14-hour water cut in Galle tomorrow

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 14-hour water cut in the Galle Municipal Council area tomorrow (10) to facilitate essential maintenance work.

Dr. Satyanjal Pandey pays farewell call on Defence Secretary

The outgoing Indian Deputy High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Dr. Satyanjal Pandey, paid a farewell call on Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha, at the Ministry of Defence today.

Tickets for Iran fans revoked, says federation

The World Cup, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, begins on Thursday, with Iran scheduled to play New Zealand on 15 June and Belgium on 21 June - both in Los Angeles - before facing Egypt in Seattle on 26 June.

Lord’s pitch gets sanctioned by ICC

The Lord’s and the Gaddafi stadium pitches where England took on New Zealand and Australia faced Pakistan in a Test and ODI respectively were rated as unsatisfactory by the ICC under the Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process.

Dengue surge as thousands of breeding sites found in major national inspection drive

A nationwide dengue control operation has revealed a worrying number of mosquito breeding sites, raising concerns over public health safety in key institutions including schools, government offices, and construction sites.

Principals’ starting salaries revised; Promotion relief granted

The starting salary of officers in the Sri Lanka Principals’ Service has been revised following Cabinet approval, the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education announced.

Extension of emergency approved by Parliament

The extension of the state of emergency for another month was approved by a majority of 128 votes.

Lanka Sathosa to reduce prices of 18 essential food items from tomorrow

Lanka Sathosa has announced a reduction in the prices of 18 essential food items with effect from tomorrow (10), as part of a government initiative aimed at providing relief to consumers amid rising global prices.

10-hour water cut in several Kalutara areas tomorrow

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced that water supply will be suspended for 10 hours in several areas of the Kalutara District tomorrow (10), due to an interruption in electricity supply to the Kehena Water Treatment Plant.

Permanent appointments for temporary staff recruited since 2018

The Government yesterday formally granted permanent appointments to a group of employees recruited on temporary, casual, substitute, contract and concessionary basis under the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development.

One-third of schools inspected flagged for dengue risk

Schools have emerged as one of the key areas of concern in an islandwide dengue eradication drive, with inspectors discovering mosquito breeding sites and larvae in several educational institutions.

Govt steps up preparations for possible El Niño impact

The Government has begun preparing for the potential impacts of the anticipated global El Niño phenomenon, with special attention being paid to safeguarding food security, agriculture and water resources.

Sri Lanka emerging as a new base for Asia’s scam networks

The crackdown on scam compounds in Cambodia is leading some gangs to relocate to beach resorts and office buildings in Sri Lanka, in what may be the next phase of one of the world’s fastest-growing criminal industries.

Trump says US in ‘final throes’ of Iran deal, Hormuz strait to open in days

United States President Donald Trump has said that a deal between Israel and Iran is imminent, and that the two will leave each other alone for at least a week.

Red warning issued for fishermen as strong winds lash sea areas

The Department of Meteorology has issued an urgent Red Warning for the maritime and fishing community, warning that wind speeds could increase up to 70 kmph in sea areas off the coast from Kankesanthurai to Kalpitiya via Mannar.

Cabinet approves drafting of Digital Economy Bill

The Cabinet has approved a proposal to draft a Digital Economy Bill aimed at accelerating Sri Lanka’s digital transformation and promoting growth in the digital economy.

Sarana Gunawardena sentenced to 16 years of rigorous imprisonment

Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena, who was found guilty in four corruption cases, was sentenced by Colombo High Court Judge Mohomed Mihal to four years’ imprisonment on each count.

LIVE: Sri Lanka A vs India A, 1st Match at Dambulla

Sri Lanka’s chase of 278 got off to a positive start as openers Niroshan Dickwella and Avishka Fernando walked out to the middle.

Government to introduce demerit system for traffic offenses in September: Bimal

The government is planning to introduce a demerit system for traffic offenses in September as a pilot project across the country, Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake said today.

Government railway season tickets go digital from July

The issuance of concessionary railway season tickets for government officials will be fully digitized from July, allowing eligible public sector employees to obtain their tickets online through the Pravesha platform.

Over 200 stakeholders trained to put Sri Lanka’s Green Finance Taxonomy into practice

More than 200 representatives from Sri Lanka’s financial sector, corporate institutions and public agencies have been trained on the practical implementation of the country’s Green Finance Taxonomy under a European Union-backed initiative aimed at accelerating sustainable investments.

Three die after restaurant fire near Thalawathugoda Junction

All three victims who were injured following a fire at a restaurant near Thalawathugoda Junction have succumbed to their injuries, Police said.

Two fined Rs. 180,000 for killing protected barking deer

A Nanu Oya court has imposed fines totaling Rs. 180,000 on two men arrested for killing and butchering a barking deer, a strictly protected species under Sri Lanka’s wildlife laws.

Sri Lanka sets 13% industrial emission cut as key step toward carbon neutrality by 2050

Noting that the government has taken a landmark policy decision to double its emission reduction target for the industrial sector to a 13% commitment, authorities say this move forms the bedrock of Sri Lanka’s long-term climate strategy aimed at achieving 70% renewable energy generation by 2030 and complete carbon neutrality by 2050.

Ravi K questions Govt on IMF programme outcomes, future plans

Opposition MP Ravi Karunanayake today sought clarification from the Government on the outcomes of Sri Lanka’s International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme and the country’s economic strategy beyond the current arrangement.

Central Bank records Rs. 332.38 buy, Rs. 342.08 sell

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued the daily exchange rates for today (09), recording the buying price of the US dollar at Rs. 332.3805.

Sri Lankan workers to gain expanded job opportunities in Cyprus; social security issue to be resolved urgently

Sri Lankan workers are set to receive expanded employment opportunities in Cyprus, while authorities have also moved to address long-standing concerns over social security benefits for retired migrant workers.

Trump says pilots safe after US Army Apache goes down near Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said early on Tuesday that ​the pilots of a U.S. Army ‌Apache helicopter that went down near the Strait of Hormuz ’’are fine.’’

Australia and Sri Lanka launch third phase of Operation Disi Rela

Australia and Sri Lanka have reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to combating maritime crime with the launch of the third phase of ’Operation Disi Rela’, a joint maritime security initiative aimed at safeguarding regional waters from a range of evolving maritime threats. The operation was ceremonially inaugurated on 8 June 2026 at the Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo.

Social media used to target youth with prohibited tobacco products

Social media platforms are being used to market prohibited tobacco products, including vapes and e-cigarettes, to young people in Sri Lanka, according to the Centre for Combating Tobacco.