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World Bank approves $150M program to support Sri Lanka’s clean energy transition
World Bank approves $150M program to support Sri Lanka’s clean energy transition
The World Bank Group approved a new $150 million program to support Sri Lanka’s move toward clean, reliable, and affordable energy. MORE..
Police bust fake currency racket after suspect nabbed with counterfeit notes
Police bust fake currency racket after suspect nabbed with counterfeit notes
The Hatharaliyadda Police have uncovered a counterfeit currency note operation following a tip-off received last afternoon (20), concerning the circulation of fake currency in the area. MORE..
Earthquake hits northern Iran as Israeli air strikes continue
Earthquake hits northern Iran as Israeli air strikes continue
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck northern Iran on Friday, while Israeli air strikes continued to hit the country. MORE..
UK parliament votes for assisted dying, paving way for historic law change
UK parliament votes for assisted dying, paving way for historic law change
Britain’s parliament voted on Friday in favour of a bill to legalise assisted dying, paving the way for the country’s biggest social change in a generation. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says that several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today. MORE..
Sri Lankan mother-daughter duo nabbed with fake Indian passports
Sri Lankan mother-daughter duo nabbed with fake Indian passports
A woman and her daughter from Sri Lanka were taken into custody for entering India with counterfeit Indian passports. MORE..
District-level committees to be appointed to resolve human-elephant conflict
District-level committees to be appointed to resolve human-elephant conflict
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed relevant officials to swiftly implement a formal mechanism to resolve the human-elephant conflict, which significantly impacts both the rural economy and people’s lives. MORE..
Iran says no nuclear talks under fire, sources say Qatar met energy majors
Iran says no nuclear talks under fire, sources say Qatar met energy majors
Iran said on Friday it would not discuss the future of its nuclear programme while under attack by Israel, as Europe tried to coax Tehran back into negotiations and the United States considers whether to get involved in the conflict. MORE..
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to visit Sri Lanka
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to visit Sri Lanka
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 23 to 26 June 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism confirmed today. MORE..
Deputy Minister Harshana Suriyapperuma resigns as MP
Deputy Minister Harshana Suriyapperuma resigns as MP
The Secretary General of Parliament has informed the Chairman of the Election Commission in writing that a vacancy has arisen in Parliament due to the resignation of Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma. MORE..
Ads promoting overseas property investments: Public urged not to be misled
Ads promoting overseas property investments: Public urged not to be misled
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) advises the public not to be misled by advertisements published in the print and social media, which promote overseas property investments, and also offering guidance on obtaining foreign financing for such purposes. MORE..
Netanyahu faces backlash for calling son’s twice-postponed wedding a ‘personal cost of war’
Netanyahu faces backlash for calling son’s twice-postponed wedding a ‘personal cost of war’
Standing before the shattered facade of Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a sombre message invoking the spirit of wartime London during the Blitz. MORE..
Chamithri Rambukwella released after meeting bail conditions
Chamithri Rambukwella released after meeting bail conditions
Chamithri Jayanika Rambukwella, daughter of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who was previously remanded after failing to meet bail conditions, was released on bail today (June 20) after fulfilling the stipulated requirements. MORE..
NPP secures power in Ukuwela PS and Seruwila PS; SJB takes Beruwala PS
NPP secures power in Ukuwela PS and Seruwila PS; SJB takes Beruwala PS
Nimal Karunathilaka, representing the National People’s Power (NPP), has been elected as the Chairman of the Ukuwela Pradeshiya Sabha in Rattota, Matale. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s FDI records 90% increase in first quarter 2025
Sri Lanka’s FDI records 90% increase in first quarter 2025
The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka has successfully increased Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by US$96 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared with the same period in 2024. MORE..
Three including DMT Deputy Commissioner further remanded
Three including DMT Deputy Commissioner further remanded
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (June 20) ordered the further remand of three suspects, including a Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT), who were arrested on bribery charges. MORE..
Two inmates at Boossa Prison stage roof protest
Two inmates at Boossa Prison stage roof protest
Two inmates of Boossa Prison commenced a protest today (June 20) by climbing onto the roof of the prison to oppose the intensive searches being conducted inside the facility. MORE..
SLPP suspends party membership of Galle Deputy Mayor
SLPP suspends party membership of Galle Deputy Mayor
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has suspended the party membership of Priyantha Godagama Sahabandu, who was elected as the Deputy Mayor of the Galle Municipal Council this morning (20). MORE..
NPP Chairman of Balangoda Pradeshiya Sabha resigns
NPP Chairman of Balangoda Pradeshiya Sabha resigns
Ranjith Udaya Kumara, who was elected to the Balangoda Pradeshiya Sabha representing the National People’s Power (NPP), has officially resigned from his position as Chairman of the Pradeshiya Sabha. MORE..
NPP secures power in Galle Municipal Council
NPP secures power in Galle Municipal Council
The National People’s Power (NPP) has established power in the Galle Municipal Council following the inaugural council meeting held today (June 20), under the patronage of the Commissioner of Local Government. MORE..
Israel-Iran conflict: EU and UK ministers to hold talks with Iran in Geneva
Israel-Iran conflict: EU and UK ministers to hold talks with Iran in Geneva
Foreign ministers from the UK, France, and Germany are due to meet their Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araqchi, in Geneva on Friday, as international efforts intensify to ease mounting tensions over Tehran’s nuclear programme. MORE..
Former NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa granted bail
Former NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa granted bail
Former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusitha Halloluwa, has been granted bail after being produced before the Fort Magistrate’s Court today (20), said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
44 vehicles including buses temporarily taken off the road over safety concerns
44 vehicles including buses temporarily taken off the road over safety concerns
Inspection officers from the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) temporarily removed a total of 44 vehicles, including both Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and private buses, from service during a special inspection conducted on the Hatton–Kandy main road on June 19. MORE..
85 Chinese nationals deported from Sri Lanka over criminal offenses
85 Chinese nationals deported from Sri Lanka over criminal offenses
The Officer-in-Charge of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, has confirmed that a total of 85 Chinese nationals involved in various criminal activities, including cybercrimes, were deported from Sri Lanka this morning (June 20) via a special SriLankan Airlines flight. MORE..
Sri Lanka Customs earns Rs. 165 bln from vehicle imports this year
Sri Lanka Customs earns Rs. 165 bln from vehicle imports this year
Sri Lanka Customs has announced that it has earned a revenue of around Rs. 165 billion from vehicle imports alone so far this year, following the government’s decision to lift the ban on automobile imports. MORE..