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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


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