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Ex-Intelligence Officer challenges possible arrest in Easter Attack investigation

SriLanka, June 8 -- The Court of Appeal today (08) fixed June 22 for further consideration of a petition filed by former State Intelligence Service officer Colonel Kelum Maddumage, seeking an order pr... Read More


Nearly 37,000 dengue cases reported thus far in 2026

SriLanka, June 8 -- Sri Lanka has recorded nearly 37,000 dengue cases so far this year, marking an increase of approximately 10,000 cases compared to the corresponding period in 2025, health authoriti... Read More


World isn't ready for shocks that are piling up, IMF Chief warns

SriLanka, June 8 -- The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva said that after facing crisis upon crisis in recent years, the world needs to build foundations... Read More


Vehicle number plate printing resumes after year-long suspension at Werahera

SriLanka, June 8 -- Printing of vehicle number plates, which had been suspended for over a year, resumed today (08) at the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) premises in Werahera. The programme was la... Read More


CID informs court Suresh Sallay was admitted to hospital after his health condition deteriorated

SriLanka, June 8 -- The former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, who was in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) under a de... Read More


Ethiopian security forces rescue three abducted Sri Lankans in joint operation

SriLanka, June 8 -- Three Sri Lankans who were abducted in Ethiopia have been successfully rescued following a coordinated security operation. The victims had reportedly travelled to Ethiopia for emp... Read More


Amber advisory issued for strong winds in several provinces

SriLanka, June 8 -- An 'Amber' advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds of about 40-50 kmph over the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Northern and North-central provinces and i... Read More


US Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 335

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The selling rate of the US dollar has surpassed the Rs. 335 mark, according to the latest daily exchange rates released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). According to the ... Read More


Plans to establish 100 'Samurdhi Suwa Bojun Hala' within this year

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, Dr. Upali Pannila, stated that the Department of Samurdhi Development is playing a significant role i... Read More


PM calls for transformative education reforms to tackle inequality and AI challenges

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has delivered the Bishop Cyril Abeynayake Memorial Lecture at the Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour, addressing a distinguished gatherin... Read More