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Fugitive mastermind in South Asia’s largest VAT scam attempts to reopen case in CA: AG

The Supreme Court today issued an immediate stay order halting further proceedings in the Court of Appeal concerning the 8th accused in South Asia’s largest Value Added Tax (VAT) fraud case.

Ranil to be summoned to CID on Wednesday

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been summoned to the CID on Wednesday (11), his office said in a statement.

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Police sergeant remanded for allegedly soliciting Rs.10,000 bribe

A police sergeant attached to the Kinniya Police Station was ordered to be remanded till June 23 for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 10,000 in order to refrain from taking legal action against an individual riding a motorcycle without a valid driving license.

ASPI continues record-breaking rally, sustains momentum above 17,500

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) began the week on a positive note, despite a decline during the first hours of trading. However, the market regained strong momentum as the session progressed, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surpassing the 17,500 mark for the first time in history.

Railways Dept. launches special assistance programme for disabled passengers

The Railways Department has announced the introduction of a new system aimed at providing special assistance to disabled passengers travelling by train.

GMOA warns of rising respiratory illnesses, urges public to wear facemasks

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) today cautioned the public about a noticeable increase in respiratory illnesses within the community and urged people to wear facemasks, particularly when attending large gatherings or interacting with many individuals.

Ravi Kumudesh suspended

Medical Laboratory Technologist and prominent trade union activist Ravi Kumudesh has been suspended from service, effective June 10, 2025.

Singapore cargo ship catches fire en route from Colombo to Mumbai

An explosion was reported on board the Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503 off the coast of Kerala on Monday morning, a Defence PRO said.

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Fishermen, naval communities urged to remain vigilant as rough seas expected

The Meteorology Department has issued a special advisory, requesting naval and fishing communities to exercise caution when venturing out to sea, as the active southwest monsoon conditions continue to affect several coastal areas around the island.

Prisons chief suspended over alleged misuse of Presidential pardons

The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to suspend Commissioner General of Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya over allegations of the unauthorised release of inmates under the pretence of a Presidential pardon.

President Dissanayake to undertake official visit to Germany

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany from 11 to 13 June 20, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Court orders probe on false 119 tip-off against female library officer

Colombo Additional Magistrate Manjula Rathnayake ordered the Cinnamon Gardens Police to conduct an investigation and report to the court regarding a false tip-off made to the 119 Police Emergency Response Unit, alleging that a female officer of the Colombo Public Library was carrying illegal drugs in her handbag.

KKS railway station to be extended: Transport Minister

In a significant move to boost transport infrastructure in the Northern Province, the Transport Ministry and the Railways Department are working to extend the Kankesanthurai (KKS) railway line to a new industrial estate currently under development in the area.

RCB moves Karnataka HC to quash criminal case against it over Bengaluru stampede

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Monday approached the Karnataka High Court seeking to quash the criminal case registered against them in connection with the stampede at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, which left 11 people dead and several others injured.

Court acquits suspect accused of reprinting ’Ranamaga Osse Nandikadal’

Colombo Additional Magistrate Pasan Amarasinghe acquitted a suspect accused of illegally printing and selling copies of the book ’Ranamaga Osse Nandikadal’ authored by former Defence Secretary Major General Kamal Gunaratne, without the author’s consent.

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Gammanpila publicizes list of controversial containers

Leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya, Udaya Gammanpila today revealed the detailed list of controversial shipping containers released by Sri Lanka Customs earlier this year.

Mahindananda files appeal against carom board judgment

Former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who was sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar, has filed an appeal before the Supreme Court challenging the legality of the judgment delivered on May 29.

Udaya Gammanpila leaves CID

Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago after recording a statement in connection with the controversial release of 323 shipping containers.

10-hour water cut for Gampaha district

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced a 10-hour water cut scheduled for Wednesday (June 11), affecting multiple areas in the Gampaha District.

Trump’s tumble on Air Force One goes viral

Trump Latest | Trump Tumbles On Air Force One Goes Viral, Internet Compares It To Joe Biden’s Fall US President Donald Trump stumbled on the stairs of Air Force One on Sunday (Jun 8) ahead of departure from Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey.

Water board recovers SMS system after security breach

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced that the recent security breach of its SMS communication system has been fully recovered, though it will take a few more days to restore the NWSDB SelfCare mobile app, officials said.

Bribery Commission gets new Investigations Director

Fifteen police personnel, including five senior officers, have been transferred or appointed with immediate effect, following the approval of the National Police Commission.

Emergency hotline introduced for Poson pilgrims to Polonnaruwa

An emergency contact number has been introduced for devotees undertaking pilgrimages to Polonnaruwa during the Poson Week, the Poson Event Committee in Anuradhapura said

Special train services for Poson pilgrims until June 12

The Sri Lanka Railways has launched special train services from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapura and Mihintale to facilitate devotees traveling for Poson Poya observances.

Udaya Gammanpila arrives at CID

Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning to provide a statement in connection with the controversial release of 323 shipping containers.

Local Pharma industry sounds alarm on potential drug shortage

In light of the acute shortage of essential medicines, the Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) is urging the Ministry of Health to act immediately and to rethink its reliance on Government-to-Government (G2G) procurement warning that it may come too late to meet urgent needs.