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Fool-proof, tight conditions for prisoners' release in future

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Following malpractices involved in the release of prisoners, the Justice Ministry will introduce fool-proof, tight conditions for remission of jail terms of those behind bars in ... Read More


June tourist arrivals surge, but monthly target faces steep climb

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Sri Lanka's tourism sector witnessed a robust start to June, with arrivals in the first five days surging by 35.92 percent year-on-year to 21,293. This marks a significant increa... Read More


No further operational halts at East Container Terminal - SLPA

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) yesterday moved to reassure the shipping industry an end to operational shutdowns at the East Container Terminal (ECT) previously required fo... Read More


Ranil begins dialogue with TPA

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) ally Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) met former President Ranil Wickremeisnghe at his Flower Road office yesterday to discuss several political issu... Read More


Controversial clearing of 323 containers sparks delays at Colombo Port: Opposition MP

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- The decision by Customs officers to subject all containers to stringent inspections following the controversial clearing of 323 containers has led to significant delays at the Co... Read More


78-year rabies eradication drive becomes a 'beggar's wound': AWC says

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- The Animal Welfare Coalition (AWC) strongly criticised successive Health Ministries for what it describes as a "veritable beggar's wound" in the guise of a rabies eradication pro... Read More


Sri Lankan wins big at Manhunt International

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Sri Lanka's Piyumal Sithum Pattuwearachchi was named First Runner-Up at the 23rd edition of Manhunt International, held today in Bangkok, Thailand. Pattuwearachchi, who represen... Read More


Sinkhole disrupts train services on upcountry railway line

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Train services along the Upcountry Railway Line have been disrupted following the sudden appearance of a sinkhole between Peradeniya and Kandy, the Department of Railways confirm... Read More


PUCSL to reveal revised electricity tariffs today

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said that the revised electricity tariffs for the second half of 2025 will be released today (June 11). Published by HT Digi... Read More


Sri Lanka Police deploy 24/7 security at Chabad houses

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Police said today that any threats to the safety of foreign nationals on the island will be evaluated, and appropriate security measures will be implemented accordingly. In resp... Read More