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.

Impose price control on face masks, sanitisers amid fresh crisis: Asela Sampath

The National Consumers’ Front chairman, Asela Sampath, today urged the government to immediately impose a controlled price on surgical face masks and hand sanitisers as the country faces a fresh critical situation.

Trump deploys National Guard as Los Angeles protests against immigration agents continue

President Donald Trump’s administration said it would deploy 2,000 National Guard troops on Saturday as federal agents in Los Angeles faced off against a few hundred demonstrators during a second day of protests following immigration raids.

Showery conditions expected to increase from tomorrow

Showery conditions are expected to intensify in the southwestern part of the island from tomorrow (10), accompanied by strong wind gusts over the island and in the surrounding sea areas, the Meteorology Department said.

Govt to recruit retired soldiers to Police

The Ministry of Public Security plans to recruit 10,000 individuals under the age of 45 who have legally retired from active military service into the police force.

Months lapse for Govt, state bungalows still lie idle

State bungalows which were assigned to Cabinet Ministers as their official residences in the past currently remain idle under the current government even after months despite its pre-election promise to repurpose them for economically viable activities.

Opposition to fight it out in Parliament

Alleging that the President’s office and the Prisons Department had made contradictory statements on alleged granting of pardon to a person who was found guilty of misappropriating Rs 4 million just ten days after he was convicted , Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Ajith P. Perera yesterday said he will raise the matter in Parliament during the next sitting week.

Illegal inmate release: Top prison official arrested

The Assistant Commissioner of the Anuradhapura Prison was arrested this afternoon (8) by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with the ongoing probe into the misuse of the Presidential pardon.

Teen dies after taking part in deadly TikTok ‘dusting’ challenge as parents issue stark warning

Arizona teen Renna O’Rourke passed away following a week in an intensive care unit.

Sri Lanka’s largest medicine factory enters final phase of construction

The Synergy Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Pvt) Ltd factory, currently under construction within the Bingiriya Export Processing Zone, has reached the final stages of development.

Rare Macaw stolen from Dehiwala Zoo

The Dehiwala Police launched an investigation following the theft of a Blue-and-Yellow Macaw, valued at over Rs. 500,000, from the National Zoo in Dehiwala.

Presidential pardon misused, CID finds

An ongoing investigation by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) into allegations that several inmates were released illegally during the 2025 Vesak period, has revealed that a certain number of inmates were illegally released under the guise of the Presidential Pardon for Vesak this year.

Four drown in tragic incident in Polonnaruwa

Four individuals drowned today while bathing in the Ellewewa reservoir in Polonnaruwa, police reported.

Customs refutes allegations of illegal items in released containers

Sri Lanka Customs has rejected claims that 323 recently released shipping containers contained weapons, narcotics, or gold, confirming that the cargo was limited to industrial goods and raw materials declared by importers.

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Businessman penalised for selling expired medicines

A businessman has been handed a suspended six-month prison sentence and fined Rs. 10,000 after being found guilty of displaying expired medicines for sale at a pharmacy in the Kawdana area of Dehiwala.

Presidential hopeful shot in back at campaign rally in Colombia

Bogota: A conservative Colombian senator, a presidential hopeful, has been shot and wounded at a campaign rally in Bogota, authorities say.

Security tightened in Anuradhapura for Poson

More than 3,500 police personnel have been deployed to ensure the safety and security of devotees visiting Anuradhapura, Mihintale and the Atamasthanaya for the Poson Poya festival, which begins tomorrow (June 9), police said.

Matara Prison to be relocated to Kotawila

Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara said that immediate steps will be taken to relocate the Matara Prison to the Kotawila area, citing severe overcrowding and inadequate facilities at the current site.

Trump says relationship with Musk is over

US President Donald Trump has said his relationship with Elon Musk is over.

Namal slams Government over deteriorating law and order

Blaming the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) government for a sharp rise in criminal activity and institutional chaos, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has raised alarm over what he described as a “complete breakdown” in the country’s law and order.