Sri Lanka Police deploy 24/7 security at Chabad houses

Police said today that any threats to the safety of foreign nationals on the island will be evaluated, and appropriate security measures will be implemented accordingly.

Missing elephant ‘Sumedha’ spotted at Minneriya National Park

‘Sumedha’, the elephant that went missing after a road accident in Galapitagala, Maradankadawala on March 7, has been spotted in the Minneriya National Park, officials confirmed.

PUCSL to reveal revised electricity tariffs today

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said that the revised electricity tariffs for the second half of 2025 will be released today (June 11).

Austrians hold vigil to mourn 10 victims of school shooting

Thousands of people in Austria have held a candlelight vigil for the victims of a school shooting in which 10 people were killed.

Sinkhole disrupts train services on upcountry railway line

Train services along the Upcountry Railway Line have been disrupted following the sudden appearance of a sinkhole between Peradeniya and Kandy, the Department of Railways confirmed today.

Budget airline Jetstar Asia to close in weeks, customers offered refunds

Singapore-based budget airline Jetstar Asia will close down at the end of July, with more than 500 employees laid-off.

Curfew announced in Los Angeles

Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles announced at a news conference on Tuesday evening that the city will begin imposing a curfew in downtown Los Angeles as part of its strategy to quell protests that were entering a fifth night.

Sri Lankan wins big at Manhunt International

Sri Lanka’s Piyumal Sithum Pattuwearachchi was named First Runner-Up at the 23rd edition of Manhunt International, held today in Bangkok, Thailand.

Vital surgeries at National Hospital Colombo at risk of halt due to dilapidated condition

Persistent water leaks have plagued the Accident Service theatre complexes at the National Hospital Colombo for more than a month, yet no repairs have been undertaken, according to hospital sources.

78-year rabies eradication drive becomes a ‘beggar’s wound’: AWC says

The Animal Welfare Coalition (AWC) strongly criticised successive Health Ministries for what it describes as a “veritable beggar’s wound” in the guise of a rabies eradication programme, sustained for over 78 years without achieving meaningful results.

Controversial clearing of 323 containers sparks delays at Colombo Port: Opposition MP

The decision by Customs officers to subject all containers to stringent inspections following the controversial clearing of 323 containers has led to significant delays at the Colombo Port, Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekera said.

Ranil begins dialogue with TPA

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) ally Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) met former President Ranil Wickremeisnghe at his Flower Road office yesterday to discuss several political issues.

No further operational halts at East Container Terminal - SLPA

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) yesterday moved to reassure the shipping industry an end to operational shutdowns at the East Container Terminal (ECT) previously required for construction.

June tourist arrivals surge, but monthly target faces steep climb

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector witnessed a robust start to June, with arrivals in the first five days surging by 35.92 percent year-on-year to 21,293.

Fool-proof, tight conditions for prisoners’ release in future

Following malpractices involved in the release of prisoners, the Justice Ministry will introduce fool-proof, tight conditions for remission of jail terms of those behind bars in view of national events such as Independence Day, Vesak and Christmas, a Minister said.

Irregularities mar elephant census results

Despite the lapse of nearly one year, the results of the elephant census are yet to be determined due to complaints about irregularities in the process.

Tacrolimus test delays put liver, kidney transplant patients at risk

Tacrolimus level tests, which are essential for liver and kidney transplant patients, have been indefinitely delayed in government hospitals due to a shortage of the chemicals required for the test, government hospital laboratory scientists claimed.

Separate probe to arrest fraud convict released under pardon - Minister

While investigations continue into the illegal release of inmates under a Presidential Pardon, a separate probe has been launched to arrest Athula Tilakaratne, a convict in a financial fraud case at Anuradhapura Prison who was also released under the same pardon, a government minister confirmed yesterday.

Acting ministers appointed

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed Acting Ministers for four Ministries in view of his departure from the country on an official visit to Federal Republic of Germany, undertaken at the invitation of President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Sri Lanka on Fire

Sri Lanka produced a splendid performance to beat Chinese Taipei 3-1 in their AFC Asian Cup Qualifier (Saudi Arabia 2027) at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo.

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President Dissanayake embarks on official visit to Germany

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake departed Sri Lanka a short while ago for a three-day official visit to Germany, scheduled from June 11 to 13, 2025.

400 tons of substandard steel worth over Rs. 100 Mn seized

In a major crackdown on the distribution of inferior construction materials, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has seized 400 tons of substandard steel, estimated to be worth over Rs. 100 million.

Sixty-eight more inmates illegally released under Presidential pardon - ASG Peeris tells court

Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Dileepa Peeris today told the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that further investigations have revealed additional instances of inmates being illegally released under the guise of Presidential pardons.

ChatGPT experiences global outage

OpenAI’s ChatGPT, the widely used AI chatbot, experienced a global outage on Tuesday, leaving users unable to access the platform or complete their tasks. The disruption began around 12:30 pm IST and persisted for several hours, with reports of service failures steadily increasing across multiple countries.

Youth falls to death from Borella flat

A youth fell to his death from the top floor of the high rise housing complex Methsara Uyana in Borella this morning.

Naval, fishing communities advised to avoid sea areas until further notice

Due to the prevailing active southwest monsoon conditions, naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into the sea areas off the coast, extending from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar, until further notice.

Government looking towards introducing new labour laws: Deputy Minister

The Government is looking towards introducing new labour laws which will balance the needs of both employees and employers, Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe said today.

President speaks on corruption in key state departments

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has condemned widespread corruption within crucial state departments, revealing that some officials entrusted with upholding the law are themselves engaging in criminal activity.

Several reported dead in Austrian school shooting

Several people were killed at a school in the Austrian city of Graz on Tuesday, authorities said. Police said they deployed to the school after shots were heard there.