Court sentences mother to 7 years rigorous imprisonment for attempting to sell newborn

Colombo High Court Judge Navaratne Marasinghe today sentenced a 46-year-old mother to seven years of rigorous imprisonment after finding her guilty of attempting to sell a two day old infant for Rs. 75,000.

Goods in controversial 323 containers were weapons belonging to Prabhakaran: Archchuna

The goods in the 323 controversial containers included weapons belonging to slain LTTE Leader Velupillai Prabhakaran, MP Ramanathan Archchuna told Parliament today.

Former Land Reclamation GM arrested over Rs. 27 Mn corruption allegation

Former General Manager of the Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation Ms. M.R. Srimati Mallika Kumari Senadheera was arrested today by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption.

Port trade unions warn of 'natural death' for Colombo Port amid administrative crisis

The Colombo Port, long considered the economic heartbeat of Sri Lanka, is heading towards a ’natural death’ due to administrative mismanagement at the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), Co-Convenor of the Joint Alliance of Port Trade Unions (JAPTU) Shyamal Sumanaratne warned.

Philippines grants 5-year TRVs to Sri Lankans married to Filipinos

The Government of the Philippines has officially commenced the issuance of 5-year Temporary Residence Visas (TRVs) for Sri Lankans who are married to Filipino citizens.

Around 50% diesel, 15% petrol vehicles fail emission tests in Athurugiriya

A special roadside smoke emission test conducted today in front of the Athurugiriya Police Station revealed that more than 50% of diesel vehicles and 15% of petrol vehicles on the road were emitting excessive smoke, the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) said.

Wipers of new airbus not functioning: SJB MP

It was noticed during the traditional water canon salute that the wipers of the new airbus are not functioning, SJB MP Nalin Bandara said today.

Ministry urges schools to step up mosquito control amid dengue, Chikungunya threat

With the onset of the monsoon season increasing the risk of mosquito-borne diseases, authorities have instructed all Provincial and Zonal Education Directors to ensure that school environments across the island are kept clean and free of mosquitoes.

Three Maori MPs suspended over ’intimidating’ haka

New Zealand’s parliament has voted to suspend three Māori MPs for their protest haka during a sitting last year.

Train collision narrowly avoided after signal failure

A serious incident was narrowly averted this morning when two trains were found running dangerously close to each other on the same track along the coastal railway line, due to a fault in the signals system.

Supreme Court grants leave to hear FR petitions over demolition of Soul Beach Hotel

The Supreme Court granted leave to proceed with three Fundamental Rights petitions challenging the legality of the demolition of Soul Beach (Pvt) Ltd., a beachside hotel in Dehiwala, as part of the former government’s Yukthiya anti-narcotics operation.

Duminda Dissanayake further remanded

Former Minister and Anuradhapura District Organiser of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), Duminda Dissanayake has been further remanded until June 19 by the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court.

Stretch connecting Kadawatha, Central Expressway to commence in August: Bimal

The construction work of the stretch connecting Kadawatha and the Central Expressway will commence in August this year, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake told Parliament today.

Sri Lanka and National University of Singapore sign MoU on higher education cooperation

In a significant step towards strengthening international educational ties, the Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education Ministry of Sri Lanka has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Higher Education Cooperation with the National University of Singapore (NUS), one of Asia’s most prestigious higher education institutions.

SriLankan to pay USD 275,000 monthly for new airbus: Minister

SriLankan Airlines has to pay only a USD 275,000 monthly fee to the new airbus leased by the SriLankan airlines from France, Transport Minister Bimal Ratnayake said today.

Government may impose price cap on salt: Trade Minister

The government will be compelled to introduce a Maximum Retail Price (MRP) for salt within the week if attempts to inflate prices continue, Minister of Trade Wasantha Samarasinghe said.

AI operated devices to monitor buses: Minister

The Government has decided to use AI operated devices to monitor buses, Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake told Parliament today.

Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran presents private member’s Bill to hold PC elections

Parliamentarian Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam presented a private member’s Bill titled ’’Bill to amend the Provincial Councils Elections Act, No 2 of 1988’’, aiming to hold the Provincial Council elections.

Shasheendra Rajapaksa appears before Bribery Commission

Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today to provide a statement regarding fertiliser importation during his time in office.

Two illegal Israeli religious centres identified in Potuvil, Thimbirigasyaya: Minister

Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Hiniduma Sunil Senevi revealed today that four Israeli religious centres have been found to be operating in Sri Lanka and two of them have not been registered.

Ravi K’s allegation on non-availability of annexures to oral question answers false: Speaker

The allegation made by MP Ravi Karunanayake on the non-availability of annexures to answers given for oral questions is false, Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne told Parliament today.

Medical professionals launch token strike

Supplementary medical professionals across the country launched an island-wide token strike at 8:00 a.m. today pressing for the resolution of five key demands.

Hungry elephant wanders into Thai grocery store

A hungry elephant from Khao Yai National Park in Thailand has caused havoc in a local corner store, helping himself to produce on the shelves. The elephant, named Plai Biang Lek, is known by locals for entering people’s homes in search of food.

Match-fixing allegations: Indictment filed against Sachithra Senanayake

The Attorney General has filed an indictment before the Hambantota High Court against former Sri Lankan cricketer Sachindra Madushanka Senanayake over allegations of attempting to induce national cricketer Tharindu Hasanka Ratnayake into match-fixing during a cricket tournament held in Sri Lanka in 2020.

Govt earns Rs. 136 Bn from vehicle imports in first 4 months

The Government has generated Rs. 136 billion in revenue from motor vehicle imports between January and April 2025.

Trump bans nationals from 12 countries, citing security concerns

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday banning the nationals of 12 countries from entering the United States, saying the move was needed to protect against ’’foreign terrorists’’ and other security threats.

Putin will seek revenge for Ukraine drone attack, warns Trump

Vladimir Putin has said he will have to respond to Ukraine’s major drone attack on Russian airbases, US President Donald Trump has warned.

SriLankan Airlines welcomes first wide-body aircraft in seven years

SriLankan Airlines yesterday welcomed an Airbus A330-200 wide-body aircraft to its existing fleet of 22 aircraft, aiming to expand its services. The state-run airline expects to add at least two more aircraft by the end of this year.

I am not disappointed that I did not enter the top 40. I was realistic about it: Anudi Gunasekara

Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World 2025, Anudi Gunasekara who recently returned back to the country after participating in the pageant in India said she was not disappointed for failing to enter the top 40 and had been realistic about this throughout the competition.

World Bank Identifies Sri Lanka too hot for people to work 6 hours a Day

Sri Lanka is among a few South Asian countries identified with a temperature level that is considered too hot for people to be able to work safely outdoors for an average of six hours a day, according to a report compiled by the World Bank.