Is the govt.‘s claim that “fuel worth Rs. 720 is being sold for Rs. 433” actually true?

Some government representatives have claimed that fuel is being provided to the public in Sri Lanka at a significantly reduced price compared to global market rates, arguing that fuel which should be sold at around Rs. 720 per litre is instead being sold for approximately Rs. 433 per litre.

Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

The 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will be the tenth edition of the event scheduled to be hosted by the England and Wales Cricket Board from June 12 to July 5, 2026.

Central Bank urged to probe into overseas transfers linked to Rs. 13bn NDB fraud

The Central Bank has come under pressure to explain how funds involved in the Rs. 13 billion fraud at the National Development Bank (NDB) were transferred overseas, an opposition MP said yesterday.

Speaker confronts Opposition MPs over supplementary questions

Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne today confronted Opposition MPs over raising supplementary questions where he accused them of violating Standing Orders.

Sri Lanka's LNG plans under fire as plants cost $50m a year in standby mode

Sri Lanka’s plans to expand liquefied natural gas (LNG)-based power generation is facing criticism due to high costs, delays in infrastructure, and continued use of diesel fuel. Environmental groups and energy experts say that because the country still does not have a LNG terminal, power plants built to run on LNG are currently operating on diesel.

Sri Lanka vulnerable to global energy shock, warns GPI 2026

While Sri Lanka has made significant strides in domestic stabilisation following its 2022 fiscal crisis, a leading global evaluation warns that escalating geopolitical conflict in the Middle East poses a critical threat to the island nation’s financial survival.

Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga climbs to World No. 3 in Javelin Rankings

Sri Lanka’s javelin sensation Rumesh Tharanga has achieved a historic milestone by surging to the third position in the latest Men’s Javelin Throw World Rankings, published by World Athletics.

Petition targets Trump over use of Japanese manga characters on social media

U.S. President Donald Trump is facing growing backlash from Japan and fans of the country’s popular anime and manga characters over his use of them in his social media posts.

Sri Lanka’s university system handicapped with dearth of teachers

Sri Lanka’s state university system is facing a critical shortage of academic staff that could compromise the quality of higher education and professional training, Prof. Prageeth Weerathunga, President of the Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) has warned.

Death row inmate freed from a 30 year old murder case

The Court of Appeal has acquitted a man who had been sentenced to death for a double murder committed over 30 years ago, ruling that serious doubts existed regarding the reliability of the identification evidence relied upon by the prosecution.

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.