Vehicle imports remain steady despite surcharge: Customs

Sri Lanka Customs says vehicle imports have not declined significantly despite the surcharge imposed earlier this year, with imports continuing to contribute substantially to state revenue.

Tamim Iqbal becomes new BCB president

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has taken charge of the country’s cricket administration after being elected the new president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), marking a significant new chapter in his association with the sport.

Red warning issued for strong winds and rough seas

The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red Warning for strong winds and rough seas, urging naval and fishing communities to take immediate precautions as hazardous sea conditions are expected to persist until 10.30 a.m. on June 9.

PTA, ICCPR Act fostered culture of abuse and torture: Saliya Pieris

Former President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) and first Chairman of the Office on Missing Persons Saliya Pieris, PC said that lawyers and human rights advocates had long condemned the abuse of laws such as the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Act, and Emergency Regulations by successive governments.

AKD concentrates on quantity while Yahapalanaya on quality: UNP

The United National Party ( UNP) yesterday questioned the accuracy of a recent report produced by a local think-tank comparing the number of pieces legislations approved during the time of the Maithripala Sirisena government with the time of Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s government in the first 18 months.

National Water Polo Coach Resigns Over Selection Dispute

Sri Lanka National Water Polo Coach Thanura Abeywardena has resigned from his position, alleging political interference, disrespect towards the coaching staff, and a flawed player selection process ahead of the 2026 Asian Aquatics Championship. In his resignation, Abeywardena claimed that the original national squad was selected following official trials conducted from May 15-17, with the top 18 players being named on May 20 without any objection

Crackdown on unregistered elders homes to begin

The Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment said it will soon begin a crack down on unregistered elderly care homes while action will be taken against homes operating illegally without registration.

Israel hits Iran with new strikes despite Trump admonition

Israel said it struck military targets in western and central Iran on Monday, even after U.S. President ​Donald Trump reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from further attacks.

Powerful earthquake hits Philippines, triggering tsunami alerts across Asia

A powerful earthquake has struck the Philippines, destroying buildings and triggering tsunami alerts across Asia.

Iran suspends flights at Tehran international airport

Tehran’s international airport suspends all incoming flights after Iranian missile strikes on Israel, local media says.

Oil prices rise following Israel’s attacks on Iran

Oil prices have already started climbing, with the global benchmark Brent crude rising 3.63 percent to $96.75 a barrel in the hour after the strikes were reported.

Iran fires missiles at Israel after Beirut attack ‘crossed all red lines’

Iran has launched a barrage of missiles towards Israel, after warnings from Tehran that Israel must halt its ongoing assault on southern Lebanon or face more attacks.

Suresh Sallay admitted to National Hospital

Former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director, Suresh Sallay, has been admitted to the Emergency Treatment Unit (ETU) of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka.

Govt. to revive 25 stalled health projects at cost of Rs. 76Bn

The Government has commenced a programme to revive and complete 25 major health infrastructure projects that were abandoned midway, with an estimated investment of Rs. 76 billion needed to finish the developments.

Wife arrested over stabbing of husband in Horana

A woman has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of her husband following a domestic dispute in the Arambakanda area of the Horana Police Division during the early hours of Sunday (June 7).

Heavy rain, strong winds forecast across several areas

The Department of Meteorology has forecast continued showers and thunderstorms across several parts of the country, with heavy rainfall and strong winds expected in some areas.

“Miss Polski” beauty pageant arrive

South Korea nominates Han Seong-sook as country’s first female prime minister in two decades

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has ⁠chosen Han Seong-sook, the country’s ⁠minister for small and midsize ‌businesses and ​startups, to be prime minister, the presidential office said on Sunday.

Western Province DS offices recognised for President’s fund drive

Divisional Secretariat offices that recorded the highest level of performance under the President’s Fund decentralisation programme in 2025 were honoured at a special recognition ceremony held yesterday (06) at the Miloda Auditorium in Colombo.

Huge crowds throng Madrid streets for Pope’s open-air mass

More than a million people lined the streets of Madrid on Sunday as Pope Leo XIV held an open-air mass in the Spanish capital, the Vatican said.

Major food supplier fined for selling expired products

A leading food supplier in Nugegoda has been fined Rs. 75,000 and ordered to destroy a stock of food items after pleading guilty to multiple consumer protection violations.

Private buses to slash services by 50% over fare dispute

Commuters across Sri Lanka could face major transport disruptions from tomorrow as private bus operators have decided to cut services by 50 percent, citing mounting losses, rising fuel costs, and the government’s failure to grant fare relief.

CAASL chief named Asia-Pacific Aviation Security chair

Sri Lanka has secured a key leadership role in regional aviation security, with the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Civil Aviation, Captain Daminda Rambukwella, being appointed Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Aviation Security Programme (CASP-AP) for 2026/2027.

Suresh Sallay’s treatment under PTA is deeply troubling - Namal Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer Namal Rajapaksa said that concerns raised before court by the legal counsel of Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay regarding his treatment in custody, was deeply troubling and asked why activists who were against the PTA maintained such a silence.

Suresh Salley being used as a scapegoat, says wife following CID visit

Speaking to the media for the first time outside the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Manory Salley, the wife of former Major General Suresh Salley, defended her husband, insisting that he is innocent and is being unfairly used as a ’’scapegoat.’’

White House AI policy adviser Krishnan to leave position

A top White House artificial intelligence policy adviser ‌on Saturday said he will leave his position at the end of June, marking the exit of a leading figure helping craft policies for frontier technologies.

Anthropic urges AI labs to pause development, warns humans risk losing control

Anthropic is calling on major artificial intelligence labs to consider a coordinated and verifiable ​pause in development, warning that rapid advances in the technology could soon allow AI systems to improve themselves faster than society ‌can manage the risks.

Reservoirs 63% full, water secured for Yala season: Irrigation Department

The 73 major reservoirs managed by the Irrigation Department have collectively reached 63 percent of their total storage capacity, providing sufficient water to meet irrigation requirements for the ongoing Yala cultivation season, officials said.

Fishermen, naval community warned to stay ashore as seas turn dangerous

The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued a Red Warning for strong winds and rough seas, effective from 6.30 a.m. on June 7 until 10.30 a.m. today (8), urging fishing and naval communities to take immediate precautions.

SJB expels five Bulathsinhala Pradeshiya Sabha members over bribery allegations

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided to strip five of its members representing the Bulathsinhala Pradeshiya Sabha of their positions. The expelled members include SJB Group Leader Nihal Mendis, Mohamed Nishard, Kanthi Pelawatta, Ayesha Chamali, and Pushpa Samarasinghe.