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Oil prices extend gains after Iran suspends talks with the US
Oil prices extend gains after Iran suspends talks with the US
Oil prices are rising more sharply after Iranian state media reported Iran had suspended talks with the United States, dashing hopes that a deal towards ending the war could be agreed in the coming days. MORE..
Over 33,000 dengue cases and 19 deaths reported so far in 2026
Over 33,000 dengue cases and 19 deaths reported so far in 2026
A total of 33,572 dengue cases and 19 deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka so far this year, according to health authorities. MORE..
Supreme Court sets aside High Court order in Treasury bond case
Supreme Court sets aside High Court order in Treasury bond case
The Supreme Court today (01) overturned a ruling by a three-judge bench of the Colombo High Court that had prevented the continuation of charges filed under the Public Property Act against several defendants in the 2016 Treasury bond case. MORE..
New Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army assumes duties
New Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army assumes duties
Major General K.V.N.P. Premaratne RSP USP nps psc of the Sri Lanka Artillery assumed duties as the 69th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, the second most senior appointment in the Army, at the Army Headquarters. MORE..
Suspect remanded over taxi driver robbery case
Suspect remanded over taxi driver robbery case
An individual arrested in connection with the robbery of a taxi driver who operated through a ride-hailing application after allegedly hiring a vehicle under the guise of a paid trip has been remanded. MORE..
Duo arrested over killing of businessman in Kalutara
Duo arrested over killing of businessman in Kalutara
The main suspect and another individual have been arrested in connection with the planned shooting death of a businessman in Kalutara. MORE..
Police introduce mandatory six-month firearm inspection for licence holders
Police introduce mandatory six-month firearm inspection for licence holders
Sri Lanka Police have issued a new directive requiring licence holders of firearm to present their weapons for inspection every six months as part of licence renewal procedures for 2026. MORE..
“Dubai Sudda” arrested over alleged foreign job fraud
“Dubai Sudda” arrested over alleged foreign job fraud
An individual known as “Dubai Sudda” has been arrested in Kaduwela over allegations of recruiting Sri Lankans for employment in Dubai and Moldova using tourist visas. MORE..
No official confirmation on arrest of Shiran Basik, says Public Security Minister
No official confirmation on arrest of Shiran Basik, says Public Security Minister
No official notification has yet been received regarding the reported arrest of alleged major drug trafficker Shiran Basik in Dubai, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated. MORE..
US bombs radar and drone sites in Iran
US bombs radar and drone sites in Iran
The United States said Monday that it bombed radar and drone sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American drone over the weekend. Iran then said it launched a strike of its own, and Kuwait reported incoming fire. MORE..
Container transport charges increased by 5%
Container transport charges increased by 5%
The Container Transport Owners’ Association (CTOA) has announced a 5% increase in container transport charges with effect from today (01). MORE..
Appeals Court fixes June 17 for facts verification in Nalin Fernando petition
Appeals Court fixes June 17 for facts verification in Nalin Fernando petition
The Court of Appeal has ordered that a petition filed by imprisoned former Minister Nalin Fernando, seeking the dismissal of an indictment served against him by the Attorney General in connection with the “carrom board case,” be called on June 17 for the verification of facts. MORE..
SC dismisses Wele Suda’s appeal against death sentence
SC dismisses Wele Suda’s appeal against death sentence
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed against the death sentence by drug kingpin Gampola Vidanage Samantha Kumara, alias ‘Wele Suda’, who was sentenced to death in connection with heroin trafficking. MORE..
Services resume after brief system failure at Narahenpita DMT office
Services resume after brief system failure at Narahenpita DMT office
Services at the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) head office in Narahenpita were disrupted today (01) following a computer system breakdown that lasted nearly two hours. MORE..
Indian Naval Ship Airavat arrives in Colombo
Indian Naval Ship Airavat arrives in Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship ‘Airavat’ has arrived in Colombo on a three-day visit. MORE..
Luxury bus service between Katunayake Airport and Makumbura resumes
Luxury bus service between Katunayake Airport and Makumbura resumes
The luxury bus service operating between the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre has resumed operations from today (01). MORE..
Police seize 50 modified motorcycles during Vesak operations in Kalutara
Police seize 50 modified motorcycles during Vesak operations in Kalutara
More than 50 motorcycles have been taken into custody that were allegedly ridden in a disruptive and unsafe manner during the Vesak festival period. MORE..
Sri Lankan teenager killed after brawl at Chennai bar
Sri Lankan teenager killed after brawl at Chennai bar
A bar brawl spilled onto the road with a group of youth crashing their car into a bike, killing an 18-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil woman and critically injuring her 17-year-old female friend near Thirumangalam in the city late on Saturday night. MORE..
Cab driver arrested over fatal Meegoda accident remanded
Cab driver arrested over fatal Meegoda accident remanded
The driver of the cab involved in the fatal accident at the Meegoda junction where six persons were killed, has been remanded until June 16. MORE..
Colombo HC to fix trial dates in Gnanasara Thero case on June 26
Colombo HC to fix trial dates in Gnanasara Thero case on June 26
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed against the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS), Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, be called on June 26 to fix dates for trial. MORE..
237 suspected meningitis cases reported across Sri Lanka
237 suspected meningitis cases reported across Sri Lanka
A total of 237 suspected cases of meningitis have been reported from several parts of Sri Lanka, according to the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health. MORE..
| June 1, 2026 1:36 pm
Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar
Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar
At least 46 people have been killed and dozens more wounded after an explosion in a village in a region of Myanmar under insurgent control, rescue teams have told the BBC. MORE..
81 forests declared as reserves under ‘Vanaspathi’ programme so far with more to be gazetted
81 forests declared as reserves under ‘Vanaspathi’ programme so far with more to be gazetted
Under the ‘Vanaspathi’ Programme launched in 2025, a total of 81 forests have so far been declared as forest reserves through gazette notifications. MORE..
114th ILO conference begins in Geneva with Sri Lankan delegation in attendance
114th ILO conference begins in Geneva with Sri Lankan delegation in attendance
The 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILO) commenced today (01) in Geneva, Switzerland. MORE..
QR-based fuel quota system to be strictly enforced in future – Minister
QR-based fuel quota system to be strictly enforced in future – Minister
The Minister of Ports, Civil Aviation, and Energy, Anura Karunathilaka, stated that the QR code-based fuel quota system currently in place is expected to be strictly enforced in the future. MORE..
| June 1, 2026 12:09 pm