Vice Admiral Damian Fernando appointed 27th Navy Commander
2026-06-30
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has promoted Rear Admiral Damian Fernando to the rank of Vice Admiral and appointed him asContinue Reading
Colombo inflation increases to 6.8% in June 2026
2026-06-30
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has increasedContinue Reading
Kalubowila Teaching Hospital opens new Cath Lab and advanced treatment units
2026-06-30
The Kalubowila Teaching Hospital today (30) unveiled a newly established Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab), Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA Unit),Continue Reading
Five arrested for assaulting police officers on duty in Veyangoda
2026-06-30
Five suspects have been arrested for allegedly obstructing police officers and assaulting them while they were on traffic duty duringContinue Reading
Sniper rifle, ammunition recovered from Ampara reserve
2026-06-30
A sniper rifle, a magazine and seven rounds of ammunition have been recovered by the Police Special Task Force (STF)Continue Reading
Navy Commander Kanchana Banagoda promoted to Admiral
2026-06-30
Navy Commander Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda has been promoted to the rank of Admiral, marking a significant milestone in hisContinue Reading
British-Sri Lankan engineer gains spotlight after Mercedes’ Austrian GP win
2026-06-30
A British‑Sri Lankan engineer has become an unexpected face of celebration after Mercedes’ triumph at the Austrian Grand Prix, liftingContinue Reading
University lecturers warn of withdrawal of services over Grade One admission circular
2026-06-30
The Federation of University Teachers’ Association (FUTA) has warned that university lecturers may reconsider their continued services to the educationContinue Reading
Sri Lanka launches first national guidelines on Business and Human Rights
2026-06-30
Sri Lanka’s Human Rights Commission (HRCSL) recently (18) launched the country’s first national Guidelines and Recommendations on Business and HumanContinue Reading
Owner of popular Kottu restaurant chain released on bail after court appearance
2026-06-30
The owner of a popular Kottu restaurant chain in Sri Lanka, who was arrested earlier today (30), has been releasedContinue Reading
Former NLB chairman arrested in bribery probe linked to Ravi Karunanayake
2026-06-30
Former National Lotteries Board (NLB) Chairman Shyamila Perera has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery orContinue Reading
Popular Kottu restaurant chain owner arrested over assault on employee
2026-06-30
The owner of a popular Kottu restaurant chain in Sri Lanka has been arrested in connection with the alleged assaultContinue Reading
Presidential Commission on coal transactions to begin evidence recording tomorrow
2026-06-30
The Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate coal transactions will commence recording evidence tomorrow (July 1). According to theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s dengue cases surpass 54,000
2026-06-30
Sri Lanka’s dengue patient count has crossed the 54,000 mark as the outbreak worsens under prevailing rainy weather conditions, theContinue Reading
Bribery Commission extends asset declaration deadline by one week
2026-06-30
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption today announced a one‑week extension for individuals unable to submit theirContinue Reading
Sri Lankan cross-party MPs tour UK parliament for cooperation programme
2026-06-30
A cross‑party delegation from the Parliament of Sri Lanka visited the UK Parliament earlier this month as part of aContinue Reading
Philippines leads the world in rush to solar as power prices soar
2026-06-30
People in the Philippines are increasingly installing rooftop solar panels to cut soaring electricity bills, making the country the world’sContinue Reading
Malini Fonseka’s family condemns ‘Rajiniye’ film production, alleges lack of transparency
2026-06-30
The family of late veteran actress Malini Fonseka has issued a strongly worded statement accusing the makers of the upcomingContinue Reading