Assistance from President’s Fund sought to reward police officer killed in Weligama shootout – Acting IGP

18 Jun 2025

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A sum of Rs. 2.5 million has been requested from the President’s Fund to provide a reward for the police officer who died during the W15 Hotel shootout in Weligama, Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Wijesuriya

Air India crash “It’s a freak incident, as the Dreamliner is generally considered a reliable aircraft” - fmr. UL pilot

18 Jun 2025

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Days after the crash of an Air India flight, former SriLankan Airlines pilot Captain Sri Segaram said that those concerned can speculate on the possible reasons at this hour but the flight data recorder (FDR) and the cockpit voice

UNP’s CMC member assaulted by NPP supporters

18 Jun 2025

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UNP’s Colombo Municipal Councillor Sandamali Uluwitage has been hospitalized following an alleged assault by a group of National People’s Power (NPP) supporters on Monday night. Speaking to the media, Uluwitage said the

Billie Jean Cup – Asia Oceania Group 3 Winning start for Sri Lanka girls

18 Jun 2025

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The first day’s proceedings of the Billie Jean Cup – Asia Oceania Group 3 tournament saw Sri Lanka girls begin their campaign on a winning note with a 3-0 win against Qatar at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo

Tanks and reservoirs filled to capacity

18 Jun 2025

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Continual heavy rain experienced in the Central hills has resulted in the rise to capacity in the Maussakele and Castlereigh reservoirs.

Patients charged up to Rs. 250,000 for hospital-supplied item worth Rs. 17,500 - Bribery Commission

18 Jun 2025

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Patients were forced to pay between Rs. 120,000 and Rs. 250,000 for a medical item labelled EVD, used in surgeries at a government hospital in 2022 that had been officially procured and supplied to a government hospital at just Rs.

Small cars banned, only sedans allowed for airport pickups: App-based taxi services say

18 Jun 2025

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App-based taxi services at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) claimed that they are facing huge issues after airport authorities suddenly decided to limit the types of vehicles allowed inside the airport.

June National Ranking Tournament 2025 Danushan takes early lead

18 Jun 2025

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Young Kumar Danushan produced top class performance at the June Ranking Championship carding a brilliant 4-under-par 67 to take the lead after day one at the Royal Colombo Golf Club yesterday.

Gateway U14 netballers retain TISSL Championship

18 Jun 2025

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Gateway College’s Under-14 netball team successfully defended their title at the TISSL Netball Tournament at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, with an inspiring display of teamwork, strategy, and determination.

Shortage of critical drugs leaves thousands in quandary

18 Jun 2025

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Sri Lanka is grappling with a shortage of several medicines, including cancer drugs, insulin, and oral rehydration salts like Jeevani affecting both government hospitals and pharmacies. A wide range of crucial drugs including those used

Sri Lanka – Bangladesh 1st Test Centurions Shanto, Rahim run riot in Galle

18 Jun 2025

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Tons by skipper Najmil Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim saw Bangladesh recover after a shaky start on day one in the first Test match against Sri Lanka played at the Galle International Stadium.

NPP clinches Dehiowita PS chairmanship after 17–17 deadlock

17 Jun 2025

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The National People’s Power (NPP) secured another key local government win after a 17–17 tie in the Dehiowita Pradeshiya Sabha chairman vote was resolved through a draw of lots.

Sri Lanka temporarily halts sending workers to Israel

17 Jun 2025

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The Sri Lankan government has temporarily suspended sending workers to Israel due to the current security situation in the region, following an announcement by Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA).

NPP reaches understanding with CWC to form local administration in Nuwara-Eliya

17 Jun 2025

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The ruling National People’s Power ( NPP) and the Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) have reached an understanding to form the local administration in the Nuwara- Eliya district in places where no single party has a clear majority.

Govt. defends WP Commissioner over Colombo mayor vote

17 Jun 2025

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The government has refuted allegations that Western Province Local Government Commissioner Sarangika Jayasundara acted arbitrarily during the election of the Colombo Mayor.

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Government approves concrete debris recycling project

17 Jun 2025

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The government has granted approval to implement a Concrete Debris Recycling Project aimed at recycling concrete and building waste, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Cabinet nod to scrap special benefits for former Presidents and MPs

17 Jun 2025

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The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to cancel special privileges given to former Presidents and to stop the pension scheme for Members of Parliament after their term of five years.

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Cabinet approves draft bill to investigate aircraft accidents in Sri Lanka

17 Jun 2025

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Cabinet approval has been granted to prepare a draft bill to formally investigate airline crashes and related incidents occurring within Sri Lanka’s territory, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

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Special fixed deposit scheme for senior citizens

17 Jun 2025

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The government has decided to introduce a special fixed deposit scheme for senior citizens, as proposed in the 2025 budget, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Former Deputy GM of Land Reclamation Corp arrested

17 Jun 2025

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The former Deputy General Manager of the Sri Lanka Land Reclamation & Development Corporation (SLLRDC) Sujith Priyantha Muthumala has been arrested by the Bribery Commission.