The Court of Appeal today (11) postponed further consideration of a writ petition filed by the former head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay... MORE..

Sri Lanka’s tea exports to the UAE continued to grow in 2025, reaching 18.32 million kilograms compared to 17.73 million kilograms in 2024, registering an increase of 3.3 per cent, a senior official said. MORE..

Twelve police officers were injured and 16 arrests were made in the second night of unrest in Northern Ireland following the Belfast knife attack, Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has said. MORE..

Another fire incident has been reported on a vessel with an Indian crew, near Shahid Port off the coast of Oman. MORE..

Around 22.8% of Sri Lanka’s employed population is currently exposed to Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando has said.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attended a meeting held at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (11) to review the potential impacts of the anticipated El Niño phenomenon and the preparedness plans of relevant institutions to address its effects. MORE..

The Ministry of Health has raised concerns over the widespread use of non-standard plastic utensils and containers in food preparation and consumption, warning that prolonged exposure could contribute to a range of serious health conditions.

Three individuals arrested in Hali-Ela, Badulla while allegedly in possession of two elephant pearls ("Gaja muthu") have been remanded until June 19 by the Badulla Magistrate’s Court, according to Hali-Ela Police.  MORE..

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced that a 12-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas, today (11), due to essential maintenance work to relocate water pipelines in connection with the construction of the Central Expressway. MORE..

The number of forcibly displaced people dropped for the first time in a decade last year, as more opted to return home despite often unsafe and unstable conditions, the UN said on Thursday (Jun 11).