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NPP secures power in 200 local government bodies

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- The National People's Power (NPP) has so far succeeded in securing power in 200 local government bodies across the country. The NPP secured outright victories in 151 local gover... Read More


Israeli defence minister orders attacks on Iran after ceasefire 'violation'

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday (Jun 24) he had ordered the military to strike Tehran after Iran fired missiles in violation of a ceasefire after 12 days of ... Read More


SJB secures power in Gampola UC and Bentota PS, chaos in Bandaragama

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- The establishment of power in several local government institutions where no party had a clear majority following the 2025 Local Government election took place today (24). Accor... Read More


Iran-Israel ceasefire: IDF claims truce breached as missiles launched from Iran

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Israel is reporting a fresh round of missiles has been fired from Iran. The Israeli Defense Force said "defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat". The Israel Def... Read More


We will not fail the people of Sri Lanka despite Israel-Iran conflict - Cabinet Minister

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Unlike previous administrations, the present government will not fail the people of Sri Lanka despite the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, the Minister of Plantation and... Read More


Sri Lanka will maintain constructive dialogue with UN on human rights issues: FM

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tourism and Foreign Employment, Vijitha Herath has reaffirmed the government of Sri Lanka's commitment to maintaining a constructive and cooperative ... Read More


Middle East Crisis: Colombo and Mattala airports on standby for emergency landings

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and the Mattala International Airport have been kept on standby for any requests by civil airlines for emergency landings, the Civil ... Read More


PM Harini leaves for Canada

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has left for Canada early this morning (24). Prime Minister Amarasuriya who is the Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational ... Read More


SriLankan Airlines diverts multiple flights amid airspace closures

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Five SriLankan Airlines flights have been diverted to the Muscat International Airport in Oman, the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the Dubai Intern... Read More


SJB member elected Mayor of Hambantota Municipal Council

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has established power in the Hambantota Municipal Council, where the opposition held a majority in the previous local government election, and se... Read More