Royal emerge unbeaten champions in U-20 All Island Hockey; Stefan, Savain excel

Royal College, Colombo, emerged unbeaten champions in the All Island Under-20 Hockey tournament, beating defending champions St. Thomas College, Matale in a nail-biting sudden death penalty strokes held at Rajarata University Ground, Mihintale on Wednesday (May 27).

Bangladesh cricketer Nayeem Hasan alleges police harassment in Chattogram

Bangladesh Test off-spinner Nayeem Hasan has alleged that he was harassed and assaulted by members of a law enforcement agency in his hometown of Chattogram on Saturday night, with local police authorities promising a full investigation into the incident.

No visas, Rugby players damned

Parliament questions lethargy of Sri Lanka Rugby and Sports Minister as team is held back from Korean contest

Former MPs urge rule of law in Suresh Saleh case

A group of former Members of Parliament has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urging the government to uphold the rule of law amid growing controversy over the treatment of former State Intelligence Service Director General Major General (Retired) Suresh Saleh, who is currently in police custody.

Sri Lanka’s Nazri Nizar elected to YPO global board in historic first

For the first time in the 76-year history of the Young Presidents’ Organisation (YPO), a Sri Lankan has been elected to its global board, with business leader Nazri Nizar securing a position on the governing body of one of the world’s most influential leadership organisations.

Train derails in Rambukkana

A train operating in the Rambukkana area derailed while in service today, according to the Railway Department of Sri Lanka.

Vesak festival held at White House in conjunction with international Vesak 2026

A Vesak Festival was held at the White House, the official residence of the President of the United States, in conjunction with the 2026 International Vesak Festival, bringing together Buddhist clergy and devotees from diverse traditions.

Fishermen warned against venturing into Northern waters

The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for rough sea conditions and strong winds around the island over the next 24 hours, urging naval and fishing communities to exercise extreme caution.

Govt tightens controls on plastic imports

The government is set to strengthen legal and operational mechanisms to curb the importation of plastics and prevent the entry of clinical waste into Sri Lanka, following a high-level discussion between the Ministry of Environment and the Sri Lanka Customs Department aimed at enhancing environmental security and biosecurity.

Prime Minister assures action to protect indigenous land

Prime Minister has assured swift action to address issues affecting Sri Lanka’s indigenous Vedda community, including safeguarding their traditional land rights, following a meeting with indigenous leader at Parliament yesterday (12).

SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire

Few business leaders have been as deeply embedded in popular culture as Elon Musk, the ambitious entrepreneur who has become a central figure in internet culture and amassed a fortune that has ​made him the world’s first trillionaire.

Family discovers wrong body after taking it home for burial

The misidentification of two bodies at the Monaragala General Hospital resulted in considerable inconvenience to relatives.

Deal to end fighting would lead to Hormuz reopening, Iran says

A deal with the US to end fighting in Iran is close and includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Foreign Minister has said

Song, dance and protests at World Cup

The 2026 World Cup began in Mexico City with an opening ceremony filled with colour, dancing and a performance by global music star Shakira.

Sri Lanka among countries to benefit from ADB’s US $ 4bn crisis package

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a US $ 4 billion financing package to help the countries cope with the economic fallout from the ongoing West Asia conflict, with Sri Lanka among 15 governments that have formally requested support.

CMTA warns of another Rs.40bn revenue leak from used vehicle tax break

Sri Lanka risks losing another Rs.40 billion in tax revenue this year, unless the authorities urgently scrap a long-contested concession granted on the used vehicle imports, according to the Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA), which argued the measure is creating an unjustifiable advantage for the importers while depriving the Treasury of the much-needed funds.

Sri Lanka and India discuss labour law reform and knowledge sharing at ILC

On June 10, 2026, Labour Minister and Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando held a bilateral meeting with India’s Labour and Employment State Minister Shobha Karandlaje, on the sidelines of the International Labour Conference (ILC).

Elon Musk Becomes the World’s First Trillionaire. What Does $1 Trillion Mean in Sri Lankan Rupees?

The SpaceX IPO pushes Musk past $1 trillion this month. Here is what that number actually looks like for Sri Lanka.

CSE surges as peace deal optimism sparks broad-based rally

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) staged a strong recovery on Friday, with both benchmark indices posting significant gains as investor sentiment improved sharply following positive developments surrounding geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Empty seats at World Cup match renews concerns over ticket prices

FIFA reported an attendance of 44,985 for Thursday’s World Cup ​match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in ‌Guadalajara, but swathes of empty seats around the stadium renewed concerns over ticket pricing and demand for the expanded tournament.

Online Safety Bill to be repealed this month

Parliament is to take up the debate on the Online Safety (Repeal) Bill on June 23 as per the decision made by the party leaders, the office of the Leader of the House said.

Facebook and Instagram down for millions as users report issues

Facebook and several other Meta-owned platforms appear to have gone down worldwide, leaving millions of users unable to access their accounts.

U.S.-Iran peace memorandum could be signed on Sunday in Geneva, source says

A memorandum between the United States and Iran to halt the war in ​the Gulf could be signed as soon as Sunday, a Western source told Reuters on Friday, with Geneva emerging as the likeliest venue.

Port City Colombo pitches Sri Lanka as South Asia gateway at high-level Dubai investment forum

Sri Lanka stepped up efforts to attract Gulf investment this week as nearly 200 senior business and diplomatic leaders gathered in Dubai for a high-level forum positioning Port City Colombo as a gateway to South Asia.

Sri Lanka among countries to benefit from ADB’s $4Bn crisis package

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a $4 billion financing package to help countries cope with the economic fallout from the ongoing West Asia conflict, with Sri Lanka among 15 governments that have formally requested support.

FIFA to support construction of international football stadium in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is set to receive FIFA support for the construction of a new international football stadium in Negombo, a move expected to strengthen the country’s sports tourism sector and football infrastructure, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath said yesterday.

Kane Williamson retires from international cricket

New Zealand’s most prolific all-format run-scorer and widely regarded as one of the country’s greatest-ever batters, Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.

Committee appointed to oversee SriLankan Airlines restructuring

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of a high-level committee to carry out a strategic review and restructuring of SriLankan Airlines, aiming to establish a more financially sustainable and commercially efficient national carrier.

Attorney General withdraws move to call judge as witness

The Attorney General gave an undertaking before the Court of Appeal that an Awissawella High Court judge would not be called as a witness before the Colombo High Court in relation to judicial decisions made in the course of his official duties.

Colombo declared high-risk as special dengue control week announced

A special dengue control week will be launched across the Colombo District from June 15 to 21 amid concerns over the rapid spread of the disease, with health authorities identifying Colombo as a high-risk district.