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Ex-Minister Piyasena Gamage arrives at Bribery Commission

Former Minister Piyasena Gamage has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to record a statement.

| June 3, 2025 9:08 am

Medical lab fined Rs. 500,000 for charging excessive fee for FBC test

Operators of a medical laboratory in Malwana have been fined Rs. 500,000 for charging an excessive fee for a Full Blood Count (FBC) test. MORE..

| June 3, 2025 7:54 am

Water Board confirms no data breach due to cyberattack on SMS system

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has stated that no data has been compromised as a result of the cyberattack targeting its SMS (short message service) system. MORE..

| June 3, 2025 7:35 am

South Korea votes for new president after months of turmoil

South Korean voters headed to the polls to pick a new president, with the two leading candidates vowing to revive an ailing economy and put months of turmoil over a failed martial law attempt in the rearview mirror. MORE..

| June 3, 2025 7:00 am

Australia Deputy PM arrives in Sri Lanka

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Australia Richard Marles has arrived in the island on an official visit. MORE..

| June 3, 2025 6:19 am

Showers expected in several areas today

Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts today, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

| June 3, 2025 6:05 am

Seabed clean-up operation commences in Pigeon Island

A seabed clean-up operation was officially launched today (02) in the Pigeon Island off the coast of Trincomalee. MORE..

| June 2, 2025 9:55 pm

Italy’s Mount Etna erupts as large plumes rise from volcano

Italy’s Mount Etna has erupted, with large plumes of ash and smoke seen rising from the volcano. MORE..

| June 2, 2025 9:29 pm

Measures needed to be taken to address human-elephant conflict discussed

A high-level meeting was held today (02) under the patronage of the Minister of Public Administration, Local Government, and Provincial Councils, Dr. A.H.M.H. Abeyratne, to discuss and find sustainable solutions to mitigate the escalating incidents of human-elephant conflict. MORE..

| June 2, 2025 8:53 pm

Sri Lankan detained while attempting to cross Azerbaijan border with forged documents

A Sri Lankan citizen attempting to cross the state border of Azerbaijan using documents belonging to another individual has been detained, the Press Center of the State Border Service of Azerbaijan said. MORE..

| June 2, 2025 7:55 pm

Two more arrested over shooting Thusitha Halloluwa’s vehicle

Another two individuals have been arrested over the shooting incident targeting the vehicle of former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board, Thusitha Halloluwa, in Narahenpita, Police said. MORE..

| June 2, 2025 7:36 pm

Novel SARS-CoV-2 variants not detected in Sri Lanka: Health Secretary

Novel variants of SARS-CoV-2 virus that cause COVID-19 disease have not been detected in Sri Lanka, Secretary to the Ministry of Health Dr. Anil Jasinghe has confirmed. MORE..

| June 2, 2025 6:17 pm

3,000 families in 13 districts affected by adverse weather across Sri Lanka

A total of 11,469 individuals from 3,064 families have been affected by the adverse weather conditions prevailing in the country, according to the Disaster Management Center (DMC). MORE..

| June 2, 2025 5:40 pm

Indian man arrested with 47 venomous vipers in bag at Mumbai airport

Authorities in India have arrested a man for trying to smuggle dozens of rare reptiles, including venomous snakes, into the country. MORE..

| June 2, 2025 5:36 pm

All necessary procedures to launch Starlink services in Sri Lanka competed: Dy Minister

The government has completed all necessary procedures to launch Starlink services in Sri Lanka, says Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne. MORE..

| June 2, 2025 5:18 pm

Ex-chairman of Lindula-Talawakelle UC Asoka Sepala remanded

Former chairman of the Lindula-Talawakelle Urban Council Asoka Sepala, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today, has been remanded until June 11, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

| June 2, 2025 5:07 pm

People seeking overseas employment down by 20% - ALFEA

The number of individuals seeking employment overseas has reduced by about 20% in comparison to recent years, according to the Association of Licensed Foreign Employment Agencies (ALFEA). MORE..

| June 2, 2025 5:00 pm

SC to hear FR filed against ex-Minister Fowzie in November

The Supreme Court today (02) ordered that a fundamental rights petition filed naming former Minister A. H. M. Fowzie as a respondent be taken up for consideration on November 4. MORE..

| June 2, 2025 4:31 pm

LG Polls: Appeals Court issues injunction on Kekirawa Returning Officer

The Court of Appeal has issued an interim injunction suspending the enforcement of a letter issued by the Returning Officer of Kekirawa requesting the appointment of female councilors to the seats won under the proportional representation system by the SJB at the Local Government election for the Kekirawa Pradeshiya Sabha. MORE..

| June 2, 2025 4:13 pm