Sri Lanka Rugby to face disciplinary action over visa failure – Sports Minister
2026-06-16
Minister of Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage has announced that disciplinary action will be taken against the Sri Lanka Rugby FederationContinue Reading
Coal Commission inspects Norochcholai Power Plant
2026-06-16
The Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate alleged irregularities in coal imports from 2009 to the present, visited theContinue Reading
Iran World Cup team coach says it was ordered out of U.S. right after first match
2026-06-16
The coach of Iran’s World Cup team said it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its trainingContinue Reading
Gotabaya Rajapaksa files petition to block arrest under PTA over Easter Sunday probe
2026-06-16
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has filed a petition before the Court of Appeal seeking an order preventing his arrest underContinue Reading
6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia
2026-06-16
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook part of Indonesia’s Sulawesi island Tuesday and was followed by strong aftershocks. The initial tremorContinue Reading
Digital Economy Ministry, SEC host awareness forum on regulating virtual assets
2026-06-16
In a move to strengthen Sri Lanka’s regulatory approach to virtual assets, the Ministry of Digital Economy, together with theContinue Reading
India blocks Telegram messaging app until June 22, government says
2026-06-16
India has blocked the Telegram messaging app until June 22, saying the platform has been used to “defraud candidates” takingContinue Reading
Iran’s FM says negotiations with U.S. on final deal to be held after signing of MoU
2026-06-16
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Monday the first round of negotiations on a final agreement between IranContinue Reading
Chemmani mass grave: remains of 10 more bodies uncovered, total rises to 351
2026-06-16
Excavations at the Chemmani Sittupattu cemetery site yesterday (15) uncovered skeletal remains of another 10 human bodies, raising the totalContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: USD selling rate increases to Rs. 338
2026-06-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (16), compared toContinue Reading
Aviation Minister reviews BIA expansion plans to boost capacity
2026-06-16
Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilake has reviewed ongoing and proposed development projects at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA),Continue Reading
HRCSL probes alleged torture of Suresh Sallay in CID custody
2026-06-16
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) says statements will be obtained today (16) from officials of the CriminalContinue Reading
UK teacher found guilty of murder and sexual abuse of adopted baby
2026-06-16
A secondary school teacher in the UK has been found guilty of the murder and sexual abuse of a 13-month-oldContinue Reading
CPA warns against reported move to extend judges’ retirement age
2026-06-16
The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has voiced deep concern over reports that the NPP Government is considering a constitutionalContinue Reading
Fuel subsidy ends in June, future action depends on situation: Deputy Finance Minister
2026-06-16
The three‑month fuel concession plan introduced by the government will conclude at the end of June, with a fresh decisionContinue Reading
Rain expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-06-16
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy andContinue Reading
US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes shortly after takeoff in California
2026-06-16
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber reportedly crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Southern CaliforniaContinue Reading
Meta announces several new features for Facebook
2026-06-16
Meta has announced a range of new artificial intelligence-powered features for Facebook, aimed at helping users find information, create content,Continue Reading
