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Colombo HC resumes hearing in Rs. 75 million asset case against Wimal Weerawansa

SriLanka, June 8 -- The case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, alleging unlawful acquisition of assets exce... Read More


Matara dengue surge: 300 premises inspected, 19 referred for legal action

SriLanka, June 8 -- Health authorities have inspected around 300 houses and government institutions in Athuraliya Medical Officer of Health (MOH) division in the Matara District amid a heightened risk... Read More


Suresh Sallay refusing food and water despite being hospitalized, his wife says

SriLanka, June 8 -- The former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay remains hospitalized and has not been consuming food or water, according to his w... Read More


Bus fares may rise 20% amid fuel price surge: Unions

SriLanka, June 8 -- Private bus operations across the island have entered a severe crisis due to rising fuel prices, according to the Chairman of the Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA), Gem... Read More


CoPF summons Treasury Secretary, CBSL Governor over US$ 2.5 cyber heist probe

SriLanka, June 8 -- The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) met today (08) at the Parliament complex at around 3:00 p.m. under the chairmanship of its Chairman, Parliamentarian Dr. Harsha de Silva. Du... Read More


2026 A/L Exam timetable released

SriLanka, June 8 -- The Department of Examinations has announced that the 2026 General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Examination will commence on August 10 and conclude on September 5.... Read More


2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Exam to be held on August 9

SriLanka, June 8 -- The 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination will be held on August 9, the Department of Examinations has announced. According to the Department, the second question paper of the Scho... Read More


10 injured in bus accident near Pinnaduwa Interchange

SriLanka, June 8 -- Around 10 people sustained injuries in a bus accident that occurred near the Pinnaduwa Interchange on the Southern Expressway this evening (08). According to reports, the bus, whi... Read More


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