Heavy rains expected in the next 36 hours
2025-06-13
The Department of Meteorology has forecast heavy rains for the next 36 hours, starting from 04.00 pm today. Accordingly, showersContinue Reading
Easter Sunday : Cardinal slams Govt for not fulfilling promises
2025-06-13
Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has raised fresh concerns over the investigation into the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, stating that justice remainsContinue Reading
Parliament to convene for four days next week
2025-06-13
The Parliament of Sri Lanka is scheduled to convene for four days next week, from 17-20 June 2025. According toContinue Reading
NPP establishes power in Panduwasnuwara & Minipe Pradeshiya Sabhas
2025-06-13
The National People’s Power (NPP) today succeeded in establishing power in the Panduwasnuwara and Minipe Pradeshiya Sabhas, in which itContinue Reading
Nearly 180 essential medicines short in supply – GMOA
2025-06-13
Dr. Chamil Wijesinghe of the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) reports that nearly 180 essential medicines are in short supplyContinue Reading
Air India Tragedy: Survivor recounts horror in First Interview
2025-06-13
Recounting the harrowing moments from his hospital bed at Ahmedabad Civil, Ramesh said he felt the aircraft wasn’t gaining altitudeContinue Reading
Air India flight makes emergency landing in Thailand after bomb threat
2025-06-13
An Air India flight from Phuket in Thailand to India’s capital New Delhi received an onboard bomb threat on FridayContinue Reading
CCTV : Bus phone theft caught on camera
2025-06-13
The public has been warned of a group of persons robbing mobile phones from people asleep in buses. Video footageContinue Reading
Which nuclear sites in Iran could Israel potentially target?
2025-06-13
On June 12, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) condemned Iran for being in breach of its non-proliferation obligations forContinue Reading
IMF : Sri Lanka on track for next funding tranche pending review
2025-06-13
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the Sri Lankan Government remains committed to its Economic Reforms Programme objectives, bringing itContinue Reading
National Alliance of Muslim Communities Sri Lanka condemns attack on Iran
2025-06-13
The National Alliance of Muslim Communities of Sri Lanka has condemned Israel’s unprovoked military aggression against the sovereign state ofContinue Reading
SJB-led opposition forms Ududumbara Pradeshiya Sabha
2025-06-13
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) led opposition has secured control of the Ududumbara Pradeshiya Sabha in Kandy. The joint oppositionContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-06-13
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (13 June), compared to Thursday. According to theContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines announces changes to European routes
2025-06-13
SriLankan Airlines has announced changes to its European routes as escalating tensions in the Middle East have resulted in airspaceContinue Reading
President’s German visit : Schedule for day 3
2025-06-13
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is on an official visit to Germany, is scheduled to attend a meeting with representativesContinue Reading
Iran launches about 100 drones towards Israel
2025-06-13
Israel’s military said Iran launched about 100 drones toward Israel on Friday and that it was making an effort toContinue Reading
ITAK forms Jaffna Municipal Council
2025-06-13
The Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) has formed the Jaffna Municipal Council after securing a majority of votes. ITAK GeneralContinue Reading
Health Minister opens Hospital Ward built with Devalaya Donations
2025-06-13
A new ward complex at the Kataragama District Hospital, constructed at a cost of Rs. 33 million using donations fromContinue Reading