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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..
Grade 5 Scholarship Exam to continue until 2029, says Deputy Minister
Grade 5 Scholarship Exam to continue until 2029, says Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Madhura Senevirathna, has confirmed that the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination will not be suspended immediately. MORE..
Nearly 2,000 killed in road accidents during first half of 2025
Nearly 2,000 killed in road accidents during first half of 2025
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police for Traffic Control and Road Safety, Indika Hapugoda, has revealed that nearly 2,000 people have lost their lives in fatal road accidents during the first six months of 2025. MORE..
More Sri Lankans expected to leave Israel in the coming days
More Sri Lankans expected to leave Israel in the coming days
Necessary arrangements will be made to assist Sri Lankans working in Israel to leave the country at any given time if required, Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Israel Nimal Bandara has stated. MORE..
Scientific study to be conducted to minimize crop damage by wild animals
Scientific study to be conducted to minimize crop damage by wild animals
A committee comprising government officials and experts has been appointed under the leadership of Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake to seek and implement sustainable solutions to manage and control the damages caused by wild animals to food production through a scientific approach. MORE..
Trump to decide on US action in Israel-Iran war within two weeks, White House says
Trump to decide on US action in Israel-Iran war within two weeks, White House says
US President Donald Trump will decide in the next two weeks whether the U.S. will get involved in the Israel-Iran air war, the White House said on Thursday, raising pressure on Tehran to come to the negotiating table. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected today
Several spells of showers expected today
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today (20), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
UN rights chief: Israel-Iran hostilities inflict severe civilian harm
UN rights chief: Israel-Iran hostilities inflict severe civilian harm
The large-scale attacks carried out by Israel across Iran, along with missile and drone strikes launched by Iran in response, have caused serious human rights and humanitarian impacts on civilians and risk igniting a broader regional conflict, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said in a statement issued on Thursday. MORE..
Sri Lanka-Bangladesh FTA?
Sri Lanka-Bangladesh FTA?
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra has expressed Sri Lanka’s interest in strengthening relations with Bangladesh’s private sector. MORE..
Kumana entrance of Yala National Park to open tomorrow for Kataragama pilgrimage season
Kumana entrance of Yala National Park to open tomorrow for Kataragama pilgrimage season
The Kumana entrance, located on the eastern side of the Yala National Park is scheduled to be opened tomorrow (20) in preparation for the 2025 Kataragama pilgrimage season. MORE..
Police investigation underway over assets of 28 politicians
Police investigation underway over assets of 28 politicians
An investigation has been initiated regarding the assets of 28 politicians, including current Members of Parliament and prominent ministers of the previous government by the Illegal Property or Assets Investigation Division of the Police Department. MORE..
German lab tests reveal substandard immunoglobulin vials contained harmful bacteria
German lab tests reveal substandard immunoglobulin vials contained harmful bacteria
Court was today (19) informed that the controversial “substandard immunoglobulin vials” which caused widespread controversy in the country, contained harmful and highly dangerous types of bacteria and salt for the human body. MORE..
Iran’s leader should ‘no longer exist’ - Israel defence minister
Iran’s leader should ‘no longer exist’ - Israel defence minister
Israel’s defence minister Israel Katz has said Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, “can no longer be allowed to exist” after the Soroka hospital was hit during an Iranian missile attack, according to local media and the AFP news agency. MORE..
One of Keheliya’s daughters remanded after failing to fulfill bail conditions
One of Keheliya’s daughters remanded after failing to fulfill bail conditions
One of the daughters of former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella who was granted bail earlier today, has been ordered to be remanded after failing to fulfill the bail conditions, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Sri Lanka has underinvested in higher education and research for decades: PM
Sri Lanka has underinvested in higher education and research for decades: PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says that Sri Lanka’s strong educational foundation has not translated into a leading, innovative, sustainable, resilient state or society, as the country has underinvested in higher education and research for decades. MORE..
Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill signed into law
Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill signed into law
Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has signed the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill into law, the Department of Communication of Parliament stated. MORE..
Kandy Esala Perahera to commence on July 25
Kandy Esala Perahera to commence on July 25
The Sri Dalada Esala Perahera of the Scared Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy is scheduled to commence on July 25. MORE..
SJB’s Manjula Senaviratne elected Chairman of Aranayaka PS, Deputy Chairman from Sarvajana Balaya
SJB’s Manjula Senaviratne elected Chairman of Aranayaka PS, Deputy Chairman from Sarvajana Balaya
Manjula Senaviratne of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) was today (19) elected the Chairman of the Aranayaka Pradeshiya Sabha after securing 16 votes. MORE..
Keheliya’s two daughters and son-in-law granted bail
Keheliya’s two daughters and son-in-law granted bail
Two daughters and the son-in-law of former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella, who were arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today, have been granted bail. MORE..
Keheliya, wife and daughter released from custody after fulfilling bail conditions
Keheliya, wife and daughter released from custody after fulfilling bail conditions
Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife Kusum Priyadarshini Epa and a daughter have been released on bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court after fulfilling bail conditions. MORE..
Formation of new Beruwala UC delayed after court intervention
Formation of new Beruwala UC delayed after court intervention
The establishment of the new Beruwala Urban Council, which was scheduled to commence today (19), has been temporarily halted, according to a group of councilors of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). MORE..