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Strong winds forecast for multiple regions

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- The Department of Meteorology says that strong winds with speeds of 40 to 50 km/h may occur intermittently across several areas countrywide. Accordingly, strong winds are expecte... Read More


Namal alleges JVP-led govt. protecting Easter attack culprits

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) national organiser and parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa accused the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna-led government of systematically concealing the tru... Read More


Police remove satyagraha platform supporting Sallay

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Police have removed a protest platform (staged hut) erected in front of the Colombo Fort Railway Station as part of an ongoing satyagraha campaign. The structure had been set up ... Read More


Sallay proposed settlement in court, claims Father Cyril Gamini

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka states that investigations into the Easter Sunday terror attacks should not be halted for any reason. Speaking at a press conference held today (... Read More


Vehicle number plate printing resumes after a year-long suspension

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Official printing of vehicle license plates, halted for over a year, officially resumed this morning (08) under the leadership of Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways, Dr. Pr... Read More


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