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• Two More Suspects Arrested Over Fatal Meegoda Accident

  

  Police have arrested two more suspects who were wanted in connection with the fatal road accident in Meegoda. The suspects include the owner of the cab... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2026

• Three Arrested in Borella Over Alleged Forged Land Documents Operation

  

  Three suspects have been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with an alleged operation involving forged land documents, fake... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2026

• Man Arrested with 3,000 Narcotic Pills in Galle Raid

  

  A suspect was arrested in Galle on Friday (05) with nearly 3,000 narcotic pills, including Tramadol and Pregabalin, along with Rs. 125,000 in cash during a... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2026

• Hayleys Mobility Launches the All-New JAECOO J5 HEV, Expanding Sri Lanka’s...

  

  Hayleys Mobility Limited, the mobility arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, has introduced the all-new JAECOO J5 HEV, broadening its range of high-performance... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2026

• New Novel Noor Explores How Intelligence Is Defined Beyond Exam Results

  

  There are some children who grow up believing they are intelligent only if a report card says so. And then there are children like Noor. Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2026

• Middle East Crisis Puts 1.3 Million Sri Lankans at Risk of Food Insecurity: WFP

  

  The economic fallout from the escalating Middle East conflict is pushing more Sri Lankan families toward food insecurity, with a new United Nations World Food... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2026

• India Go Full Strength for Asian Games Cricket; Sri Lanka Face Tour Clash

  

  India’s decision to name a near full-strength squad for the 2026 Asian Games has highlighted a challenge facing Sri Lanka, whose top players are expected to be... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2026

• Public Views Sought on Proposed National Higher Education Policy Framework

  

  The Government has launched a public consultation process to gather views and proposals for a new national policy framework on higher education. Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2026

• Jaffna Students’ Union Condemns Vesak Lantern Vandalism

  

  The Management Studies Commerce Students’ Union (MCSU) of the University of Jaffna has strongly condemned the vandalism of a Vesak lantern during a celebratio... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2026

• SC Lifts Ban on Vavuniya Mayor, Deputy Mayor’s Restriction Continues

  

  The Supreme Court on Tuesday (02) lifted the interim ban imposed on Vavuniya Municipal Council and its Mayor S. Kandeepan, allowing the council to resume... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2026

• 100 Mm of Rain Expected in Some Districts of Sri Lanka Today

  

  Showers are expected in several districts today (03), with about 100 mm of rain expected in some places, according to the Department of Meteorology. Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2026

• Sri Lanka Eye Winning Start in First Match of Mendis-Kirsten Era

  

  Sri Lanka assistant coach Ryan van Niekerk says the team is eager to put its plans into action when they take on the West Indies in the first ODI of the... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2026

• Dollar Rate Today: USD Selling Rate Steady at Rs. 337

  

  The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (03), compared to Tuesday, with the selling rate... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2026

• Finland Hides $23,000 Gold Bar for Tourists to Find

  

  More commonly known as the home of Santa Claus and for its landscapes reminiscent of the magical world of Narnia, Lapland in Finland is inviting tourists to swa... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2026

• Eight Workers Hospitalized After Embilipitiya Garment Factory Fire

  

  Eight (08) female workers from a garment factory in Embilipitiya were admitted to the hospital this morning after inhaling smoke during a fire that broke out... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2026

• Sri Lanka Unlocks US$695 Million IMF Tranche

  

  Sri Lanka’s Treasury has received a tranche of USD 695 million following the successful completion of the 5th and 6th reviews of the International Monetary... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2026

• EU-backed Eco-Industrial Park Program Launches in Sri Lanka

  

  A large-scale capacity-building programme aimed at promoting the Eco-Industrial Park (EIP) concept in Sri Lanka officially commenced in April 2026, targeting... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2026

• Iran Says It Targeted US Fifth Fleet Headquarters and Airbase in Response to US...

  

  Iran said it targeted American bases in the region and a vessel near the Strait of Hormuz in response to what it said were US attacks on an Iran-linked oil... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2026

• Jacqueline Fernandez to Face Trial in INR 2 Billion Money Laundering Case

  

  Indian actress Jacqueline Fernandez is set to face trial in connection with an INR 2 billion money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar. Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2026

• Education Ministry Launches 55 Hostel Projects to Benefit 16,000 University...

  

  The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has launched 55 new hostel projects across state universities islandwide, aiming to... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2026