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Shooting incident reported in Akmeemana

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Two persons on a motorcycle have opened fire at a residence on Dissanayake Mawatha, Wewegodawatte, Akmeemana, Galle. The shooting occurred at around 5 a.m. today (23), police sa... Read More


Public urged to avoid misusing 119 emergency hotline

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Sri Lanka Police has issued a public appeal requesting all citizens to refrain from misusing the 119 emergency hotline. There have been several instances where the 119 emergency... Read More


Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma assumes duties as new Finance Secretary

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Dr. Harsha Suriyaaratchi has assumed duties as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. Former Deputy Minister Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma... Read More


U.S. must be punished, Iran President says: Report

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The United States must be punished for the weekend attacks on nuclear facilities, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told French President Emmanuel Macron, according to Iran's T... Read More


US Embassy's special request to nonimmigrant visa applicants

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The United States Embassy in Colombo has requested all individuals applying for a F, M, or J nonimmigrant visa to change the privacy settings on all of their social media account... Read More


Iran's exiled 'crown prince' says he is ready to take over from Ayatollah Khamenei

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The exiled son of Iran's last shah today offered himself up as interim leader to take over running the country as it transitions away from dictatorship. Reza Pahlavi, whose supp... Read More


UN Human Rights Chief arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk has arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago, Ada Derana reporter said. Human Rights Commissioner Turk will rema... Read More


'Sathosa' case against Johnston Fernando adjourned till July 30

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister Johnston Fernando and three others was taken up for hearing ... Read More


Sri Lanka grants clearance to FAO research vessel

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The government has granted clearance to a research vessel of the Food and Agriculture Organization scheduled to commence research engagements in Sri Lanka in August. Thushara Ro... Read More


Sri Lanka's inflation climbs in May

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Year-on-Year basis, has increased to 0.6% in May 2025, compared to -0.8% in April 2025, a... Read More