Direct Ahmedabad-Colombo flights to begin, boosting tourism and business travel

Direct flights between Ahmedabad and Colombo are set to begin this week, offering travellers from India’s Gujarat state easier access to Sri Lanka while reducing the need for connecting flights through Mumbai and Delhi.

Water Supply disrupted in Mahara and Gampaha until Saturday morning

Water supply to the Mahara Pradeshiya Sabha and Gampaha Pradeshiya Sabha areas has been suspended from today (June 19) until 8.00 a.m. on Saturday (June 20) due to a sudden rupture in the main water supply line near the Kadawatha Central Expressway.

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Indonesia to halt free meal scheme during holidays

Indonesia will suspend its free meal scheme during holiday periods, after mass protests in the capital condemned wasteful spending and demanded that the goverment address worsening economic conditions.

Andy Burnham’s election to parliament sets up bid to oust UK PM Starmer

Labour mayor Andy ​Burnham cleared a path to ousting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after winning a parliamentary seat in northern England on Friday in what could be most consequential ‌local election in more than six decades.

Investigation Board appointed over Kalpitiya Range incident

special Board of Inquiry has been appointed by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) to investigate a confrontation that occurred between Air Force personnel and a group of individuals, including a police officer, during a bomb disposal exercise at the Kalpitiya field firing range on June 17.

World Cup Matchweek 2: Qualification Race Heats Up

The opening matchweek of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is complete, and the race for places in the newly expanded Round of 32 is already heating up. With 12 group winners, 12 runners-up and the eight best third-placed teams advancing, every point could prove crucial.

US lifts naval blockade as Iran’s supreme leader says Trump made deal ’out of desperation’

The US has dropped its naval blockade of Iran after the two countries signed a deal to end the war in the Middle East.

Mahayaya Vinita Thera no longer a monk, probe underway

A statement has been issued in response to the case involving Tufts Buddhist Chaplain Ven. Vineetha Mahayaye, who was among seven men arrested on Saturday by the Boston Police Department’s Human Trafficking Unit on allegations of attempting to pay for sexual acts.

Sri Lanka find right combination in WI defeat

West Indies sealed the three-match T20 series (2-1) with a thrilling victory in the last game over Sri Lanka where the visitors were beaten in the final over.

Iran war casts fresh shadow over Sri Lanka’s recovery

Sri Lanka’s fragile economic recovery faces renewed external headwinds after Fitch Ratings downgraded its outlook on a growing number of emerging market sectors, warning that the ongoing Iran conflict is

Over 1,200 killed in road accidents in less than six months

The Sri Lanka Police has reported that 1,297 people were killed in road accidents across the country between January 1 and June 16, 2026.

No price hike for vehicles already imported by May 15: Deputy Minister

Labour Minister and Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando says there is no possibility of increasing prices for vehicles that had already been imported to the country by May 15.

Three types of cardiac stents withdrawn immediately due to safety concerns

The Medical Supplies Division (MSD) have ordered the immediate withdrawal of three types of ’inferior’ cardiac stents and instructed hospitals across Sri Lanka to isolate all remaining stocks without using them, in a major nationwide safety alert affecting heart treatment services.

Sri Lanka, India recognize urgency, but no result on implementation yet

In the wake of the West Asian or Middle East crisis, Sri Lanka and India have recognized the need for the expeditious implementation of the Trincomalee petroleum hub project for energy security, but no specific timeline is carved out yet, Daily Mirror learns.

Messi’s father recovering from 'health issue': family

Lionel Messi’s father is recovering from an unspecified ’’health issue’’, the Argentina star’s family said Thursday, appealing for privacy after a flurry of recent media reports.

‘Two leaves and a bud’ becoming fiction as climate change hits tea: Dilmah Chief

The centuries-old standard that defines premium Ceylon Tea is at risk of becoming “a fiction” as climate extremes disrupt growing conditions across Sri Lanka’s tea lands, Dilmah Tea Chairman and Chief

Wasim Akram Hails Sri Lanka as a World-Class Travel Destination

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has described Sri Lanka as one of the world’s finest holiday destinations, praising the island’s natural beauty and his long-standing connection with the country.

Ministry issues list of foods prohibited in school canteens

The Health Ministry has issued a revised list of foods prohibited for sale in school canteens, aimed at promoting a healthier generation of children and reducing the growing risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.

Govt to seek interpol notices for wanted ex-ministers, underworld figures

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala today said that Blue Notices or Red Notices will be issued in the future to bring back former ministers and underworld figures who have court-issued arrest warrants and are believed to be overseas.

Namal criticises dengue response and Government policies

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer, MP Namal Rajapaksa, has criticised the government’s dengue control measures, alleging inefficiency in local authority responses and broader policy failures.

Ancient ’Robin Hood’ tree is dead, experts say

The Major Oak, one of the UK’s most iconic trees due to its vast age, size and links to the legend of Robin Hood, is believed by experts to have died.

Over 1,200 killed in road accidents in less than six months

The Sri Lanka Police has reported that 1,297 people were killed in road accidents across the country between January 1 and June 16, 2026.

Hospital system may struggle if dengue cases increase further: Minister

Sri Lanka’s hospital system may struggle to cope if the number of dengue patients continues to rise, Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has warned.

South Korea’s Lee leaves G7 with Trump’s pen

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung left the G7 summit in France with the souvenir of a pen from U.S. President Donald ​Trump and the promise of a golf game after a ‌dinner discussion he described as making progress over the issue of North Korea.

Unquenchable Scottish thirst for World Cup beer pushes Boston bars to the limit

Bars in Boston are gearing up for a second tidal wave of drinking by Scotland’s Tartan Army of football fans who nearly drained some pubs of all their beer in the first ​weekend of their World Cup occupation of the city.

Did Govt. ask for America’s FBI report ?If not why? asks UNP

The United National Party (UNP) yesterday raised questions over the failure of the present government to ask for the material on the investigation carried out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Easter Sunday attacks since it has restarted the investigations.

First tankers cross strait under Iran deal

Three Saudi-flagged supertankers carrying 6 million barrels of crude sailed through the Strait of Hormuz ​on Thursday, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a deal with Iran to end the war that has disrupted global energy supplies.

HSBC fined over Australian scam failures

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Sugeeshwara Bandara remanded until July 1

The leader of the New People’s Front, Sugeeshwara Bandara, who was arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) this morning, was remanded until July 1 by the Fort Magistrate’s Court.