Minister orders inquiry into rescinded circulars at SLBFE
2025-06-20
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, has instructed the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) to launchContinue Reading
Deshabandu Parliamentary inquiry : 28 witnesses testify so far
2025-06-20
A total of 28 witnesses of the prosecution have testified before the Committee of Inquiry probing allegations of gross abuseContinue Reading
Lotteries Board case : Thusitha Halloluwa granted bail
2025-06-20
The Fort Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to former National Lotteries Board Director, Thusitha Halloluwa, over the alleged misuse ofContinue Reading
‘Odyssey Camper’ offers unique Railway stay for tourists
2025-06-20
Sri Lanka Railways is preparing to introduce a new accommodation option near Nanuoya Railway Station with the launch of theContinue Reading
Govt to control crop damage by wild animals
2025-06-20
A Committee comprising government officials and experts has been appointed to seek and implement sustainable solutions to manage and controlContinue Reading
NPP clinches Galle Mayorship with backing from SLPP
2025-06-20
National People’s Power (NPP) councillor Sunil Gamage was elected as the Mayor of the Galle Municipal Council today (20) withContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-06-20
The Sri Lankan Rupee has slightly changed against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (20 June),Continue Reading
Vehicle imports : How much has Customs earned so far?
2025-06-20
Sri Lanka Customs says that vehicle imports alone have generated Rs. 165 billion in revenue since imports resumed earlier thisContinue Reading
COPA uncovers Rs. 1.17 Bn overspending in NCP road projects
2025-06-20
The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) revealed that the North Central Provincial Council spent Rs. 1.17 billion in excess ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka orders to deport large number of Chinese cyber scammers
2025-06-20
The Teldeniya Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the equipment seized from Chinese nationals involved in cybercrimes in Sri Lanka beContinue Reading
Approval to lift certain import restrictions imposed in 2020
2025-06-20
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved two regulations presented under the Import and Export (Control) Act No.Continue Reading
African Swine Fever : Special Gazette issued with guidelines
2025-06-20
A special gazette notification has been issued designating all Divisional Secretariat divisions in Sri Lanka as African Swine Fever-infected orContinue Reading
Stamp duty increased effective from April 2025
2025-06-20
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has granted approval to increase stamp fees. As such, stamp duty will beContinue Reading
Salaries of Sri Lankan workers in Middle East : Govt responds to 10 key questions
2025-06-20
The Government has responded to key questions raised by opposition MP Ravi Karunanayake concerning Sri Lankan migrant workers, including onContinue Reading
Weather today: Several spells of showers
2025-06-20
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 20 JUNE 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 20 June 2025 Several spells of showers will occurContinue Reading
16 billion passwords leaked in largest data breach ever ?
2025-06-20
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered what they are calling the ‘mother of all breaches.’ They discovered a massive collection of 30Continue Reading
German lab confirms toxic water sold as medicine in Rs. 144 Mn scam
2025-06-19
The Attorney General’s Department informed court that a WHO-accredited German laboratory found dangerous bacterial-contaminated water in a stock of HumanContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – June 19
2025-06-19
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading