’’Get your facts right’’ – Namal tells President on FDI figures

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to provide a clear and accurate breakdown of the foreign direct investments (FDIs) received and those still pending, accusing the government of creating confusion over the actual figures.

Mid-air tragedy: Passenger suffers cardiac arrest, dies onboard Colombo-Chennai flight

A 45-year-old passenger travelling from Colombo to Chennai on a SriLankan Airlines flight died mid-air after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest on Friday.

Social media post claiming arrest of lone survivor in recent Air India crash is false and baseless

A week after the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, which claimed 270 lives, a video surfaced on social media featuring a voice-over that claimed the lone survivor, Vishwas Ramesh Kumar, had been arrested at his home for allegedly lying about being on the ill-fated flight.

Recently increased meal prices for Parliamentary staff reduced again

The Parliamentary House Committee has decided to revise the recently increased prices of meals for the Parliamentary staff following requests from the Parliamentary staff, the Communications Department of Parliament said.

GMOA requests CID probe into forged letter

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has requested the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to launch an urgent investigation into what it described as a deliberate attempt to tarnish the union’s image through forged documents and false social media content.

Airlines keep avoiding Middle East airspace after US attack on Iran

Airlines continued to avoid large parts of the Middle East on Sunday after U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, according to flight tracking website FlightRadar24, with traffic already skirting airspace in the region due to recent missile exchanges.

Sri Lanka thanks India for timely assistance to evacuate Sri Lankans from Iran

Sri Lanka has extended its sincere gratitude to the Government of India for the timely assistance to evacuate Sri Lankan nationals from Iran alongside Indian citizens.

Second ship sinking off Kerala coast revives fears in Sri Lanka of worst maritime disaster

Sri Lanka is once again facing a significant marine environmental crisis, as tiny plastic pellets, commonly known as nurdles, have begun washing ashore along the island’s northern coastline.

Iran must make peace to avoid further attacks, President Trump says

Iran must make peace to avoid further attacks, US President Donald Trump said after American aircraft bombed a key nuclear site in the country with ground penetrating ‘bunker buster’ bombs.

Gravely alarmed by use of force by United States against Iran: UN Secretary-General

Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres said he was gravely alarmed by the use of force by the United States against Iran, claiming that it is a dangerous escalation in a region already on the edge – and a direct threat to international peace and security.

Trump says US bombed three Iran nuclear sites, including Fordow

President Donald Trump said Saturday that the US military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining Israel’s effort to decapitate the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe amid Tehran’s threat of reprisals that could spark a wider regional conflict.

Lihini slams MPs over Keheliya NCM defeat: “A betrayal of public trust”

Attorney-at-Law and Moratuwa Municipal Council Member Lihini Fernando has criticised the conduct of Members of Parliament who either voted against or failed to support the No-Confidence Motion (NCM) against former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, calling it a “betrayal of public trust.”

African Swine Flue alert: Gazette declares all divisional secretariats as at-risk areas

An Extraordinary Gazette Notification has been issued declaring all Divisional Secretariat Divisions in Sri Lanka as African Swine Flue (ASF) infected or at-risk areas.

Israel says it killed Iran’s military coordinator with Hamas

Israel says it has killed a senior Iranian commander who helped plan Hamas’s 7 October 2023 attack on southern Israel, in a strike on Saturday on the city of Qom.

Bangladesh draw first Test with Sri Lanka after rain hampers play

The first Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka fizzled out into a damp draw on Saturday, with rain robbing the match in Galle of a proper climax.

Pakistan to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Pakistan said on Saturday it would recommend U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, an accolade that he has said he craves, for his work in helping to resolve the recent conflict between India and Pakistan.

SriLankan Airlines’ new airbus A330-200 makes maiden flight to Maldives

SriLankan Airlines’ newly acquired wide-body Airbus A330-200 aircraft completed its maiden commercial flight today, departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to Malé International Airport in the Maldives.

Badulla bus accident: Three dead, 26 injured

Three people were killed and 26 others injured in a tragic bus accident that occurred today near Dunhinda, on the Badulla road.

Digital learning systems must be introduced to all schools: Prime Minister

Digital learning systems should be introduced in schools while making sure that all schools receive fair access to teachers, equipment and other resources, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said.

Police refute rumour over Rs. 500,000 fine for drunk driving

The Sri Lanka Police denied viral social media reports claiming that individuals found driving under the influence of liquor will be fined Rs. 500,000 or face two years in prison.

Sri Lankan workers in Israel granted three months visa extensions amidst ongoing unrest

In response to the ongoing unrest in Israel, the Israeli Immigration and Emigration Authority (PIBA) has extended the visa period of Sri Lankan workers currently employed in the country by three months, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) announced today.

World Bank Group to support Sri Lanka’s clean energy transition with $150 million program

The World Bank Group today approved a new $150 million program to support Sri Lanka’s move toward clean, reliable, and affordable energy. The program—Secure, Affordable, and Sustainable Energy for Sri Lanka—will support the country reduce its reliance on expensive fossil fuel imports and accelerate its shift toward solar and wind.

Sri Lanka seizes spotlight at China-South Asia Expo in Kunming

From world-famous tea to dazzling gems and spices, Sri Lanka is showcasing its rich culture and trade potential at the 9th China-South Asia Expo in Kunming.

India to assist evacuation of Sri Lankan nationals from Iran

The Indian Embassy in Iran has extended its ongoing evacuation efforts to include citizens of Sri Lanka and Nepal, following formal requests from the two governments.

Bribery Commission urges public to come forward in Dr. Maheshi Surasinghe case

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has called on patients and members of the public to provide information regarding neurosurgical procedures performed under the supervision of Specialist Neurosurgeon Dr. Maheshi Surasinghe Wijeratne at the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital.

Carnival awaits Colpetty Marine Drive

The new and the extended stretch of Colpetty Marine Drive, from the Colpetty Railway Station towards the American Embassy will get it’s ideal + apt chance to host events, when the Happy Street Event, a first for Marine Drive itself, takes centerstage on 29 June, M Manoj, one of the main organisers, told the Daily Mirror.

Conflicting lab reports under scrutiny - Namal Karunaratne

Investigators probing the controversial Chinese fertiliser deal will focus on conflicting laboratory reports, particularly how the National Plant Quarantine Services (NPQS) detected the microorganism Erwinia in samples from Qingdao Seawin Biotech—findings later disputed by a Singaporean lab.

CA to proceed with writ petition against construction of new roads through Sinharaja forest

The Court of Appeal yesterday decided to proceed with the writ petition filed challenging the construction of reservoirs and roads within the Sinharaja Forest Reserve during former President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa’s regime.

FAO ship will come to Colombo for replenishment

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) research vessel ‘Dr. Fridtjof Nansen’ will arrive in Colombo only for replenishment but not for any research activity, despite the initial plan, Daily Mirror learns.

CEB introduces new solar tariffs to support small installations

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced new flat tariffs for rooftop solar power systems under a 20-year agreement.