PSA demands crackdown on Israeli presence

In the aftermath of escalating conflict in the Middle -East, the People’s Struggle Alliance (PSA) yesterday urged the Sri Lankan government to take immediate measures to remove all unlawfully set up Israeli-owned businesses and

Sri Lankans continue to be evacuated from Iran

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an update on the current status of Sri Lankan nationals in Iran, Israel, and several neighbouring countries, as evacuation and repatriation efforts continue amid ongoing regional tensions.

Suspended for ragging

A group of 22 students of Oluwil University have been suspended by Vice Chancellor Prof. S. M. Junaideen for their alleged involvement in ragging the first year students.

Demand for vegetables decline amid drop in purchasing power – Traders

Demand for vegetables has declined significantly due to a drop in consumers’ purchasing power, defying the usual economic principle of demand, according to traders at the Manning Market in Peliyagoda.

Govt. to make special announcement on fiscal strategy on June 30

The Government is set to make a special announcement on its fiscal strategy in Parliament on June 30, according to a statement released by the Office of the Leader of the House.

Three women arrested for killing flapshell turtles

A group of three woman poachers who had killed 13 flapshell turtles in a sanctuary in Polonnaruwa area was arrested and a stock of meat seized by a team of wildlife officers from the Polonnaruwa range office yesterday afternoon.

Lankadeepa adjudged most popular paper in Sri Lanka

Our sister paper Lankadeepa was adjudged most popular newspaper in Sri Lanka at Asia Miracle Awards ceremony yesterday.

Most Ven. Dhammajiva Thera honoured in recognition of excellence in Buddhist Piriven Education

Venerable Uda Eriyagama Dhammajiva Maha Thera, distinguished founder of Sati Pasala & Universal Mindful Village and the Chief Incumbent of Nissarana Vanaya Meetirigala Forest Monastery, was felicitated and received prestigious recognition during the recent “National Piriven Day” hosted at Temple Trees, the Prime Minister’s Official residence.

SC orders Rs. 2.6Mn compensation with interest for young woman injured in 2003 bus accident

The Supreme Court has upheld a judgement awarding Rs. 2.6 million in compensation, along with legal interest to a young woman who sustained grievous injuries in a 2003 bus accident at Gunasinhapura, Colombo.

Sri Lankan workers in Israel seek to return home due to conflict

An increasing number of Sri Lankan expatriates in Israel are choosing to return home as some of them have lost their livelihood due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, according to Sri Lanka’s Ambassador in Tel Aviv Nimal Bandara.

Presidential intervention clears permission for UN-mandated research vessel into SL waters

Despite initial rejection, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s intervention resulted in the UN-mandated research vessel being granted permission to arrive in Sri Lanka and carry out its activities in territorial waters here.

NPP secures 42 hung local bodies while SJB secures 24

The Ruling National People’s Power (NPP) has secured the control of 42 hung councils to date, while the main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has secured 24 councils.

Woman hacked to death in Kosgama

A woman had been hacked to death near Pussellawa Rubber factory in Kosgama yesterday.

Govt turns towards refurbishing residences of MPs at Madiwela

In the midst of economic hardships , the government has turned towards refurbishing residences of MPs at Madiwela, Parliament said yesterday.

‘Melodies with the Media’ concert by Sri Lanka Press Association on June 28

The Sri Lanka Press Association (SLPA) has organized ‘Melodies with the Media’, a colorful evening of mesmerizing music with a host of popular artistes on Saturday, June 28 from 7.00pm onwards at the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) Auditorium of the University of Colombo.

Sri Lankans in Israel asked to be vigilant after US attacks on Iran

Sri Lankan Ambassador in Israel Nimal Bandara has requested the Sri Lankan expatriates to be vigilant and follow safety instructions issued by the Israeli government following missile attacks by Iran in the Northen and Central parts of Israel last morning.

Media Organizations Urge President Dissanayake to Strengthen RTI Commission

The media fraternity yesterday urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to strengthen the Right to Information (RTI) Commission by appointing a chairman for it and make it a robust commission.

Drug shortage puts medical professionals in quandary

In the wake of Daily Mirror’s reports on the prevailing shortage of critical drugs, medical specialists have raised serious concerns over the lack of clear directives from the Ministry of Health regarding how doctors should act when essential medical items are not available within the public health system.

Is State finance going to be politicized? : SJB

Referring to the resignation of State Finance Minister Harshana Sooriyapperuma from Parliament and the reports which said the former State Minister will be the next treasury secretary, main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday questioned as to whether the government is trying to politicize state finance.

Piracy hits eastern seas off Sri Lanka

Piracy has emerged in the eastern waters of Sri Lanka with organised criminal gangs robbing multi-day boats of their catch and fishing gear, a Minister said yesterday.

Lanka Jayaratne sworn in as Colombo High Court Judge

Lanka Jayaratne, former High Court Judge of the Ratnapura Courts and a former Colombo Magistrate, was sworn in as Colombo High Court Judge recently.

Pathfinder Foundation hosts webinar on Connectivity and Cooperation with Japan

The Pathfinder Foundation (PF) hosted a webinar featuring a group of experts from Japan to discuss shared interests and opportunities for cooperation in infrastructure development, connectivity in the Indian Ocean region, defence

Sri Lanka should join Russia-led BRICS: Ranil

Sri Lanka should join the Russia-led BRICS as it has become a grouping to be reckoned with, Former President who is on a visit to Russia said.

National Shoora Council condemns the unprovoked Israeli aggression on Iran

The National Shoora Council (NSC) in a media statement has condemned the several rounds of unprovoked Israeli aggression on Iran overnight Friday, 13th June, attacking multiple Iranian civilian targets, killing Iranian civilians,

Thurstan Diyawanna Knights Office Bearers 2025/26

The Thurstan Diyawanna Knights elected their office bearers for the 2025–2026 term at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and 19th Get-together, held recently at Austasia, Thalawathugoda.

Ven. Kottawe Premaratana Thera passes away at 84

Chief Sanghanayake of Salpiti Korala, Chief Incumbent of Moraketiiya Paramadhamma Temple in Pannipitiya and Depanama Sri Devadhara Temple Venerable Kottawe Premaratana Thera passed away yesterday at the age of 84.

Keheliya’s daughter fails bail, remanded

Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s daughter and son-in-law, who were arrested by the Bribery Commission under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, were released on bail yesterday.

Kandy Esala Perahera festival from July 25 to August 9

This year’s Kandy Esala Perahera festival will be held from July 25 to August 9, as officially announced by Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela.

Sri Lanka added to New Zealand’s skills list

New Zealand has added Sri Lanka and eight other countries to its List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (LQEA), making it easier for skilled Sri Lankans to apply for work and residence visas, according to the New Zealand Immigration.

MP alleges Rs. 2.1 Bn loss in cattle import project involving official holding top Govt. position

Allegations of large-scale financial mismanagement have surfaced again, with opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake claiming that the Sri Lankan government lost more than Rs. 2.1 billion in a controversial cattle import project that ran from 2014 to 2020. The project, reportedly carried out without calling for tenders, has become the centre of renewed scrutiny, as a key official involved remains in a high-ranking government position.