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Iran launches new aerial attack on Israel, Israeli strikes kill 244 in Iran

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Iran's Health Ministry spokesman Hossein Kermanpour has said that 244 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on Iran over the past 65 hours. In a post on the social media... Read More


Showers above 50mm expected in parts of Sri Lanka today

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Showers have been predicted at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-western provinces today (16). Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some pl... Read More


Sri Lanka economy reports 4.8% growth in first quarter

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Sri Lanka's economy grew 4.8% year-on-year in the first three months of 2025, official data showed on Monday, indicating a deepening recovery from its worst financial crisis in d... Read More


SC hears contempt case against Immigration Controller General

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- The contempt of court case filed against Controller General of Immigration and Emigration Harsha Illukpitiya, who is currently in remand custody, was taken up for hearing before ... Read More


Assets of 88 individuals frozen over links to organized crime & fraud

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Authorities have frozen the assets of 88 individuals linked to organized crime and financial fraud, the police announced. Among those affected are several high-profile drug traf... Read More


Two sisters killed on pedestrian crossing in Polgasowita

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Two sisters died after being hit by a speeding car while crossing at a pedestrian crossing in Koralaima, Polgasowita, police stated. Two children of one of the deceased also sus... Read More


Govt. prepares to sell another batch of vehicles

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- A tender has been called for the sale of used vehicles belonging to the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure. According to the Ministry, the vehicles include 16 l... Read More


SJB suspends party membership of 6 Dambulla PS members

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has suspended the party membership of six members of the Dambulla Pradeshiya Sabha with immediate effect. A statement issued by the SJB, signed ... Read More


'No room for policy errors' - warning to Sri Lanka from IMF

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- With increasing tariffs, developments in the Middle East, uncertainty around energy prices, Sri Lanka has no room for policy errors, according to a stark warning issued by Dr. Gi... Read More


NPP also secures power in Ratnapura Municipal Council

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- The National People's Power (NPP) today (16) succeeded in establishing power in another Municipal Council and two more Pradeshiya Sabhas. Accordingly, the Ratnapura Municipal Co... Read More