Fire at Horana elders’ home kills 11 people

A total of 11 people have been confirmed dead following a massive fire that broke out at an elders’ home in Anguruwatota, Horana on Tuesday evening, police said.

Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund lies idle

While many people affected by the Ditawah cyclone are still languishing in safe centres or in temporary locations waiting to be relocated, it was revealed yesterday that the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund established aiming to rebuild the country following the severe devastation has not been utilised.

US House votes to rein in Trump’s war powers in rebuke over Iran

The US House of Representatives passed a measure that seeks to halt President Donald Trump from taking further military action in Iran.

Kusal, Nissanka and Chameera Lead Sri Lanka to Series-Opening Win

Sri Lanka took a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series with a convincing 41-run victory over West Indies at Sabina Park, thanks to key contributions from Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka and Dushmantha Chameera.

CPC to reduce fuel import bill to USD 198 million in July

Claiming that the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) had to spend USD 520 million for fuel imports in May as more shipments were procured in April, CPC Chairman D.J. Rajakaruna said today the fuel bill will be reduced to USD 198 million in July.

NIC mandatory for 2026 G.C.E. (O/L) exam applications: Examinations Department

The Sri Lanka Examinations Department has announced that it is mandatory to include the National Identity Card (NIC) number when applying for examinations conducted by the department.

Three-wheeler operators expected Saradiel-style rule from Government

National Taxi App Three-Wheelers’ Professional Collective President Jasmine Lanka says many in the industry had expected the current government and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to follow the example of the legendary folk hero Utuwankande Sura Saradiel after coming to power.

Sri Lanka Schools Dialog Under-19 League Rugby Tournament 2026

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Trump says Iran has agreed to not have a nuclear weapon

U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed not to have a nuclear weapon and that he would ​probably meet with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei at some point ‌if things ’’work out’’.

Reports claiming suspension of Suwa Seriya ambulance service false

Reports circulating on social media claiming that the Suwa Seriya ambulance service would cease operations from 8.00 p.m. today are false, informed sources confirmed.

Eleven missing, nearly 50 injured in fire at elderly care home in Horana

At least eleven persons are reported missing and nearly 50 others have been hospitalised after a fire broke out at an elderly care home in the Batagoda area of Horana today, police said.

23,000 teachers to be recruited by end of 2026, says PM

Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Harini Amarasuriya said approval has been granted to recruit 23,000 teachers in line with a court ruling on teacher appointments, with the recruitment process expected to be completed by the end of this year.

Health Ministry to recruit 3,000 nursing students

The Health and Mass Media Ministry has issued a special gazette notification to recruit 3,000 nursing students as part of its plan to strengthen the country’s nursing workforce and achieve its target of recruiting 13,600 nurses between 2025 and 2029.

Rs. 35 million robbed from Horana People’s Bank

A sum of Rs. 35 million prepared for replenishing ATM machines was robbed from the Horana branch of People’s Bank by an unidentified individual this afternoon, police said.

Parliamentary Select Committee invites public proposals on review of election laws

The Select Committee of Parliament to review the laws dealing with Elections (excluding laws dealing with Provincial Council Elections) and report to Parliament and submit its proposals and recommendations in that regard has commenced calling for public proposals and views.

Global tariffs and geopolitical shockwaves trigger broad market selloff on CSE

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ended Wednesday’s session sharply lower as investor sentiment deteriorated amid escalating global geopolitical tensions and fresh trade policy concerns. Rising uncertainty surrounding ongoing war conditions, coupled with the announcement of new tariff measures imposed by the United States on foreign exporters, triggered a risk-off sentiment across regional and local markets.

Rs. 13.5 billion allocated for national school development in 2026

Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Harini Amarasuriya said that Rs. 13.5 billion has been allocated in the 2026 Budget for the development of physical resources in national schools and colleges, the highest amount ever allocated for the purpose.

Vested interests behind extension of judicial officers’ retirement age

The government’s move towards extending the retirement age of the judges by two years is aimed at satisfying a few persons and thereby inflicting undue influence on the judiciary, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) said in a statement today.

Japan opens employment pathways for Sri Lankan fisheries graduates

Sri Lanka and Japan have reached a policy-level agreement to create technical employment opportunities in Japan for Sri Lankan fisheries graduates while strengthening cooperation to modernize Sri Lanka’s fisheries sector.

Four arrested with 19 revolvers in Dematagoda

The Police have arrested four suspects in possession of 19 revolver-type firearms. According to the police, the suspects and the sizable cache of weapons were uncovered during a special operation carried out by the Western Province Northern Crime Division in the Dematagoda area.

Rupee slips further against US dollar

The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar today (03), compared to Tuesday, with both buying and selling rates showing an increase.

Fire sweeps through a New Delhi building, killing at least 21 people

A fire swept through a building in a New Delhi neighborhood Wednesday (June 3), killing at least 21 people and injuring several others, police said.

TikTok billionaire overtakes Mukesh Ambani as Asia’s second-richest person

Zhang Yiming surpassed Mukesh Ambani to become Asia’s second-richest person after a rise in ByteDance Ltd.’s valuation and further progress in the Chinese firm’s AI ambitions.

Medical reports reveal PTSD, depression, anxiety in detained Suresh Salley

Retired Major General Suresh Salley, who is currently being detained and questioned by the Criminal Investigation Department under the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, is suffering from depression, anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), his counsel informed Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today.

Yoshitha Rajapaksa money laundering case: Appeal Court issues notice on AG

The Court of Appeal today issued notice on the Attorney General in connection with a revision application filed by Yoshitha Rajapaksa in the money laundering case commonly known as the ’Manik Malla’ case, which is pending before the Colombo High Court.

Bangladesh’s Khalilur Rahman elected UN General Assembly president

According to results announced by the United Nations on Tuesday, Rahman received 99 votes, defeating Cyprus’s Andreas S. Kakouris, who secured 91 votes.

US targets Sri Lanka and 59 other economies in forced labor tariff proposal

The Trump administration on Tuesday proposed imposing additional duties of 10% or ​12.5% on imports from 60 economies after determining their failures to curb trade in ‌goods made with forced labor are unreasonable and restrict U.S. commerce.

Further report filed in US$ 2.5 million Treasury fraud investigation

A further report regarding the incident in which a sum of US$ 2.5 million belonging to the Sri Lankan Treasury was transferred to a fraudulent party, was submitted to Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today by the Criminal Investigation Department.

98 Acres Resort to expand in Ella with USD 5.1M investment deal

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is set for a significant boost following a USD 5.1 million investment agreement signed between the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka and the Vella Group to expand the luxury property 98 Acres Resort & Spa in the central highlands of Ella.

Iranian drone attack hits Kuwait airport, wounding people

Kuwait said Wednesday it had suspended commercial flights after an Iranian drone attack hit the country’s airport, wounding a number of people.