Parliament : Opposition stages walk out over reduced speech time
2025-06-17
Opposition members, led by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, walked out of Parliament today in protest over reduced speaking time forContinue Reading
Neurosurgeon & clerk of Sri Jayawardenapura Hospital arrested
2025-06-17
A specialist neurosurgeon and a clerk attached to the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital have been arrested by the Commission toContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-06-17
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (17 June),Continue Reading
Israel-Iran conflict : Lankans in Lebanon urged to remain vigilant
2025-06-17
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Lebanon has requested Sri Lankan nationals in the country to exercise caution and remain vigilantContinue Reading
G7 leaders support Israel, blame Iran for ‘instability and terror’
2025-06-17
Group of Seven leaders (G7) on Tuesday affirmed unified support for Israel and called for a resolution to the escalatingContinue Reading
Govt eyes boosting rural tourism through regional ties
2025-06-17
The government is working towards a tourism development initiative aimed at promoting tourism at the rural level by strengthening theContinue Reading
Police freeze Rs. 4 Bn in assets tied to drugs & underworld
2025-06-17
The Police Illegal Assets and Intellectual Property Investigation Unit has taken steps to freeze over Rs. 04 billion worth ofContinue Reading
Train services delayed along the coastal line
2025-06-17
Train services along the coastal line have been disrupted today, the Railway Department said. According to the Railway Department, theContinue Reading
Israel, Iran trade attacks; Trump orders Tehran residents to flee
2025-06-17
BBC Updates Blasts are heard in Tehran, shortly after Donald Trump told “everyone” to evacuate Iran’s capital immediately The USContinue Reading
Murder & Van Robbery Suspects Arrested in Seeduwa
2025-06-17
Two suspects linked to a murder and van robbery in Wennappuwa have been arrested, police confirmed. The crime occurred onContinue Reading
Weather : Showers will occur at times in several areas including Galle
2025-06-17
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 17 JUNE 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 17 June 2025 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Biggest Lottery Prize Won : Rs. 474 Million
2025-06-16
The largest-ever lottery prize in Sri Lankan history has been won, according to state television channel ITN. The winning ticketContinue Reading
Air Force to renovate Colombo Central Bus Stand
2025-06-16
The Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, Bimal Rathnayake, along with the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal SampathContinue Reading
WATCH : Rohit Sharma pays heartfelt Tribute to Angelo Mathews
2025-06-16
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has paid tribute to former Sri Lanka Test captain Angelo Mathews, who is set toContinue Reading
Get ready for ads on WhatsApp : Several new features launched
2025-06-16
In a significant shift, Meta has officially launched ads on WhatsApp, marking the platform’s biggest monetization push since its acquisitionContinue Reading
Sri Lanka temporarily Suspends Sending Workers to Israel
2025-06-16
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, announced today (June 16) that Sri Lanka has temporarily suspendedContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – June 16
2025-06-16
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Drunk driver takes two lives at pedestrian crossing
2025-06-16
Two women were reported dead, and two young girls were injured after being hit by an intoxicated motorist at aContinue Reading