Jayewardenepura doctor, two others remanded over corruption

A specialist female doctor attached to the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, along with two others, has been remanded until June 24, 2025.



Sri Lanka temporarily suspends sending workers to Israel due to ongoing conflict

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism in Sri Lanka has announced that all employment-related travel to Israel has been temporarily suspended due to the current conflict between Israel and Iran.



Sri Lanka Government approves special fixed deposit scheme for senior citizens

The government of Sri Lanka has officially approved the implementation of a special fixed deposit scheme for senior citizens, as outlined in the 2025 Budget.



Sri Lanka and France sign debt restructuring agreement

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.



Opposition walks out in protest against Speaker’s conduct

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.



Neurosurgeon and Clerk of Jayewardenepura Hospital arrested by CIABOC

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 Lanka vows economic sovereignty by 2028

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.



Rs. 474 Million Jackpot: Sri Lanka’s Biggest Lottery Win

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.



Colombo Central Bus Stand set for major upgrade

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 Lanka President, IMF discuss economic recovery amid global challenges

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.



SJB suspends six Dambulla PS members for ignoring party orders

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 elected new Mayor of Colombo

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



Sri Lanka freezes assets of 88 individuals linked to crime and financial fraud

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



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.