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 wife and legal representative of the former Director of the SIS, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay have requested permission from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to visit him daily while he remains under treatment at the Colombo National Hospital.

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).

Loss-making operations at several Sri Lanka Transport Board depots are largely due to their location in rural areas and the resulting lower number of daily bus services, Deputy Minister Prasanna Gunasena told Parliament today (11).

Parliament today (11) approved an extension of the deadline granted to the Special Parliamentary Committee appointed to conduct a comprehensive study into the lack of preparedness for Cyclone Ditwah, and to submit its findings, recommendations, and proposals to Parliament. MORE..

Kuwait has reopened its airspace to civilian flights, according to the country’s General Authority of Civil Aviation on Thursday, after it temporarily closed airspace in the morning following Iranian attacks. MORE..

Members of Parliament and officials participated in a technical assistance session led by the U.S. House Democracy Partnership (HDP) and Congressional Budget Office (CBO) at the Parliamentary Complex.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a “Red” level advisory for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas for seas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Kalpitiya via Mannar. MORE..

The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US dollar today (11), according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

The government has not yet obtained official Cabinet approval to increase the retirement age of judges within the judicial system, including those serving in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court...MORE..

Uva Province has been identified as having the highest rate of malnutrition among children under the age of five in Sri Lanka, a specialist nutritionist has said.

The Colombo High Court today (08) has dismissed an appeal filed by Shashi Weerawansa, the wife of former Member of the Parliament (MP) Wimal Weerawansa, against a two-year prison sentence and fine imposed on her... MORE..

Kuwait has temporarily closed its airspace after Iranian attacks, with flights diverted, Reuters reported Thursday. MORE..

The US military has disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that it accused of violating an American blockade by "attempting to transport oil from Iran". MORE..

A woman has been killed following a domestic dispute in Bingiriya while her husband also died following arrest.

A total of seven individuals, including three Sri Lankan nationals have been arrested in Kuwait in connection with an alleged drug trafficking operation.