Middle East crisis: Explosions heard over Doha
2025-06-23
Explosions were heard over Qatar’s capital, Doha, on Monday, after a Western diplomat said there had been a credible IranianContinue Reading
Qatar shuts down airspace amid Middle East crisis
2025-06-23
Qatar has temporarily closed its airspace after the US and the UK told their citizens in the country to shelterContinue Reading
Dial 119 for Emergencies only : Police warn public against misusing hotline
2025-06-23
The Sri Lanka Police says action has been taken to mitigate the misuse of and false complaints being made throughContinue Reading
What it takes to survive in Sri Lanka : New Poverty Line data revealed
2025-06-23
The Department of Census and Statistics has released the Official Poverty Line figures for April 2025, revealing that an individualContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – June 23
2025-06-23
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Maldivian delegation begin study tour at Sri Lanka’s Presidential Secretariat
2025-06-23
A delegation from the Maldivian President’s Office arrived at Sri Lanka’s Presidential Secretariat today for a study tour scheduled toContinue Reading
New US visa rule: Social Media privacy settings must be set to Public
2025-06-23
The United States has introduced new measures for visa applicants, strengthening its national security-focused vetting process. Effective immediately, individuals applyingContinue Reading
UN Rights Chief Volker Türk arrives in Sri Lanka
2025-06-23
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk arrived in Sri Lanka, marking the first visit by aContinue Reading
UK Govt warns citizens of Sri Lanka’s drug laws
2025-06-23
The British Government has updated its travel advisory to its citizens, warning of the risks of being involved with illegalContinue Reading
TISL challenges the Companies (Amendment) Bill
2025-06-23
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed legal action in the Supreme Court challenging the Bill to amend the CompaniesContinue Reading
SL Army issues clarification on officer retirement procedures
2025-06-23
The Sri Lanka Army has issued a clarification denying allegations circulating on social media regarding administrative decisions and the recentContinue Reading
What to know after US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites
2025-06-23
The United States has entered the Israel-Iran war, with President Donald Trump confirming US forces carried out attacks on threeContinue Reading
Rise in NCPI Overall Rate of Inflation in May 2025
2025-06-23
The Overall Rate of Inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) year-on-year, has increased to 0.6% inContinue Reading
2nd Test squad : Sri Lanka makes 2 changes
2025-06-23
Sri Lanka approves FAO research vessel visit
2025-06-23
Sri Lanka has granted clearance for a Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) research vessel to operate in its waters fromContinue Reading
Middle East crisis : FM update on coordinated efforts for safety of Lankans
2025-06-23
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to closely monitor the rapidly evolving security situation in the Middle East, DeputyContinue Reading
Presidential pardon scandal : Anuradhapura prison official granted bail
2025-06-23
The Superintendent of the Anuradhapura Prison, who was remanded over the unauthorised release of a prisoner under a presidential pardon,Continue Reading
Acting IGP highlights intensified anti-drug operations ahead of awareness day
2025-06-23
Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya says large stocks of narcotics, including heroin, ICE, cocaine, and cannabis, haveContinue Reading