47 after nearly four yearsContinue Reading
Easter attacks : Court informed no arrest decision yet on SDIG Waruna Jayasundara
2026-06-12
The Attorney General’s Department today (12) informed the Court of Appeal that no decision has been taken at this stageContinue Reading
Shan Wijeyalal released on bail in corruption case
2026-06-12
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (12) ordered the release on bail of former Southern Province Chief Minister Shan Wijeyalal deContinue Reading
Sri Lanka records 122 drowning deaths so far in 2026
2026-06-12
Sri Lanka has already recorded 122 drowning deaths in 2026, according to Police data. Addressing the media, Police Spokesman F.U.Continue Reading
Local climate change expert warns of El Niño impact on Sri Lanka’s plantations
2026-06-12
Leading expert in climate change and meteorology, Dr. Ranjith Punyawardena, delivered a comprehensive awareness session on the impending El NiñoContinue Reading
West Indies beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in the 1st T20I
2026-06-12
West Indies got off to a winning start in the T20 tournament played in the Caribbean, beating Sri Lanka byContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: USD selling rate further increases to Rs. 341
2026-06-12
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (12), comparedContinue Reading
Trade minister meets China’s Yunnan governor to boost trade and investment
2026-06-12
Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe held a highly productive bilateral discussion with Wang Yubo,Continue Reading
World Environment Day: Five Dehiwala beach access roads formally named
2026-06-12
Five beach access roads in Dehiwala have been formally named as part of a new initiative to accurately identify andContinue Reading
Shanakiyan raises PTA concerns and Hiphop singer’s arrest with EU official in Brussels
2026-06-12
ITAK Parliamentary Group Leader and Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has raised the continued use of Sri Lanka’s Prevention ofContinue Reading
Special envoy Hanif Yusoof engages US business leaders on investment opportunities
2026-06-12
Presidential Special Envoy for Foreign Investment Hanif Yusoof engaged with senior representatives of leading American corporations, business associations, and policyContinue Reading
US experts assist Sri Lanka in developing Parliamentary Budget Office
2026-06-12
A U.S. delegation is in Colombo this week to help strengthen Sri Lanka’s parliamentary capacity for independent budget analysis. AsContinue Reading
