Today’s News Digest – June 25
2025-06-25
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
NPP establishes power in 02 Kalutara Local Councils
2025-06-25
The National People’s Power (NPP) has established power in the Palindanuwara and Walallawita Pradeshiya Sabhas in the Kalutara District. NPPContinue Reading
Ex-Govt officer jailed 22 years over tree felling permit bribe
2025-06-25
The Colombo High Court today sentenced a former land officer to 22 years of rigorous imprisonment for accepting a Rs.Continue Reading
GCE A/L examination : Important announcement
2025-06-25
The Department of Examinations has announced that the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will be held from 10 NovemberContinue Reading
Residents of the East raise issues with UN Rights Chief
2025-06-25
A peaceful protest was held in Trincomalee today calling on the visiting UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Türk, to addressContinue Reading
SL Parliament delegation in China for workshop
2025-06-25
A Parliamentary delegation from Sri Lanka, led by Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage, has visited ChinaContinue Reading
SJB secures local councils in Vavuniya and Ratnapura
2025-06-25
The opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has established power in the Vengalacheddikulam Pradeshiya Sabha in the Vavuniya District and theContinue Reading
Joint letter to UN Rights Chief calls for accountability in Sri Lanka
2025-06-25
A joint letter by several Tamil political parties to the visiting UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, hasContinue Reading
Bus fares reduced in Sri Lanka
2025-06-25
The National Transport Commission has announced that bus fares will be reduced by 2.5% with effect from July 1. ThisContinue Reading
Court orders to destroy Rs. 10 Mn worth of imported cosmetics
2025-06-25
The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court has ordered the destruction of a stock of imported cosmetics valued at approximately Rs. 10 million,Continue Reading
Starlink pilot project : Deputy Minister gives more details
2025-06-25
Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eranga Weerarathne, says that a pilot project on Starlink, the satellite internet service owned byContinue Reading
Minister cites intel report on attempts to disrupt medical reforms
2025-06-25
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa says an intelligence report has been received regarding some politically involved groups attempting to sabotageContinue Reading
Solar tariff cuts : Court to hear petition in August
2025-06-25
The Court of Appeal has ordered that a petition filed by 17 solar power service providers be taken up forContinue Reading
Mahindananda-backed independent group wins Nawalapitiya UC
2025-06-25
An independent group reportedly backed by convicted former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has secured control of the Nawalapitiya Urban Council, followingContinue Reading
Govt to impose price controls on privately imported drugs
2025-06-25
Deputy Minister of Health Hansaka Wijemuni says price regulations will be introduced in the future for medicines imported through privateContinue Reading
Special Cabinet sub-committee asses Middle East conflict impact
2025-06-25
A special Cabinet sub-committee appointed to assess the potential impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East on SriContinue Reading
New ICC Test batting & bowling rankings issued
2025-06-25
England opener Ben Duckett has reached a career-best eighth position in the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings after his outstandingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to enforce child labour ban, target trafficking
2025-06-25
Sri Lanka will begin strict enforcement of child labour laws starting July 1, 2025, and has approved a new standardizedContinue Reading