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Ten dead after migrant boat capsizes near Malta, Italian coastguard says

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- At least 10 people have died after a boat thought to be carrying migrants capsized near Malta, the Italian coast guard has said. The vessel, which had set off from the Libyan coa... Read More


Red warning issued for strong winds and rough seas.

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red Warning for strong winds and rough seas, urging naval and fishing communities to take immediate precautions as hazardous sea conditi... Read More


Red warning issued for strong winds and rough seas

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red Warning for strong winds and rough seas, urging naval and fishing communities to take immediate precautions as hazardous sea conditi... Read More


Tamim Iqbal becomes new BCB president

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has taken charge of the country's cricket administration after being elected the new president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), marking... Read More


Vehicle imports remain steady despite surcharge: Customs

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Sri Lanka Customs says vehicle imports have not declined significantly despite the surcharge imposed earlier this year, with imports continuing to contribute substantially to stat... Read More


Opposition protest over detention of Suresh Sallay

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- A protest organised by several opposition political parties is currently underway near the Fort Railway Station in Colombo, condemning what participants describe as the inhumane a... Read More


CAASL chief named Asia-Pacific Aviation Security chair

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- Sri Lanka has secured a key leadership role in regional aviation security, with the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Civil Aviation, Captain Daminda Rambukwella, be... Read More


Private buses to slash services by 50% over fare dispute

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- Commuters across Sri Lanka could face major transport disruptions from tomorrow as private bus operators have decided to cut services by 50 percent, citing mounting losses, rising... Read More


Major food supplier fined for selling expired products

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- A leading food supplier in Nugegoda has been fined Rs. 75,000 and ordered to destroy a stock of food items after pleading guilty to multiple consumer protection violations. The c... Read More


Western Province DS offices recognised for President's fund drive

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- Divisional Secretariat offices that recorded the highest level of performance under the President's Fund decentralisation programme in 2025 were honoured at a special recognition ... Read More