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World Ocean Day national event underway at Diyatha Uyana

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- The national programme to mark the International Ocean Day is scheduled to be held today at Diyatha Uyana in Battaramulla under the patronage of Environment Minister Dhammika Pata... Read More


Sri Lankan foreign remittances surge 32% in May

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Official remittances to Sri Lanka climbed 32% to 847 million US dollars in May 2026, extending an upward trajectory observed since 2024. Central Bank data reveal that these foreig... Read More


Sri Lanka records major budget surplus in first quarter

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- A sharp rise in revenue pushed the state budget into a significant surplus during the first quarter of 2026. Latest data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka show a primary surplus ... Read More


Woman arrested with counterfeit US dollars

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- A woman in possession of a stock of counterfeit US dollar notes valued at over 190 million rupees was arrested at a house in the Wellampitiya area. Police stated this regarding th... Read More


Special dengue eradication drive kicks off

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- A special programme to control dengue mosquitoes takes place today (08), tomorrow (09), and the day after tomorrow (10). The Ministry of Health decided to implement this 3-day in... Read More


Public trust outlasts temporary political power

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Public trust in state institutions remains permanent despite the temporary nature of political power. Former Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Sabry stated this in a special note share... Read More


Court to revisit Colonel Maddumage petition over Easter probe

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- The Court of Appeal has fixed for June 22 the further consideration of a petition filed by former State Intelligence Service officer, Colonel Kalum Maddumage, seeking an order pre... Read More


Sallay hospitalised, CID informs Court

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has informed the Fort Magistrate's Court through a motion that former State Intelligence Service Chief, retired Major General Suresh Sa... Read More


Sri Lankans abducted in Ethiopia rescued

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Three Sri Lankans who were abducted while in Ethiopia for employment or other purposes have been successfully rescued following a joint special operation, international media repo... Read More


5 arrested over Omanthai murder case

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Police Headquarters says that five suspects, including the main suspect, have been arrested by the Omanthai Police in connection with the murder of a man in the Navatkulum area un... Read More