Sri Lanka launches Triple Elimination programme at maternity clinics
2026-06-01
The Ministry of Health announced today that Sri Lanka has commenced its Triple Elimination programme across all maternity clinics, markingContinue Reading
U.S. bombs Iranian military sites, Kuwait hit by drone and missile fire
2026-06-01
The United States bombed Iranian radar and drone control sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American MQ-1 PredatorContinue Reading
Police to file maximum criminal charges against drunk driver in Meegoda tragedy
2026-06-01
Sri Lanka Police announced today that the driver involved in last night’s fatal accident in Meegoda will face the maximumContinue Reading
CBSL Rates : Rupee depreciates against the USD
2026-06-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (01), compared to last Friday, with both theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka closely following local Meningitis outbreak, keeps watch on Ebola : Health Minister
2026-06-01
Sri Lanka’s health authorities have turned their attention to the Ebola virus spreading globally and the meningitis cases reported locally,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka to declare five more forests as reserves
2026-06-01
Five forests in ecologically sensitive zones are scheduled to be declared as reserves on June 5, raising Sri Lanka’s totalContinue Reading
Fuel QR system to be strictly implemented in the future – Govt
2026-06-01
Sri Lanka’s fuel QR system will be enforced more rigorously in the coming months to curb rising consumption and easeContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to launch Model Cities under Clean Sri Lanka initiative
2026-06-01
Sri Lanka is set to establish a new network of Model Cities under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative, with plansContinue Reading
Jaffna Bar Association raises concerns over transfer of High Court Judge
2026-06-01
The Jaffna Bar Association has raised serious concerns over the sudden transfer of High Court Judge of Jaffna, A.G. Alexraja,Continue Reading
Teen Lankan refugee killed in India after bar altercation
2026-06-01
An 18-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil refugee was killed after a bar brawl escalated into a fatal hit-and-run in Chennai’s KoyambeduContinue Reading
Dollar Rate today: USD selling rate increases slightly in banks
2026-06-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (01), compared toContinue Reading
Mano calls for COPF probe into alleged diversion of election funds
2026-06-01
Leader of the Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA), MP Mano Ganesan, has requested the Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) toContinue Reading
Monk arrested over sexual abuse of a 15-year-old girl
2026-06-01
A 25‑year‑old monk, serving at a temple in Bahirawakanda, has been arrested by the Kandy Police in connection with theContinue Reading
Suspects involved in the robbery of a taxi driver arrested
2026-06-01
Two 24‑year‑old residents of Gothami Road, Borella, have been arrested in connection with the robbery of a taxi driver inContinue Reading
Trincomalee Port handles three vessels at once for the first time
2026-06-01
For the first time in the history of the Trincomalee Port, three vessels were engaged in operations at the AshroffContinue Reading
New GPS tracking feature introduced for Metro buses
2026-06-01
Passengers can now monitor the real‑time locations and arrival times of Metro buses through the LMT GO mobile application, DeputyContinue Reading
Moulavi arrested for the sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl
2026-06-01
A 21‑year‑old Moulavi residing in Eragama has been arrested in connection with the serious sexual abuse of a 14‑year‑old girl,Continue Reading
Rain expected across several provinces today
2026-06-01
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and NuwaraContinue Reading