Air India flight AI171 crashes after takeoff from Ahmedabad, 242 on board

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people crashed into a residential area shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad airport this afternoon (June 12).



Over 5 Million Toque Macaques in Sri Lanka – Census Report

The report of the National Animal Census conducted in Sri Lanka on March 15, 2025, was released today (June 12).



Sri Lanka Prisons Spokesman quits over pardon scandal

Commissioner Gamini B. Dissanayake, who served as the Prison Media Spokesman, has reportedly tendered his resignation to the Acting Commissioner General of Prisons, Nishan Dhanasinghe.



Sri Lanka to cultivate unused lands to ensure food security

The Ministry of Urban Development, Construction and Housing has announced that action has been taken to cultivate all uncultivated lands in Sri Lanka to ensure food security in the country.



President Dissanayake meets German Foreign Minister in Berlin

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with German Foreign Minister Dr. Johann Wadephul yesterday evening (June 11) at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Berlin.



Sri Lankan, German Presidents hold bilateral talks

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier today (June 11) at Bellevue Palace in Berlin during his official visit to Germany.



Maid at former Minister Keheliya’s residence arrested

A female domestic worker who had been employed at the residence of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella was taken into custody today (June 11) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).



Suspended Prisons Chief Thushara Upuldeniya further remanded until June 25, 2025

Thushara Upuldeniya, the Commissioner General of Prisons, has been ordered to be further remanded until June 25, 2025, by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali.



Sri Lanka moves to ban physical punishment causing injury

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved key legal amendments to ban physical punishments that cause bodily harm in all sectors across the country.



Sri Lanka to increase electricity tariffs by 15% from June 12, 2025

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved a 15 percent increase in electricity tariffs, effective from tomorrow, June 12, 2025.



NPP takes control of Bandarawela Municipal Council – Sagara Dheera elected mayor

The National People’s Power (NPP) has taken control of the Bandarawela Municipal Council following an internal election held today (June 11) to appoint key positions.



Ranil summoned by CID over substandard vaccine probe

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been summoned to appear before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (June 11).



Suspended Prisons Chief Thushara Upuldeniya remanded until June 11, 2025

Thushara Upuldeniya, the Commissioner General of Prisons, was ordered to be remanded until tomorrow (June 11) by Colombo Additional Magistrate Manjula Rathnayake.



President calls for moral revival and unity on Poson Poya Day

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Poson Poya Day message, emphasizes the timeless value of non-violence and the need to rebuild a morally grounded society inspired by the teachings of the Dhamma.



CID arrests suspended prisons chief Thushara Upuldeniya

The Commissioner General of Prisons, Thushara Upuldeniya, who is currently suspended from his position, has been taken into custody by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).



Ravi Kumudesh suspended for breaching public service regulations

Medical Laboratory Technologist and well-known trade union activist Ravi Kumudesh has been suspended from duty for violating the Establishments Code by contesting in the 2024 Parliamentary Election.