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• Kuwait Temporarily Closes Airspace Due to Iranian Attacks

  Kuwait temporarily closed its airspace early Thursday and diverted flights to alternative airports as a precautionary measure, citing escalating regional... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2026

• Sri Lanka Climbs 14 Places to 67th in 2026 Global Peace Index

  Sri Lanka has moved up 14 places and is now ranked 67th in the world in the 2026 Global Peace Index.  According to the Index, the country has also secured the... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2026

• US Launches New Strikes on Iran; Hormuz Strait Closed

  The United States has launched fresh military strikes on multiple targets in Iran, with the US Central Command (CENTCOM) describing the operation as an act of... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2026

• FIFA World Cup 2026 : Full Group Stage Schedule in Sri Lanka Time

  The FIFA World Cup 2026 will get underway today (June 11) with hosts Mexico taking on South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2026

• CBSL Briefs MPs on Monetary Policy and Economic Developments

  The Central Bank of Sri Lanka on Wednesday (10) conducted a briefing for Members of Parliament on the current monetary policy, exchange rate policy, economic... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2026

• Sri Lanka May Consider Seawater Purification for Drinking Amid El Niño Threat:...

  The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has warned that even distributing purified seawater to meet drinking water needs may become necessary if the forecasted El... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2026

• Canada Introduces Bill to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16

  The Canadian government has introduced a new digital safety bill that would ban social ⁠media for children under 16, with exemptions for platforms that meet... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2026

• Police Probe Fake PHIs Extorting Money from Shop Owners

  Police have received complaints against a group allegedly impersonating Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) and demanding money from shop owners to avoid legal... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2026

• Hayleys PLC Secures Court Order Against Wimal Weerawansa

  The District Court of Kaduwela today (09) issued an enjoining order against former MP Wimal Weerawansa, following an application filed by Hayleys PLC. Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2026

• Charith Wijesundara Features on 7th Artist Spotlight Presented by City of...

  City of Dreams Sri Lanka, in partnership with John Keells Foundation, presents the 7th edition of its Artist Spotlight series titled ‘Urban Pop – Colombo... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2026

• ICC Rates Lord’s and Gaddafi Stadium Pitches as ‘Unsatisfactory’

  The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rated the pitches used for the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord’s Cricket Ground and the third... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2026

• Parliament Approves Sending DMT Fraud Report to Attorney General

  Parliament today (09) approved a motion to refer a Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) report on alleged financial irregularities and fraud in the Department... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2026

• 8 Child Skeletons Among 9 Sets of Remains Unearthed at Chemmani Mass Grave

  Nine more skeletal remains, including eight believed to be children, were discovered today during the 20th day of Phase Three excavations at the Chemmani... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2026

• Circular Issued Revising Salary Structure of Principals

  The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued a new circular revising the salary structure and promotion process for officers... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2026

• Sri Lanka Uncovers US$85 Million Foreign Exchange Fraud Linked to Bogus Imports

  Sri Lankan authorities have uncovered a large-scale foreign exchange fraud in which millions of dollars were allegedly transferred overseas under the guise of... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2026

• Parliament Approves Extension of State of Public Emergency

  Parliament today approved the extension of the State of Public Emergency by a majority of 128 votes. A total of 135 Members of Parliament voted in favour of... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2026

• No Discussion Yet on Extending Retirement Age of Judges: Minister

  The Government has not yet held discussions on extending the retirement age of judges, Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Nalin Jayatissa... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2026

• Lanka Sathosa Cuts Prices of 18 Essential Food Items

  The Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development has announced price reductions on 18 essential food items sold through the... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2026

• Sarana Gunawardena Sentenced to Four Years in Each of Four Corruption Cases

  

  The Colombo High Court today (09) sentenced former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena to four years of rigorous imprisonment in each of four corruption cases... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2026

• Illegal Drone Imports Face Crackdown

  

  Sri Lankan authorities have moved to tighten regulations on drone operations and imports, with mandatory licensing and registration requirements set to be... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2026