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Governors Forum wants PC election held under PR system

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The Governors Forum, which cited certain issues that had arisen as a result of the postponement of the provincial council election yesterday, urged the government to hold the poll... Read More


13 foreign nationals arrested at BIA over Rs. 28.4 million cigarette smuggling attempt

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Sri Lanka Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, have arrested 13 foreign nationals for allegedly attempting to smuggle a large consignment... Read More


Court summons two lawyers in Kapila Chandrasena's death case

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena ordered that summons be issued calling the 19th and 20th witnesses, President's Counsel Rienzie Arsecularatne and Attorney-at-Law Udara Muh... Read More


Buddhist pilgrims affected as air fares rise amid dollar surge: Tour Organizers

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The increase in air fares driven by the rising value of the US dollar has caused significant inconvenience to devotees travelling to Buddhist shrines abroad, as well as to tour op... Read More


Rough seas forecast along Western, Southern and Eastern coastlines

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The sea areas extending from Mullaittivu to Pottuvil via Kankasanthurai, Mannar, Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota are expected to be rough at times, with strong gusty winds... Read More


US-gifted TH-57 'Sea Ranger' helicopters arrive in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Ten TH-57 'Sea Ranger' multi-role helicopters granted by the United States Government to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) have arrived in Sri Lanka, marking a significant milestone ... Read More


Sri Lanka Cricket releases player contracts for 2026-27

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Sri Lanka Cricket (Sri Lanka Cricket) has announced the national player contracts for the 2026-2027 season, naming a pool of 46 players for the upcoming one-year cycle. The contr... Read More


Cabinet approves lubricant supply contracts for Sapugaskanda Power Station

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of procurement contracts for the supply and delivery of lubricating oil to the Sapugaskanda Power Station for the upcoming 2026/... Read More


Rs. 1.09bn approved to restore Colombo-Katunayake Expressway lighting

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for a Rs. 1.09 billion project to rehabilitate and upgrade the street lighting system along the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway followi... Read More


Cabinet approves new plan to tackle oil, chemical spills

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The Cabinet has approved a new National Plan and digital platform to respond to oil spills and hazardous chemical spills in Sri Lankan waters. The Government said the move was ne... Read More