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Ex-Minister Nalin Fernando also files appeal against prison sentence

Former Minister Nalin Fernando has filed an appeal before the Supreme Court against the sentence imposed by the Colombo High Court in May, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

| June 9, 2025 6:31 pm

Superintendent of Anuradhapura Prison remanded

The Superintendent of Anuradhapura Prison, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over allegations of unlawfully releasing an inmate of the Anuradhapura Prison under the presidential pardon for Vesak Poya, has been remanded until June 11, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

| June 9, 2025 6:00 pm

110kg of suspected heroin found at land plot in Weeraketiya

A stash of around 110kg of narcotics, suspected to be heroin, has been discovered abandoned in a plot of land in Weeraketiya. MORE..

| June 9, 2025 5:57 pm

Acting Commissioner General of Prisons appointed

An Additional Secretary attached to the Ministry of Justice and National Integration has been appointed to oversee the Department of Prisons. MORE..

| June 9, 2025 5:29 pm

President to undertake official three-day visit to Germany

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake an official visit to Germany from 11 to 13 June 2025 on the invitation from the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has confirmed. MORE..

| June 9, 2025 5:08 pm

15 university students killed in bus crash in Malaysia

A fatal crash that claimed the lives of 15 students is being investigated on the orders of Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. MORE..

| June 9, 2025 4:37 pm

Cabinet decides to suspend Commissioner General of Prisons

A decision has been taken by the Cabinet of Ministers to send Commissioner General of Prisons, Thushara Upuldeniya on compulsory leave. MORE..

| June 9, 2025 4:33 pm

Explosion on Singapore-flagged ship heading to Mumbai from Colombo

An explosion has been reported on board the Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503 off the coast of Kerala, India today (09). MORE..

| June 9, 2025 4:29 pm

Medical Laboratory Technologist and trade union activist Ravi Kumudesh suspended from duty

Medical Laboratory Technologist and prominent trade union activist Ravi Kumudesh has been suspended from duty for violating the Establishments Code by contesting at the 2024 Parliamentary Election. MORE..

| June 9, 2025 4:12 pm

Derana continues media sponsorship of National Poson Festival for 16th consecutive year

The Derana Media Network will provide media sponsorship for this year’s National Poson Festival being held in Anuradhapura. MORE..

| June 9, 2025 4:03 pm

ASPI hits new all-time high as market surges

The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange closed at an all-time high today (09), after making significant gains before trading closed. MORE..

| June 9, 2025 3:56 pm

Bribery Commission to question ‘Harak Kata’ after court ruling

The Colombo High Court today ordered the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) to facilitate the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption in obtaining a statement from notorious underworld figure Nadun Chithaka Wickremeratne, alias ‘Harak Kata’, who is currently being detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. MORE..

| June 9, 2025 3:36 pm

SLTB to deploy 150 buses to Anuradhapura for Poson Festival

The Sri Lanka Transport Board has decided to deploy an additional 150 buses for the convenience of the devotees visiting Anuradhapura for the National Poson Festival. MORE..

| June 9, 2025 2:53 pm

Significant boost in state revenue recorded in first four months of 2025: CBSL

A significant increase in state revenue has been recorded during the first four months of 2025, according to data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..

| June 9, 2025 2:25 pm

Mahindananda’s lawyers file appeal over prison sentence

Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage’s lawyers have filed an appeal before the Supreme Court against the sentence imposed by the Colombo High Court in May. MORE..

| June 9, 2025 1:37 pm

Ex-Minister Udaya Gammanpila leaves CID after recording statement

Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago after recording a statement, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

| June 9, 2025 1:29 pm

Israeli forces seize Gaza-bound aid boat and detain Greta Thunberg and other activists

Israeli forces seized a Gaza-bound aid boat and detained Greta Thunberg and other activists who were on board early Monday, enforcing a longstanding blockade of the Palestinian territory that has been tightened during the war with Hamas. MORE..

| June 9, 2025 1:15 pm

10-hour water cut in several areas on Wednesday

A 10-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas in the Gampaha District on Wednesday (June 11), the National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced. MORE..

| June 9, 2025 12:10 pm

No mask mandate for now and no need for mass COVID testing: PHI Union chief

Although there is no legal requirement for the general public to wear a mask at present, any persons can consider wearing one if they feel that they could be exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus which causes the COVID-19 disease, the President of the Public Health Inspector’s Union of Sri Lanka Upul Rohana said. MORE..

| June 9, 2025 12:08 pm

Several senior Police officers transferred with NPC approval

Several senior gazzeted officers have been transferred and appointed to new positions with immediate effect, the Police headquarters has announced. MORE..

| June 9, 2025 11:24 am

Ex-Minister Udaya Gammanpila appears before CID

Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (June 9) to record a statement. MORE..

| June 9, 2025 10:08 am

California governor calls Trump National Guard deployment in LA unlawful

California National Guard troops were deployed to the streets of Los Angeles on Sunday to help quell a third day of protests over President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement, as the state’s Democratic governor called their deployment unlawful. MORE..

| June 9, 2025 8:45 am