AI operated devices to monitor buses: Minister

The Government has decided to use AI operated devices to monitor buses, Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake told Parliament today.

Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran presents private member’s Bill to hold PC elections

Parliamentarian Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam presented a private member’s Bill titled ’’Bill to amend the Provincial Councils Elections Act, No 2 of 1988’’, aiming to hold the Provincial Council elections.

Shasheendra Rajapaksa appears before Bribery Commission

Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today to provide a statement regarding fertiliser importation during his time in office.

Two illegal Israeli religious centres identified in Potuvil, Thimbirigasyaya: Minister

Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Hiniduma Sunil Senevi revealed today that four Israeli religious centres have been found to be operating in Sri Lanka and two of them have not been registered.

Ravi K’s allegation on non-availability of annexures to oral question answers false: Speaker

The allegation made by MP Ravi Karunanayake on the non-availability of annexures to answers given for oral questions is false, Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne told Parliament today.

Medical professionals launch token strike

Supplementary medical professionals across the country launched an island-wide token strike at 8:00 a.m. today pressing for the resolution of five key demands.

Hungry elephant wanders into Thai grocery store

A hungry elephant from Khao Yai National Park in Thailand has caused havoc in a local corner store, helping himself to produce on the shelves. The elephant, named Plai Biang Lek, is known by locals for entering people’s homes in search of food.

Match-fixing allegations: Indictment filed against Sachithra Senanayake

The Attorney General has filed an indictment before the Hambantota High Court against former Sri Lankan cricketer Sachindra Madushanka Senanayake over allegations of attempting to induce national cricketer Tharindu Hasanka Ratnayake into match-fixing during a cricket tournament held in Sri Lanka in 2020.

Govt earns Rs. 136 Bn from vehicle imports in first 4 months

The Government has generated Rs. 136 billion in revenue from motor vehicle imports between January and April 2025.

Trump bans nationals from 12 countries, citing security concerns

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday banning the nationals of 12 countries from entering the United States, saying the move was needed to protect against ’’foreign terrorists’’ and other security threats.

Putin will seek revenge for Ukraine drone attack, warns Trump

Vladimir Putin has said he will have to respond to Ukraine’s major drone attack on Russian airbases, US President Donald Trump has warned.

SriLankan Airlines welcomes first wide-body aircraft in seven years

SriLankan Airlines yesterday welcomed an Airbus A330-200 wide-body aircraft to its existing fleet of 22 aircraft, aiming to expand its services. The state-run airline expects to add at least two more aircraft by the end of this year.

I am not disappointed that I did not enter the top 40. I was realistic about it: Anudi Gunasekara

Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World 2025, Anudi Gunasekara who recently returned back to the country after participating in the pageant in India said she was not disappointed for failing to enter the top 40 and had been realistic about this throughout the competition.

World Bank Identifies Sri Lanka too hot for people to work 6 hours a Day

Sri Lanka is among a few South Asian countries identified with a temperature level that is considered too hot for people to be able to work safely outdoors for an average of six hours a day, according to a report compiled by the World Bank.

Colombo Port transshipment decline enters 4th month; April dips 5.8%

The Port of Colombo’s transshipment volumes recorded a 5.8 percent year-on-year (YoY) decline in April 2025, reaching 495,456 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), marking the fourth consecutive month of slowdown in this crucial segment.

Urgent antigen kits to be imported

The Ministry of Health is set to import additional stocks of COVID-19 antigen test kits as a precautionary measure amidst growing concerns over a new global variant of the virus, Daily Mirror learns.

SVAT repeal expected to add Rs.191bn annually to VAT coffers

The upcoming repeal of the Simplified Value Added Tax (SVAT) regime is projected to significantly bolster Sri Lanka’s Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue, with an estimated additional Rs.191 billion expected to flow into state coffers annually.

Candidates declaring LG Polls election expenses at an exceptionally pleasing rate – EC

Declaring campaign finances of the contestants of the recently concluded Local Government polls 2025 is at an exceptionally pleasing rate where over 66, 000 out of 75, 500 candidates have submitted their election expenses thus far, a senior election commission official said.

Pakistan teen TikTok star shot dead

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Pakistan and confessed to the murder of 17-year-old social media influencer Sana Yousaf, according to the Pakistan police.

Dayasiri testifies before CID on seeking assistance from President’s Fund

Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekera today testified before the CID on seeking assistance from the President’s fund.

Public can now verify imported vehicles via new Customs portal

In line with the government-declared National Tax Week aimed at raising public awareness on taxation, the Sri Lanka Customs Department has officially launched a new ’Vehicle Verification Portal’ to enable the public to access details of vehicles imported into the country.

Navy ambushed by mob during sea operation in Trincomalee: Three injured

At least three individuals, including two Sri Lanka Navy personnel were injured following a clash between an organised group of individuals and the Sri Lanka Navy during an anti-illegal fishing operation in the Kuchchaveli sea area of Trincomalee.

Several current Ministers will end up in jail under future Government: Chamara

Parliament witnessed heated exchanges yesterday after MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake alleged that several ministers in the current government would face jail time under a future opposition-led administration.

Sri Lanka receives USD 650 million FDIs in first quarter: Handunnetti

The country has recieved Foriegn Direct Investments (FDIs) amounting to USD 650 million in the first quarter of this year, Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnetti said today.

Kataragama Esala Festival to commence on June 26

The Esala festival at the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya will commence on June 26 and continue till July 11, concluding with the traditional water-cutting ceremony at the Jeewamali ferry in the Menik Ganga, Basnayake Nilame Dishan Gunasekara announced today.

Human skeletal remains found in Chemmani, Jaffna

The skeletal remains of seven human bodies have been recovered as of yesterday morning during ongoing excavations at Sittupatthu in Chemmani, Jaffna.

ETF board employees protest over salary issues

Catastrophe during RCB victory parade; 11 dead, more than 25 seriously injured in stampede

The high élan over Royal challengers Bengaluru’s maiden IPL quest turned into grief after 11 people died in a stampede during a victory parade in Bengaluru. More than 25 are feared to be seriously injured with children included in the list. The death toll is likely to rise.

Initiative launched to appoint coastal caretakers in areas adjoining tourist hotels

A special initiative to appoint individuals as caretakers of coastal areas adjoining tourist hotels was launched this morning at the premises of the Habaraduwa Divisional Secretariat.

Man falls to death from five-storey building in Wellawatte

A man died after falling from a five-storey building in Ramakrishna Place, Wellawatte, the Wellawatte Police said.