Royal emerge unbeaten champions in U-20 All Island Hockey; Stefan, Savain excel

Royal College, Colombo, emerged unbeaten champions in the All Island Under-20 Hockey tournament, beating defending champions St. Thomas College, Matale in a nail-biting sudden death penalty strokes held at Rajarata

Sri Lanka’s Nazri Nizar elected to YPO global board in historic first

For the first time in the 76-year history of the Young Presidents’ Organisation (YPO), a Sri Lankan has been elected to its global board, with business leader Nazri Nizar securing a position on the governing body of one of the world’s most

Enjoining order sought against occupant over alleged subletting and illegal activities

The District Court of Mount Lavinia has been moved to issue an enjoining order against a defendant, accused of unlawfully subletting a disputed property in Dehiwala and carrying out unauthorised activities on the premises.

Backlog of 1.1 million court cases in SL : MP

There is a backlog of 1.1 million court cases in Sri Lanka, National People’s Power (NPP) MP Hiruni Wijesinghe told Parliament.

Russian oil ‘Proposals on table, ball in Sri Lanka’s court’ – Envoy

In reference to the planned move to purchase oil from Russia, Russian Ambassador Levan Dzhagaryan said that his country’s proposals are now on the table, but the ball is in Sri Lanka’s court.

Over 30 public officials arrested over bribery charges during first four months

A total of 32 state officials and public servants have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) during the first four months of 2026.

NCPA receives 287 complaints of children forced into begging in 2025

The Authority also said child labour takes away children’s childhood, dignity, and education, and can harm their physical and mental health.

Officers accused of failing to stop Easter Attacks now investigating Sallay- President’s Counsel

“Shani Abeysekera, who failed to discharge his duties as CID Director, has now become the investigator of Suresh Sallay,” Jayawardena submitted.

UN Cyclone Ditwah relief programme reaches 575,000 people across Sri Lanka

The United Nations-backed humanitarian programme launched in response to Cyclone Ditwah has directly assisted approximately 575,000 people across Sri Lanka, with 75 per cent of the US$35.4 million relief appeal already disbursed, officials said yesterday.

Bus conductor dies after suspected drug packet bursts inside stomach

A bus conductor employed on a private passenger bus operating between Tangalle and Makumbura on the Southern Expressway has died after a packet of suspected narcotics reportedly burst inside his stomach, police said.

CSI COLLEGE CELEBRATES VESAK DANSALA

CSI College successfully held its annual Vesak Dansala programme on May 30 at the school premises. The event commenced with the lighting of the oil lamp by the Managing Director Mangala Wijekularatne.

Uva province records highest number of malnourished children under five- survey reveals

A recent survey has revealed that the majority of children under five years of age suffering from malnutrition in the country are from the Uva province.

267,138 school children dropped out between 2018 and 2024: PM

Some 267,138 children have dropped out of schools between the years 2018 to 2024, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament yesterday.

Father of two shot dead after entering cashew estate

A 36-year-old father of two was shot dead after he and a group of villagers entered a cashew plantation in Wanathawilluwa to collect fallen cashew nuts, prompting police investigations and the arrest of eight suspects.

Sallay legally detained under provisions of PTA: Deputy Minister

In the wake of various criticisms behind the detention of retired Major General Suresh Sallay, the former head of the State Intelligence Service, under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala said yesterday he was legally detained under provisions of the PTA and that there is nothing wrong with that.

Stop harassment of Suresh Sallay: Free Lawyers Association

Free Lawyers Association yesterday urged the authorities to provide necessary medical treatment to former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Chief and amend laws which pave the way for the harassment of Sallay and others who are held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

No one should be harassed but probe on Sallay should continue: Catholic Church

The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka yesterday stressed that probes on the former State Intelligence Service Chief should continue while no one should be subjected to harassment, Director Communications Archdiocese of Colombo Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando said.

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. According to the sources, the retired Major General was admitted last night to receive medical treatment. The development comes hours after Sallay’s wife wrote to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), requesting an independent criminal investigation into what she described as inhuma

Computer ownership and internet access double in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has recorded significant progress in computer ownership and internet access, according to a national study on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) usage,

Woman who attacked stray dogs with a club arrested

A woman who was seen beating stray dogs at Pathiragoda road in Maharagama and attempting to knock them down with her scooter was arrested on the charge of cruelty to animals. Police said she was arrested during investigations of public complaints against her. During investigations the police had examined the CCTV cameras in the area to find scenes of the woman beating dogs with a club and attempting to run over them on a scooter.

Flight Operations to SL resume normalcy

The frequency of flight operations that was disrupted due to the Middle East crisis has now normalised but the passenger flow still remains relatively low, an official said. An official of the Airport & Aviation Services said that Sri Lanka even had to adopt a different flight path to its European destinations via Pakistan and Azerbaijan in the thick of the crisis, but it had changed at the moment.

Govt revives 25 stalled health projects under Rs. 76 Billion programme

The government has launched a major initiative to restart and complete 25 stalled health sector development projects across the country, backed by a total investment of Rs. 76 billion aimed at strengthening public healthcare services and infrastructure. The programme is being implemented under the direction of Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. It focuses on projects that were initiated between 2014 and 2024 but later halted

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.

Divisional Secretaries to boycott Monday meetings from today

The Sri Lanka Association of Divisional Secretaries and Assistant Divisional Secretaries said that its members will completely withdraw from participating in any official meetings scheduled on Mondays, effective from today, June 8. This decision applies to all physical as well as virtual (online) meetings usually conducted on this specific day.

AKD concentrates on quantity while Yahapalanaya on quality

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 Maithripala Sirisena government with the time of Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s government in the first 18 months. The party which compared the two eras said in a statement that the present government seemed to be focused on quantity instead of quality. The s

School children from NCP suffering from malnutrition

A recent survey has revealed that more than 28 percent of school children from the North Central Province are malnourished. The President of The Ceylon Teachers Association Priyantha Fernando told the media yesterday in Anuradhapura that it has been revealed that 20 percent of children in the country are suffering from malnutrition and that the situation in the NCP is

Drop in bee population strikes Sri Lanka’s food sector: Expert

Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector is being urged to adopt more bee-friendly farming practices as experts warn that the decline of pollinators could threaten food production, increase cultivation costs and reduce farmers’ profits.

Sri Lanka hopeful of removing new tax proposed by U.S.: Minister

In the wake of the United States’ proposed additional duties on Sri Lanka, Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha said yesterday that Sri Lanka has been in discussion with the United States on matters involving forced labour and

First-ever Public Property Act changes sought over Deega Danthu’s death

Environmental groups, including the Association for the Protection of Elephants and Tuskers, which intervened in the proceedings as aggrieved parties, have consistently urged authorities to prosecute those responsible under the Public Property Act, arguing that the killing of a nationally significant tusker warranted stronger legal action.

Construction sector on brink as 40% of firms become inactive

Inflation had risen to 6.2 percent and pointed out that individuals and businesses are paying taxes ranging from 30 to 36 percent, while VAT currently stands at 18 percent he noted.