Free Lawyers want select committee to probe $ 2.5 million heist

Free Lawyers Association, in letters addressed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne had suggested setting up a select committee to probe the $ 2.5 million heist and other scams involved with the treasury.

Sea turtle population under threat; Warn environmentalists

Environmentalists warn that sea turtles are increasingly threatened by human activities. The widespread disposal of plastic and polythene into the ocean, entanglement in fishing nets, poaching of turtle eggs and excessive tourist activity along coastal areas have contributed to a rapid decline in turtle populations.

Ditwah damage to upcountry railway track estimated at US $ 300Mn: Dy. Minister

The Department of Railways is hopeful that the restoration of the upcountry main line destroyed by the Ditwah cyclone could be completed by the end of this year.

Almost all of world’s children exposed to climate hazards, UN agency says

Almost all of the world’s children are exposed to at least one climate hazard, with as many as 1.8 billion put in danger ​by droughts and 1.2 billion by extreme heat, the United ‌Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said in a report on Tuesday.

’’Cut out the noise, focus on your game’’; Sri Lanka great reaches out to Sooryavanshi

In the wake of the fallout in Dambulla on Monday, which overshadowed Sri Lanka A’s nerve-wracking win against India A, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi received a firm message from a former Sri Lanka captain, who waited patiently near the Indian dressing room long after the Rangiri International Stadium had emptied to meet the teen prodigy.

Eight people dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California

Eight people, including two Boeing employees, have been killed after a US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed immediately after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in southern California.

Economic recovery gathers pace as construction, finance drive 5.1% GDP growth

The economy expanded by 5.1 percent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26), extending its recovery streak, as a surge in construction activity, rising imports of production-related goods and stronger performance across financial and technology services helped offset the lingering external and domestic challenges.

Trump says deal to end war with Iran already signed and details to be released ’pretty soon’

US President Donald Trump has said a preliminary deal to end the war with Iran has already been signed and suggested that details of the agreement are set to be published ’’pretty soon’’.

Doctors flag rising health threat to children amid rainy season

Health experts have warned parents to stay on high alert as a sharp rise in infectious diseases among children is being reported across the country amid the prevailing rainy weather.

CID team’s trip to London for investigation cannot be justified: UNP

The recent trip made by five member Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to London to investigate the trip made by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe to attend his wife’s convocation at the University of Wolverhampton cannot be justified as the probe would have been conducted from Sri Lanka itself using modern formal processes, a statement from the United National Party (UNP) said yesterday.

New gold-loan rules strengthen safeguards; limited rating impact seen: Fitch

Sri Lanka’s tighter capital requirements for gold-backed lending would have a largely manageable impact on the banks and finance companies while strengthening the prudential safeguards, Fitch Ratings said, although several finance firms could face increased pressure on the already weak capital positions.

CID names political figures in alleged campaign to undermine Easter attacks probe

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has filed a report with the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court detailing an organized effort by several individuals to obstruct justice and commit contempt of court regarding the ongoing Easter Sunday bomb attacks investigations, police said.

Chinese Defence Attaché calls on Deputy Minister of Defence

The newly appointed Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Sri Lanka, Senior Colonel Fu Xiao, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office in Colombo yesterday.

Sallay’s condition stable, no critical health risks: Minister Nalinda Jayatissa

The government has dismissed claims made by opposition political parties regarding the deteriorating health of the detained former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Suresh Sallay.

Plans for 125th jubilee walk & carnival

Govt. to bring fresh laws to curb money laundering

In the wake of tens of millions of US dollars being transferred out of the country through fraudulent transactions, the government is planning to strengthen laws governing money laundering by introducing fresh legal amendments, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said.

Super Over drama! Sri Lanka A outlast India A after 265-tun tie

Sri Lanka A pulled off a dramatic Super Over victory over India A in the fourth match of the Tri-Nation A Series at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Monday, prevailing after a gripping contest ended tied at 265 runs apiece.

Pillayan implicated in five murders across Eastern Province: Court told

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today reported facts to the Batticaloa Magistrate’s Court implicating former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, widely known as ’’Pillayan,’’ and two other suspects in a series of fatal shootings that left five people dead across the Eastern Province in 2008.

CIABOC warns of fines for failure to submit asset declarations by June 30

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has urged all individuals required to submit declarations of assets and liabilities to do so before June 30, warning that failure to comply could result in fines and legal action.

Former Southern Province CM’s Secretary arrested in Rs. 16.5 Mn corruption probe

A private secretary to former Southern Province Chief Minister Shan Wijayalal De Silva was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption over allegations of causing a financial loss of Rs. 16.5 million to the State through a procurement-related corruption offense.

Market stages strong recovery as ASPI surges over 740 points on renewed buying interest

The Colombo Stock Exchange recorded a powerful rebound on 15th June 2026, with both benchmark indices posting substantial gains as improving global sentiment and a more favorable regional outlook restored investor confidence.

Sri Lanka reaffirms zero tolerance policy on torture during UN SPT visit

The Government of Sri Lanka has reiterated its “Zero Tolerance Policy” on torture, stating that a range of legislative, administrative and institutional measures are being implemented to strengthen human rights protections.

Former diplomat Kananathan meets Tamil Nadu assembly speaker in Chennai

Former Sri Lankan diplomat Ambassador Kananathan paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, J.C.D. Prabhakar, at the Speaker’s office in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in Chennai today (15).

Sri Lanka urges AI to uplift humanity, not replace labour: Minister

Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, has called for a global shift in the way Artificial Intelligence (AI) is viewed in the world of work, stressing that it should be used to “uplift humanity to greater heights” rather than replace human labour.

Health Minister orders urgent dengue control drive across 14 high-risk districts

Health Minister and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has directed officials to urgently convene all relevant stakeholders, including District Secretaries from 14 high-risk districts, to strengthen measures against the ongoing dengue outbreak.

Breaking Down the Israel–Iran Conflict: What We Know So Far - Day 108

After more than three months of war, the United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end hostilities, paving the way for formal negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief and regional security arrangements.

Sri Lanka launches major tourism push in China to boost arrivals

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing, with the support of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), successfully hosted a Sri Lanka Tourism Briefing and Networking Reception on 8 June 2026, bringing together over 120 representatives from China’s travel trade, media, tourism investment sector, airlines, content creation industry, and the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) sector.

US-Iran to sign a ‘peace deal’ on Friday

Iran and the United States have agreed to a memorandum of understanding to end more than 100 days of war, with Tehran saying the agreement includes Lebanon, which has been under intense Israeli attacks since March 2.

Preschools for puppies

2,844 abandoned houses to be rebuilt under housing programme

The National Housing Authority has allocated funds for the reconstruction of 2,844 abandoned houses in the Northern and Eastern provinces.