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• Joint Opposition Seeks Probe Against Bribery Commission DG

  

  The Joint Opposition has requested an immediate disciplinary inquiry against the Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2026

• England Crush Sri Lanka in T20 Women’s World Cup Opener

  

  Danni Wyatt-Hodge struck a magnificent century as England made a dream start to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 by beating Sri Lanka by 87 runs at Edgbaston. Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2026

• Sri Lanka Rugby Explains Visa Fiasco After South Korea Awarded 20-0 Win

  

  Sri Lanka Rugby says operational and administrative issues during the final stages of squad preparations led to the cancellation of its Asia Rugby Emirates Men’... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2026

• Missing 6-year-old Child Found Dead in Well

  

  A 6-year-old boy has died after falling into a well in the Puloly South area in Point Pedro, Police said. Police launched an investigation after receiving... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2026

• New Sasakawa Centre Opens in Colombo to Strengthen Japan–Sri Lanka Ties

  

  A new chapter in Japan–Sri Lanka relations was marked with the opening of the Sasakawa Memorial Sri Lanka–Japan Cultural Centre in Colombo on June 11. Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2026

• Special Traffic Plan in Kochchikade for St. Anthony’s Shrine Annual Feast Today

  

  Police have announced a special traffic plan in Colombo today (13) in view of the annual feast of St. Anthony’s Shrine. The Police Media Division said the... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2026

• Heavy Showers, Strong Winds Across Parts of Sri Lanka Today

  

  The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in several parts of the country today (13), with fairly heavy rainfall of aroun... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2026

• Man Arrested at BIA with 26,600 Duty-free Cigarettes

  

  A 40-year-old man was arrested at the arrival terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport early this morning (13) while attempting to smuggle 26,600 duty-fre... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2026

• Namal Welcomes Release of Tamil Artist Hiphop Sangee

  

  SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has welcomed the release of 24-year-old Tamil hip hop artist Sangeethsan Ganeskumar, popularly known as Hiphop Sangee, who was recently... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2026

• Dollar Rate Today: USD Selling Rate Increases to Rs. 337

  

  The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated significantly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (11), compared to Wednesday, with the sellin... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2026

• Court Rejects Shashi Weerawansa’s Appeal Over Passport Case

  

  The Colombo High Court today (11) rejected the appeal filed by Shashi Weerawansa against the two‑year prison sentence and fine imposed for possessing an... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2026

• No Cabinet Decision Yet on Raising Judges’ Retirement Age – Justice Minister

  

  Minister of Justice Harsha Nanayakkara told Parliament today (11) that official Cabinet approval has not been obtained to extend the retirement age of judges... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2026

• CMTA Warns of Further Rs. 40 Billion Revenue Leakage in 2026, Calls for Urgent...

  

  The Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA), the senior-most automotive association in Sri Lanka affiliated with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, has issued an... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2026

• INFRACON 2026 to Bring South Asia’s Infrastructure and Construction Industry to...

  

  INFRACON 2026, Sri Lanka’s only dedicated exhibition for the infrastructure and construction industry, will take place from 3rd to 5th July 2026 at BMICH,... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2026

• Kuwait Restores Air Traffic After Temporary Airspace Closure

  

  Kuwait has resumed normal air traffic operations following the temporary closure of its airspace earlier today, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2026

• 67-year-old Man Arrested Over Alleged Cruelty to Pet Dogs in Negombo

  

  Police in Negombo arrested a 67‑year‑old man on Wednesday (10) after reports emerged that he had subjected two dogs in his care to inhumane treatment at his hom... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2026

• Popular Coffee Shop Fined Rs. 400,000 Over Consumer Law Violations

  

  The Bandarawela Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday (10) fined Barista Coffee Lanka Pvt Ltd (Barista Express) Rs. 400,000 after the company pleaded guilty to four... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2026

• President Chairs Talks on El Niño Impact and Preparedness

  

  A high‑level discussion on the possible impact of the forthcoming El Niño condition and institutional plans to mitigate its effects was held this morning (11) a... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2026

• Sri Lanka Playing XI Announced for 1st T20I

  

  The following is the Playing XI for the first T20I to be played at Sabina Park, Jamaica. 1. Pathum Nissanka 2. Kusal Mendis _-Captain_ 3. Lasith Croospulle 4.... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2026

• Sri Lanka Customs Surpasses May Revenue Target by 16%, Five‑month Collections...

  Sri Lanka Customs has outperformed its May revenue target, collecting Rs. 217.9 billion against the expected Rs. 187.8 billion, a 16% increase, official data... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2026