Sri Lankan worker injured in Iran missile strike on Israel

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.



Donald Trump rejected Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader

U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected a plan by Israel to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to three U.S. officials who spoke to CBS News.



IGP Deshabandu faces daily probe by special committee

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.



Workshop held to promote use of AI in Sri Lanka’s public service

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.



Two Sri Lankan women affected in Iran’s missile strikes on Israel

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.



Daya Gamage’s companies to be auctioned over loan default

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



IMF’s Gita Gopinath arrives in Sri Lanka for landmark visit

Dr. Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has arrived in Sri Lanka for a two-day official visit.



“Our soldiers are coming for you”: Trump issues warning amid Iran tensions

President Donald Trump delivered a powerful speech during a grand military parade held in Washington, D.C., marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.



Sri Lanka Government issues safety notice for nationals in Iran and Israel

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka has issued a safety notice for all Sri Lankan nationals currently residing in Iran and Israel, as well as for their families back home, due to rising tensions in the region.



Sri Lanka’s acting Minister of Defence visits Turkish Navy ship TCG Büyükada

Sri Lanka’s Acting Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), visited the Turkish Navy ship TCG Büyükada (F-512) on Friday (June 13).



Sri Lanka probes Prison Chiefs’ hidden assets

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have launched investigations into the assets of all prison superintendents in Sri Lanka.



Iran and Israel exchange heavy strikes amid rising tensions

Iran and Israel launched major missile and air attacks against each other early Saturday, marking a dangerous escalation in their long-running conflict.



Sri Lanka President Dissanayake meets German Minister to boost economic ties

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently on an official visit to Germany, met with the German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Reem Alabali-Radovan, in Berlin on Friday (June 13).



Sri Lankans can now access President’s Fund services online nationwide

Sri Lankans can now apply for a wide range of services under the President’s Fund online from any Divisional Secretariat across the country, starting June 21, 2025.



Sri Lanka woos German investors to boost sustainable tourism

Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with German tourism and travel industry representatives this morning at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Berlin, during his official visit to Germany.



Keheliya Rambukwella’s corruption trial set for September 2025

The Colombo High Court has set September 25, 2025, as the trial date for former Minister of Mass Media Keheliya Rambukwella and former Chairman of the State Printing Corporation Jayampathi Bandara Heenkenda.