Govt denies ‘Hold Elections or Get Blacklisted’ Report on Jay Shah Meeting
2026-06-22
The Government has rejected a newspaper report claiming that the International Cricket Council (ICC) warned Sri Lanka to hold SriContinue Reading
Former USA gymnast Tiana Sumanasekera to represent Sri Lanka
2026-06-22
Sri Lankan-American gymnast Tiana Sumanasekera has officially changed her sporting nationality from the United States to Sri Lanka, opening theContinue Reading
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Announces Resignation
2026-06-22
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that he will step down as Prime Minister and leader of theContinue Reading
UNP raises concerns over expenses in investigation into RW’s UK visit
2026-06-22
The United National Party (UNP) has raised concerns over expenses related to the investigation into former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s UKContinue Reading
CBSL Rates : USD selling rate increases to Rs. 339
2026-06-22
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (22), compared to last Friday, with the sellingContinue Reading
Explosion at Qatar natural gas export terminal injures 54, leaves 18 missing
2026-06-22
An explosion tore through Qatar’s key natural gas export terminal Sunday night as workers tried to resume operations there afterContinue Reading
SC allows hearing of appeal challenging Ananda Wijepala’s MP eligibility
2026-06-22
The Supreme Court has granted permission to proceed with an appeal challenging the eligibility of Public Security Minister Ananda WijepalaContinue Reading
Maadel fishermen launch satyagraha outside Presidential Secretariat
2026-06-22
A group of Maadel (seine) fishers have launched a satyagraha in front of the Presidential Secretariat, demanding clarity on theContinue Reading
South Korea’s ex-Justice Minister gets 25 years jail for role in martial law attempt
2026-06-22
A court sentenced a former South Korean justice minister on Monday (Jun 22) to 25 years in prison for hisContinue Reading
Brent crude prices fall after US-Iran talks conclude in Switzerland
2026-06-22
Brent crude prices slid on Monday after U.S.-Iran talks concluded in Switzerland with Tehran saying it had secured waivers forContinue Reading
Over 1,000 Dengue cases reported in the last 24 Hours
2026-06-22
Sri Lanka has recorded 1,069 dengue patients within the past 24 hours, Acting Director of the National Dengue Control Unit,Continue Reading
Suspect arrested in Kotahena with over Rs. 60 Mn worth of ICE
2026-06-22
The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has arrested a man in the Kotahena area with more than 3 kilos of ‘ICE’Continue Reading
Public warned of scams involving fake PHIs extorting money
2026-06-22
The Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors’ Union has warned the public to be vigilant against individuals posing as public healthContinue Reading
Mahout and assistant killed in elephant attack in Rakwana
2026-06-22
A mahout and his assistant have died after being attacked by an elephant brought for the 78th Poson procession atContinue Reading
Two arrested in Negombo over drug trafficking via online money transactions
2026-06-22
Police in Negombo have arrested two suspects in connection with a drug trafficking operation allegedly run through online money transferContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: USD selling rate steady at Rs. 338
2026-06-22
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (22), comparedContinue Reading
Sevanagala man arrested for selling ‘madana modaka’ targeting schoolchildren
2026-06-22
The Galnewa Police have arrested a 26‑year‑old resident of Sevanagala on suspicion of targeting schoolchildren with cannabis‑mixed madana modaka. AccordingContinue Reading
US Assistant Secretary of State Paul Kapur arrives in Sri Lanka
2026-06-22
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, S. Paul Kapur, arrived in Sri Lanka on Sunday,Continue Reading
