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SJB suspends Horana Organiser Charith Abeysinghe

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has taken steps to suspend the party membership of its Horana Organiser, Charith Abeysinghe, following his arrest and subsequent remand over an a... Read More


Dayasiri, Kumara Jayakody stage showdown in Parliament

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- pposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekera and former Minister of Power and Energy Kumara Jayakody engaged in a heated argument in Parliament on the issue of inferior quality coal. The a... Read More


Large rooftop solar owners asked to disconnect from grid during Poson

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- As electricity demand is expected to fall during the Poson holidays, owners of rooftop solar systems with a capacity of 300 kW and above have been asked to disconnect from the na... Read More


SLTB to receive 600 new buses by year-end

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- The Ministry of Transport and Highways has announced plans to add 600 new buses to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) fleet by December in a bid to strengthen public transport ... Read More


Govt will control solar power systems by next year: Minister

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- The government will be able to take control of solar power systems by next year with the fixing of 2,000 modems, Deputy Minister of Power and Energy Akram Ilyas told Parliament t... Read More


Gnanasara Thera's case over alleged anti-Islam remarks fixed for July 31

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- The Colombo High Court today ordered that the case filed by the Attorney General against Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaththe Gnanasara Thera, over allegedly... Read More


Which teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32?

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage is beginning to take shape as teams battle for a place in the newly expanded Round of 32. With the tournament featuring 48 nations for the ... Read More


Sri Lanka marks Olympic Day

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) commemorated Olympic Day 2026 with a vibrant celebration at Independence Square in Colombo, bringing together athletes, offici... Read More


Export growth hits 2026 high in May with US$ 1.57bn in earnings

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Exports recorded the strongest monthly growth so far this year in May, with total exports, including merchandise and services, expanding 18.34 percent from a year earlier to US$ ... Read More


Indices close in red

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Sampath Bank, LOLC Holdings and Ceylon Grain Elevators with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.1bn. A similar be... Read More