Shreyas Iyer to lead India at 2026 Asian Games; Bumrah returns, Vaibhav earns spot

Shreyas Iyer will lead India at the 2026 Asian Games after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced a strong 15-member squad for the Men’s T20 event in Japan.

Shakira refutes “fake” images of her with Colombian presidential candidates

Shakira has spoken out against “fake” images of her supporting Colombian presidential candidates and has reaffirmed her commitment to “democracy” amidst the upcoming Colombian election.

Dengue risk reaches critical level as 35,300 cases reported

The risk of dengue transmission across Sri Lanka has reached a very high level, health authorities have warned, following a sharp rise in infections recorded at the beginning of this year.

Health officials urge early treatment and caution on medication

Health officials have urged the public to seek immediate medical attention if dengue symptoms such as fever persist, especially among pregnant women, children, and the elderly.

Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rate in first ODI against the West Indies

Sri Lanka have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against the West Indies in the first ODI in Jamaica on 3 June.

India’s ’Cockroach’ youth movement founder arrives in New Delhi to protest Modi

The founder of India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party arrived in New Delhi on Saturday to lead a protest against Prime Minister Narendra ​Modi’s government, taking the country’s largest online youth movement to the ‌streets for the first time.

Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US

Canada’s food inspection agency has announced a temporary ban on livestock from the US state of Texas after flesh-eating screwworms were discovered in calves this week.

Islandwide mosquito control drive set for June 08–10

A special national mosquito control programme will be implemented on June 08, 09, and 10 across 72 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas in 14 districts, health authorities announced.

Rough seas and strong winds expected across Sri Lankan waters

The Meteorology Department has issued a warning for sea areas around Sri Lanka, advising fishermen and naval communities to exercise extreme caution due to rough sea conditions and strong gusty winds.

179 urea bags confiscated in fertilizer price scam in Matara

The Matara Magistrate’s Court has imposed fines and suspended prison sentences on a fertilizer distributor and a local agro dealer after they pleaded guilty to charges related to selling urea fertilizer at incorrect prices, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) said.

Free vehicle tuning dansala on June 10-11

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced that a special “vehicle tuning Dansala” will be held on June 10 and 11 in front of its head office in Narahenpita.

Public help sought to identify Sri Lankan woman in Lebanon

The Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry has appealed to the public for assistance in identifying a woman believed to be of Sri Lankan origin and currently residing in Lebanon.

Drop in bee population strikes Sri Lanka’s food sector: Expert

Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector is being urged to adopt more bee-friendly farming practices as experts warn that the decline of pollinators could threaten food production, increase cultivation costs and reduce farmers’ profits.

Two more arrested over deadly Meegoda crash

Police today arrested two more suspects, including the registered owner of the cab involved in the fatal Meegoda crash that claimed six lives during Vesak celebrations. The arrests came six days after the incident, when the suspects surrendered to the Meegoda Police Station accompanied by legal counsel.

Chinese Defence Attaché meets Defence Secretary

Senior Colonel Fu Xiao, the newly appointed Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry of Defence.

Iran’s football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say

Iran’s football team has been granted visas to enter the US ahead of the the World Cup next week, US officials have confirmed.

Students join Green Walk

We spend on coils but ignore mosquito breeding sites’ – Dr. Serasinghe

Sri Lankans spend large sums of money on mosquito coils and repellents while failing to address the root causes of mosquito infestations, according to Dr. Prasanga Serasinghe, Director of the National Anti-Malaria and Mosquito Control Campaign.

Fever for 48 hours? See a doctor immediately, Health official urges

People suffering from fever for more than 48 hours should seek immediate medical attention, Director of the National Anti-Malaria and Mosquito Control Campaign Dr. Prasanga Serasinghe has warned.

No reduction in vehicle imports: Customs data challenges Government expectations

Despite claims that a temporary 50% surcharge on vehicle import duties was introduced to curb non-essential imports and ease pressure on foreign exchange reserves, fresh remarks from the Customs Department indicate that vehicle imports have not seen a significant reduction in 2026, raising questions over the effectiveness of the policy.

NASA reverses evacuation alert order for astronauts aboard space station

A worsening air leak aboard the International Space Station ‌prompted five astronauts to take shelter and prepare for evacuation for roughly two hours on Friday as Russia attempted to fix a crack on its portion of the orbital laboratory, NASA said.

Govt. presses ahead to join world’s largest trading bloc

The government has decided to move on with the initiative undertaken in 2023 to join the world’s largest trade bloc, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)’, which accounts for 30 per cent of global GDP (Gross Domestic Product), and three member states, Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia, have already thrown their weight behind Sri Lanka.

Gazette issued for establishment of Chartered Institute of media professionals

A Gazette notification has been issued by the Government to establish the Chartered Institute of Media Professionals as a statutory corporate body.

Sri Lanka calls for stronger international action on ocean conservation

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Ramalingam Chandrasekar, has emphasized the importance of international cooperation in addressing global marine conservation challenges while representing Sri Lanka at the Island States Ocean Summit (ISOS) held in Tokyo, Japan, from June 2 to 4.

Hellfire in Horana

The catastrophic evening blaze at the Senehase Kedella care facility in Batagoda, Horana, has claimed the lives of 13 residents so far, exposing a horrifying reality of systemic neglect, locked gates and medieval restraint practices.

Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72

British actor Anthony Head, best known for his roles in TV shows including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso, Merlin and Little Britain, has died at the age of 72.

Shark attack; One fisherman missing, another loses finger

A fisherman disappeared, and another received serious injuries when they came under attack by a shark in the deep sea off Wennappuwa.

US attacks Iranian coastal sites after Iran launches drones in latest flare-up

U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal ​radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military said, in the latest ‌escalation complicating efforts to end the war between the two countries.

Sri Lanka hopeful of removing new tax proposed by U.S.: Minister

In the wake of the United States’ proposed additional duties on Sri Lanka, Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha said yesterday that Sri Lanka has been in discussion with the United States on matters involving forced labour and that Sri Lanka will be able to remove the proposed duty as necessary measures are being taken to prevent any use of forced labour in the supply chain.

FIFA ups payments to clubs who send players to World Cup

Clubs whose players go to the World Cup, or appeared in qualifying, will receive increased compensation this summer, FIFA, the governing body of world football, announced on Friday.