Sri Lanka digitizes subsidized railway season tickets

Sri Lanka’s tourism revenue has not declined, and the use of internationally accepted scientific survey methods instead of the previously used data collection system has simply provided a more accurate picture of tourists’ spending patterns, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath told Parliament today (June 9).

The Ministry of Justice and National Integration has urged the public to immediately report any requests for bribes made by Inquirers into Sudden Deaths (ISDs).

Three people have died following a fire that broke out at a restaurant near the Thalawathugoda junction this morning (June 09).

Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena has been sentenced to a total of 16 years of rigorous imprisonment after being found guilty in four corruption cases filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

Investigations into the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks must continue without any interference until the truth is uncovered and justice is delivered to the victims, Colombo Archdiocese Spokesman Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando said.

Former State Intelligence Service Director Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay remains under treatment at the National Hospital of Colombo while some opposition parties have launched a continuous Satyagraha campaign today (June 8) against his continued detention.

Sri Lanka Police have arrested a woman in Wellampitiya after discovering counterfeit US dollar notes worth approximately Rs. 190 million during a raid.

Sri Lanka received US$847 million in foreign remittances from overseas workers in May 2026, according to the latest report released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

A special dengue prevention programme covering 14 high-risk districts and 72 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) divisions across Sri Lanka will begin today (June 8), the Ministry of Health announced.

The printing of vehicle number plates, which had been suspended for more than a year, is set to resume today (June 8) at the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT).

Former State Intelligence Service Director Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay has been admitted to the National Hospital of Colombo for emergency treatment while being held in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says the Government plans to introduce a common preschool curriculum across Sri Lanka by 2027 as part of efforts to strengthen and standardize early childhood education.

The wife of former State Intelligence Service (SIS) chief Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay has lodged an urgent complaint with the Inspector General of Police, alleging that her husband has been subjected to torture, degrading treatment, denial of medical care, and other abuses while in Criminal Investigation Department (CID) custody.

The Sri Lanka Association of Divisional Secretaries and Assistant Divisional Secretaries has announced that its members will completely withdraw from all official meetings held on Mondays from tomorrow (June 8, 2026), in order to protect services provided to the public on the designated Public Day.

Former State Intelligence Service (SIS) chief and retired Major General Suresh Sallay, who is being detained by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks, has not been assaulted, mistreated, or given special treatment while in custody, according to Sri Lanka Police.