A private secretary to former Southern Province Chief Minister Shan Wijayalal De Silva was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption over allegations of causing a financial loss of Rs. 16.5 million to the State th

The Colombo Stock Exchange recorded a powerful rebound on 15th June 2026, with both benchmark indices posting substantial gains as improving global sentiment and a more favorable regional outlook restored investor confidence.

The Government of Sri Lanka has reiterated its “Zero Tolerance Policy” on torture, stating that a range of legislative, administrative and institutional measures are being implemented to strengthen human rights protections.

Former Sri Lankan diplomat Ambassador Kananathan paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, J.C.D. Prabhakar, at the Speaker’s office in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in Chennai today (15).

Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, has called for a global shift in the way Artificial Intelligence (AI) is viewed in the world of work, stressing that it should be used to “uplift humanity t

Health Minister and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has directed officials to urgently convene all relevant stakeholders, including District Secretaries from 14 high-risk districts, to strengthen measures against the ongoing dengue outbreak.

After more than three months of war, the United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end hostilities, paving the way for formal negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief and regional security arrangements.

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing, with the support of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), successfully hosted a Sri Lanka Tourism Briefing and Networking Reception on 8 June 2026, bringing together over 120 representatives from China

Iran and the United States have agreed to a memorandum of understanding to end more than 100 days of war, with Tehran saying the agreement includes Lebanon, which has been under intense Israeli attacks since March 2.

The National Housing Authority has allocated funds for the reconstruction of 2,844 abandoned houses in the Northern and Eastern provinces.

India A were handed a 10-run penalty in their tri-series clash against Sri Lanka A on Monday (June 15) after Vipraj Nigam was found running through the protected area of the pitch twice despite the team having been previously warned.

Two suspects were arrested by the Bogawanthalawa Police today (15) for allegedly killing a sambar deer that was roaming in the Chapleton Estate in the Bogawanthalawa area and selling its meat.

The government has cleared the Hadapanagala elephant corridor as part of a national programme aimed at providing a sustainable solution to Sri Lanka’s long-standing human-elephant conflict.

A large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine killed five rescuers in Kharkiv and wounded at least 20 people in the capital Kyiv on Monday as strikes set apartment buildings ablaze and sparked a fire at one of the country’s most significant religious lan

A fresh controversy has erupted over allegations that expired rabies (hydrophobia) vaccines were administered to patients, with Specialist Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa questioning the continued silence of the Health Secretary and the National Medicines Regula

Gold prices in Sri Lanka have risen sharply following a significant increase in global gold rates, which have climbed to around USD 4,325 in international markets.

Motorists using the Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system on the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway receive a 10% discount on the standard toll fee while enjoying faster passage through dedicated toll lanes, the Road Development Authority (RDA) said.

The U.K. will ban social media from offering services to under-16s, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday, as governments around the world face mounting pressure to ensure child safety online.

Four individuals, including the driver of a private tourist vehicle, were arrested following an incident inside the Yala National Park after a collision with a safari jeep at the Yala Junction on June 12.

Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been found guilty of two counts of rape and given four years in prison.

The reported breakthrough between the United States and Iran is a reminder that dialogue remains humanity’s greatest strength, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said while highlighting the need for the continuation of peace.

The Sri Lankan Rupee strengthened against the US Dollar today (15) after several days of depreciation, according to the latest exchange rates released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

The Department of Meteorology has warned of deteriorating sea conditions off parts of Sri Lanka’s southern and southeastern coast, issuing an Amber advisory for strong winds and rough seas.

Parents should remain vigilant as several diseases are currently spreading among children across the country, Specialist Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) in Colombo said.

Trump delayed his attendance to the French region of Evian where leaders of the Group of Seven – or G7 – are set to meet to host his UFC fight birthday event.

A heightened security alert in several areas prompted the police to launch an immediate inquiry on Sunday after an ominous poster appeared near a church on the coastal road in Thoduwawa, Marawila.

The Strategic Studies and Doctrinal Development Unit (SS&DDU) of the Sri Lanka Navy officially launched its new publication, ‘Sri Lanka’s Maritime Heritage and Historical Significance,’ at the Navy Headquarters. At the invitation of the Command