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Police alert on scams using officer photos on social media

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The Sri Lanka Police have requested the public to remain highly vigilant as there has been a significant increase in financial frauds carried out via social media using photograp... Read More


2026 School Rugby League: St. Joseph's defeats St. Anthony's

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- St. Joseph's College, Maradana, secured a narrow victory over St. Anthony's College, Kandy, by 23-20 in a closely contested match held today (12) under the 'Plate Segment' of the... Read More


'We are working assuming we will remain in power,' says Minister Lal Kantha

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- Agriculture, Lands, Irrigation and Livestock Minister K.D. Lal Kantha says that the National People's Power (NPP) is operating with the determination that it will remain in power... Read More


Sri Lanka bans raw mineral exports under updated national policy

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The export of mineral resources in their raw form without value addition faces an official ban under Sri Lanka's updated National Mineral Policy, which takes effect after 27 year... Read More


Sallay family warns legal action if daily visits restricted

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The wife of Retired Major General Suresh Sallay, Manori Sallay, has made an urgent appeal for daily visits to her husband, warning that his health is deteriorating rapidly due to... Read More


Tourism arrivals top 1.05mn, despite decline in revenue

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka from June 1 to June 10, 2026, reached 37,459, bringing total arrivals for the year to 1,059,481. India remained the largest source market, contribu... Read More


Sewwandi remanded for a further 30 days

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today (12) that Ishara Sewwandi, who was arrested and detained for questioning over allegedly aidi... Read More


Bollywood trio receives warm welcome at BIA Silk Route Lounge

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- Renowned Bollywood celebrities Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Jacqueline Fernandez arrived in Sri Lanka today. They were welcomed at the Silk Route facility at Band... Read More


Kuwait introduces new domestic worker recruitment rules

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The State of Kuwait has issued new rules regulating the recruitment of domestic workers, allowing restricted hiring to 10 approved countries - including Sri Lanka - while banning... Read More


UNP discusses restructuring and future alliances

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The United National Party working committee meeting took place yesterday afternoon at the political office on Flower Road in Colombo, under the patronage of former President and ... Read More