Sri Lanka must protect the right to freedom of expression

The U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has noted that the country must protect the right to freedom of expression.



Five-year-old child found dead with cut injuries from a construction site in Mulleriyawa

The body of a 5-year-old child, with cut wounds believed to have been caused by the pieces of a broken glass bottle, has been recovered by the police at a construction site in Mulleriyawa.



It is imperative to equip our armed forces with state-of-the-art technologies and capabilities – Defence State Minister

As an extension of the excellent bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and India, cooperation in the area of Defence has continued to grow and strengthen over the years.



ADB provides Sri Lanka access to concessional financing

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday (June 07) said it has approved Sri Lanka’s eligibility to access concessional financing.



Over 20 injured in bus lorry collision at Hanwella

At least 20 passengers were injured and hospitalised following a collision between a bus and a lorry at Hanwella, Embulgama on the Colombo-Avissawella road early this morning (June 09).



Sri Lanka signs agreement with RM Parks Inc to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply

In a bid to address the foreign exchange crisis in Sri Lanka and ensure a steady supply of fuel, the Ministry of Power and Energy has taken decisive action.



Police secures court order to block NPP protest planned for today

The National People’s Power (NPP) is planning to launch a series of protests from today (June 08) to demand that the Local Government Election be held.



Danushka Gunathilaka to face rape trial in Australia

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka will stand trial on a rape charge stemming from an alleged incident which occurred while he was in Australia to play in the Twenty20 World Cup last year.



Digital Promotion Agency to be established for introducing new App to collect data of public sector – President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced plans to establish a Digital Promotion Agency aimed at developing computer applications for the collection and monitoring of data from various government entities in Sri Lanka.



SriLankan CEO believes ‘worst is over’, expects $50 Million profit next year

Sri Lanka’s national carrier is  expecting a profit of USD 50 million for the upcoming year, SriLankan Airlines CEO Richard Nuttall revealed, adding that he also expects passenger traffic to surpass pre-COVID levels by the end of 2023 owing to the ‘economic boom’ in tourism.



Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets increase by 26.2% in May

Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets stood at USD 3,483 million in May 2023, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).



Sri Lanka to process online applications for passports from June 15

Online applications to have passports delivered to the residence can be submitted from June 15, 2023, the Department of Immigration and Emigration said.



Sooriyawewa Pradeshiya Sabha secretary arrested for soliciting Rs.50,000 bribe

The Sooriyawewa Pradeshiya Sabha secretary has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) while soliciting a bribe of Rs.50,000 at the Pradeshiya Sabha.



Nathasha Edirisooriya and Bruno Divakara further remanded

Stand-up comedian Natasha Edirisooriya and the owner of the ‘SL VLOG’ YouTube channel Bruno Divakara, were further remanded until June 21 by the Fort Magistrate Court.



MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam arrested in Colombo

The Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) leader and MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam, who is accused of obstructing the duties of police officers, was arrested this morning (June 07).



Yohani de Silva gets ‘Golden Visa’ from Dubai

Singer and cultural icon Yohani de Silva who rose to fame with the song ‘Manike Mage Hithe’ has been awarded the prestigious Golden Visa in Dubai, marking a significant milestone in her illustrious career.