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PARLIAMENTARY DEFENCE CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE MEETS UNDER PRESIDENT DISSANAYAKE

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The Ministry of Defence Consultative Committee met today (17), in Parliament, chaired by the Minister of Defence and President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake. According to a statemen... Read More


SRI LANKA RELOCATES TEHRAN EMBASSY AMIDST ESCALATING MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Sri Lanka has taken steps to relocate its Embassy in Tehran, Iran, due to the escalating military situation in the region, Foreign Minister Vijith Herath announced today. Speaki... Read More


105 SHOPS IN ANURADHAPURA TO FACE LEGAL ACTION AFTER POSON WEEK RAIDS

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced that legal action will be taken against 105 shops in Anuradhapura following raids conducted during Poson Week. The CAA stated ... Read More


BENJAMIN NETANYAHU POSTPONES SON'S WEDDING

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The wedding of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son has been reportedly postponed amid the escalating conflict with Iran. Netanyahu's son, Avner Netanyahu, was set to ... Read More


AOC GRANTED FOR DIRECT DOMESTIC FLIGHTS BETWEEN RATMALANA AND JAFFNA

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka has granted an Air Operator Certificate to David Peiris Airlines yesterday, authorising direct domestic flights between Ratmalana Airpor... Read More


TWO ARRESTED FOR MURDER AND THEFT IN WENNAPPUWA

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Police have arrested two suspects in the Seeduwa area in connection with the murder of a security guard and the theft of a van from a luxury house in Wennappuwa. The body of the... Read More


OPPOSITION LEADER ALLEGES VIOLATION OF GUIDELINES IN ELECTING HEADS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT BODIES

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has accused the government of acting contrary to proper guidelines concerning the election of heads for local government bodies. Premadasa mad... Read More


PLANTATION MINISTRY INVITES TENDERS FOR VEHICLE SALE

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure has invited tenders for the sale of several of its vehicles. Tenders have been called for 16 luxury vehicles, 3 other ve... Read More


Mega Power Lottery Creates History with Record-Breaking Prize

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The Mega Power lottery made history yesterday (June 16) with its 2210th draw, awarding the largest lottery prize money ever in Sri Lanka. The lucky winner claimed an astounding R... Read More


Election Commission to Gazette Remaining Local Government Councilors; NPP Gains Mayoralties

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The Election Commission announced that the names of 223 more councilors are expected to be gazetted out of the total of 8,795 elected in the local government elections. Commissio... Read More