Sri Lanka and France have officially signed a bilateral agreement as part of the island nation’s external debt restructuring process, marking a major step forward in its efforts to stabilize the economy, the Ministry of Finance announced.

Several opposition Members of Parliament in Sri Lanka walked out of the Parliament chamber today (June 17) in protest, accusing Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne of acting in a dictatorial manner, according to Chief Opposition Whip MP Gayantha Karunathilaka.

A specialist neurosurgeon and a clerk attached to the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declared that by 2028, Sri Lanka will have laid the foundation for a stable and self-reliant economy, one capable of independently meeting its external debt obligations.

Sri Lanka saw its biggest-ever lottery win yesterday (June 16) when the grand prize of Rs. 474,599,422 was claimed in the National Lotteries Board’s (NLB) Mega Power lottery.

The Central Bus Stand in Colombo is undergoing a major renovation as part of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative, which aims to improve public infrastructure while promoting cleanliness and sustainability in key public spaces across the country.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with the visiting delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), including First Deputy Managing Director Dr. Gita Gopinath, this morning (June 16) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has suspended six members of the Dambulla Pradeshiya Sabha with immediate effect for defying party instructions in the election of the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Sabha.

Vraie Cally Balthazaar of the National People’s Power (NPP) has been elected as the new Mayor of the Colombo Municipal Council.

The Sri Lanka Police have frozen the assets of 88 individuals suspected of involvement in organized crime and financial fraud.

A Sri Lankan youth has been injured in an Iranian missile attack in the Bnei Brak area of Israel, according to Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara.

The committee appointed to investigate the alleged abuse of power by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, who is currently under suspension, will meet daily starting today (June 16) until the investigation is concluded.

A special workshop focused on using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve productivity and efficiency in Sri Lanka’s public service was held today (June 15) at Temple Trees in Colombo.

The Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel has confirmed that two Sri Lankan women were affected during Iran’s overnight missile attacks on Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Bat Yam.

Three institutions reportedly owned by former Minister Daya Gamage are set to be publicly auctioned following a decision by the Colombo Commercial High Court.