Over 250,000 children dropped out of schools from 2018 to 2024 : PM

Some 267,138 children have dropped out of schools between the years 2018 to 2024, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament today.

Man killed in train-three-wheeler collision

A three-wheeler driver was killed after being hit by an express train, travelling from Maradana to Hikkaduwa, at the Ganegama railway crossing in Aluthgama this evening.

Man arrested with forged documents in Kotikawatta

An individual was arrested with a vast range of forged documents during a raid condcuted by the Nugegoda Division Crimes Investigation Unit on a house at Maha Buthgamuwa in Kotikawatta.

Trump and Iran trade new threats after strikes exchanged

US President Donald Trump and Iran’s senior officials have traded new threats of further action, after the two sides exchanged strikes.

’’Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund’’ just a name given to Treasury’s DST account: Bimal

Claiming that some Opposition MPs are attempting to mislead the people claiming that there is no fund called ’’Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund’’, Leader of the House and Minister Bimal Ratnayake said today that the ’’Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund’’ is just a name given to the account of the Deputy Secretary to the Treasury (DST) and that funds received to the account is credited to the government’s consolidated fund.

Luxembourg-backed WEAIR Cargo Airline launched in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s newest cargo airline, WEAIR, officially commenced operations on June 6, 2026, with the launch ceremony held at the Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo under the patronage of Foreign Affairs, Overseas Employment and Tourism Minister, Vijitha Herath.

Shan Wijayalal remanded over alleged procurement irregularities

Former Chief Minister of the Southern Province and former Member of Parliament Shan Wijayalal de Silva has been remanded until June 12 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

One student missing after three swept away by waves at Galle Face

Three school students were swept away by strong waves while swimming off the Galle Face beach in Colombo this afternoon (10), prompting a search and rescue operation by the Sri Lanka Navy.

CAA imposes new maximum retail prices for bottled drinking water

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has imposed new maximum retail prices (MRPs) for locally packaged and bottled drinking water, effective from today (10).

Tamil Nadu leaders mourn Bharathiraja’s demise; state to accord full honours

Veteran filmmaker and actor Bharathiraja, credited with transforming Tamil cinema, died in Chennai on Wednesday at the age of 84 following age-related health issues. His passing has prompted an outpouring of tributes from political leaders and film personalities.

Rs. 200 mn allocated to boost women entrepreneurship under 2026 budget

The Women and Child Affairs Ministry has launched a series of initiatives aimed at empowering women from economically disadvantaged communities through entrepreneurship development, with Rs. 200 million allocated under the 2026 Budget for a dedicated Women Empowerment Program.

Energy storage systems to be introduced to optimise renewable power use: PM

The government plans to introduce energy storage systems to ensure the optimal utilisation of renewable energy in Sri Lanka’s power sector, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament.

Sri Lanka targets 10% entrepreneurship rate by 2030: Minister

Sri Lanka aims to significantly expand its entrepreneurship base, with the government setting an ambitious target to raise the country’s entrepreneurship rate from the current 3.2 percent to 10 percent by 2030, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetthi said.

12-hour water cut in Mahara and Gampaha for central expressway pipe relocation

Water supply will be temporarily suspended for 12 hours from 7.00 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026, to 7.00 a.m. on Friday (12), due to essential maintenance work linked to the relocation of water pipes for the Central Expressway construction, the National Water Supply and Dranage Board (NWSDB) said.

Sri Lanka–Japan UNDP project to aid cyclone Ditwah recovery for over 900,000 people

Around 228,500 people will benefit directly, while a further 700,000 are expected to gain indirect benefits through improved services and strengthened local waste management systems under a new Sri Lanka–Japan recovery initiative supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Firms charged with manslaughter over deadly Hong Kong fire

Hong Kong authorities have charged two companies and seven people over the devastating fire at the Wang Fuk housing complex last November.

Sri Lanka to inaugurate first boat launching ramp to boost marine industry

The Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry, which is driving initiatives to strengthen Sri Lanka’s emerging boat and boat-related manufacturing sector, will inaugurate the country’s first-ever Boat Launching Ramp tomorrow (11).

Court orders five-member medical board to examine Suresh Sallay

Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today ordered that a report be submitted to the court on July 1 after a five-member medical board comprising three specialist psychiatrists and two Judicial Medical Officers (JMOs) examines whether former State Intelligence Service Director Suresh Sallay, who is currently being detained and questioned under detention orders over the Easter Sunday terror attacks,

Satyagraha opposing detention of Suresh Sallay called off

The Satyagraha staged opposite the Colombo Fort Railway Station in protest against the detention of former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, has been called off.

BYD chairman says firm will be world’s biggest automaker in 5 years as shares slide

Wang Chuanfu, chairman of BYD , on Tuesday said he expected the Chinese firm to become the world’s largest automaker within five years, as he sought to ​reassure investors following a steep decline in the company’s share price.

31,000 premises inspected in dengue drive; 1,864 found with larvae

The Health and Mass Media Ministry has reported significant mosquito breeding risks across the country as part of its ongoing three-day national dengue control programme, with inspections revealing widespread concerns in homes, workplaces, and public institutions.

Railway union warns of wider disruptions over ongoing 48-hour strike

The Railway Controllers’ Union has warned authorities not to take the ongoing 48-hour trade union action lightly, cautioning of wider disruptions if the railway work stoppage continues.

Pakistani airstrikes kill at least 13 in Afghanistan, Taliban says

At ​least 13 people were killed, including 11 children, ‌after Pakistan’s military launched air strikes in three Afghan provinces, Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on Wednesday, in ​a renewal of a conflict that has killed ​hundreds this year.

Bribery Commission arrests Shan Wijayalal over chair procurement scam

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested former Chief Minister of the Southern Province Shan Wijayalal De Silva over corruption allegations today.

Man arrested for stealing temple studio equipment

A suspect who broke into a recording studio at the Maduluwawa Sri Sudharmarama Temple in Padukka and stole computers and recording equipment worth around Rs. 1.5 million has been arrested by Padukka Police.

Sri Lanka now second most peaceful in South Asia: Report

The Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) has released its 20th annual Global Peace Index (GPI) report for 2026, revealing that Sri Lanka achieved the largest percentage improvement in peacefulness within the South Asia region.

Senior DIG seeks court order to prevent arrest over Easter Sunday probe

Senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Waruna Jayasundara has filed a writ application before the Court of Appeal seeking an order preventing his arrest without probable cause in connection with the ongoing investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks.

Fishermen warned of rough seas

The Department of Meteorology has warned of very rough sea conditions and strong winds in several coastal areas around Sri Lanka.

Air Canada pilot accused of flying for 17 years without proper licence

A former airline pilot in Canada has been arrested for allegedly flying hundreds of flights without a proper licence for nearly 17 years.

Twelve killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg, police say

At least 12 people have been killed in a mass shooting in an area of Johannesburg, police in South Africa say.