Three Indian sailors missing after US says it hit tanker in Gulf of Oman

The US military has disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that it accused of violating an American blockade by ’’attempting to transport oil from Iran’’.

Kuwait closes airspace, diverts flights amid Iran attacks

Kuwait temporarily closed its airspace early Thursday and diverted flights to alternative airports as a precautionary measure amid escalating regional tensions following Iranian attacks.

Dehiwala beach access routes to be officially named today

A series of environmental conservation programmes aimed at protecting Sri Lanka’s coastal ecosystem will be held today (11) along the Dehiwala–Mount Lavinia coastline to mark World Environment Day.

11-year-old boy dies after Galle Face drowning incident

An 11-year-old boy has died following a drowning incident at Galle Face on Wednesday evening (10), where six children were swept away by strong sea currents while bathing along the beachfront.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule: Full Fixtures, Match Timings in Sri Lankan Time

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 takes centre stage in England from June 12 to July 5, with 12 teams competing for the biggest prize in women’s T20 cricket. For fans in Sri Lanka, all match timings below are listed in Sri Lanka Standard Time (SLST).

Heavy rain, strong winds forecast today

Sri Lanka is expected to experience widespread showers, strong winds and isolated heavy rainfall today (11), the latest weather forecast issued by the Meteorology Department ​said.

Iran says it struck ships in Strait of Hormuz after US launches new strikes

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has struck ships in the Strait of Hormuz, after the US military launched a new wave of strikes on Iran.

Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz after US attacks

Iran’s top ​joint military ‌command announced the closure ​of ​the Strait of ⁠Hormuz ​on Thursday, ​including oil tankers and commercial ​ships, ​saying any vessel ‌that ⁠will attempt passage will ​be ​shot ⁠at.

Canada proposes teen social media ban - with workaround for tech firms

Canada is proposing a social media ban for children and teenagers under the age of 16, mirroring a similar law passed in Australia late last year.

UNDP urges SL to regularise carbon markets to unlock private capital

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has urged Sri Lanka to urgently operationalise and regularise its policy position on carbon trading, warning that private capital will only flow into markets that offer deep predictability and clear institutional structures.

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.