Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s two daughters and son-in-law appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (June 19) to provide statements.

Newly appointed Defence Attaché (DA) of the United States (US) to Sri Lanka, Lieutenant Colonel Matthew House, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), yesterday (June 18) at his office.

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that the then Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Uragasmanhandiya Police Station and the then OIC of its Crimes Division violated fundamental human rights by subjecting a young man to inhumane torture after arresting him in connection with a gold theft investigation in 2019 to obtain a confession.

A meeting chaired by Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunneththi and Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe was held on June 17, 2025 at the Sri Lankan Parliament to improve coordination between the Ministry of Industries and district-level operations.

Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), presided over a meeting on Tuesday (June 17) to address ongoing issues concerning the perimeter fence of the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA).

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (June 18) praised outgoing Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana for his exceptional service to the country, particularly during Sri Lanka’s recent economic recovery.

Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, along with his wife and daughter, was taken into custody today (June 18) by officials from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

Vraie Cally Balthazaar of the National People’s Power (NPP) officially assumed duties today (June 18) as the 26th Mayor of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), becoming only the second female mayor in the Council’s history.

An accident occurred this morning (June 18) in the Meennana area on the Ratnapura-Colombo main road when a bus and a container truck collided.

Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara, has issued a detailed update on the worsening security situation in Israel following a series of ballistic missile attacks launched by Iran.

The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government in Sri Lanka states that strict legal action will be taken regarding misconduct and assaults against public officials.

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

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.

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 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.