Sri Lanka and the United States today celebrated the commissioning of ‘SLNS Samudravijaya’ at the Port of Colombo, following the vessel’s historic 12,000-nautical-mile voyage from Baltimore, Maryland—the longest journey ever undertaken by a Sri Lanka Navy crew to bring a vessel home...MORE..

Unsafe food causes an estimated 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths worldwide each year, with young children facing a disproportionately high burden, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday. MORE..

The General Treasury’s report regarding the diversion of USD 2.5 million, which was originally due to be paid to an Australian company, but was allegedly redirected to another party, has been handed over to the Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (CoPF). MORE..

The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Eheliyagoda Police Station, who was arrested by the Ratnapura Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau and produced before the court, has been released on bail. MORE..

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) on Thursday expressed concern over the announcement of new labour-related tariffs by the United States on several countries, including a proposed 12.5% tariff on exports from Sri Lanka. MORE..

The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Eheliyagoda Police Station has been arrested by the Ratnapura Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau over allegations of misconduct related to the investigation of a gemstone theft complaint. MORE..

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC), with technical leadership from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Sri Lanka and generous funding from the Government of the United States of America, today (04) has launched Sri Lanka’s Anticipatory Action (AA) Roadmap for 2026–2030...MORE..

The director of the elders’ home in Anguruwatota, where a fire broke out yesterday (03) and claimed the lives of 12 persons, has been remanded until June 11 by the Horana Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

Following the 3-day visit to Sri Lanka, the Executive Board delegation of the United States Children's Fund (UNICEF) has met with the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (04) at the Temple Trees premises. MORE..

Three Chinese nationals who attempted to smuggle a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes into the country have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning (04). MORE..

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (04) announced that it will deliver its order on June 10 regarding a request made by the Attorney General to direct the Director General of Health Services... More..

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds for the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North-Central provinces and Trincomalee and Hambantota districts. MORE..

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, during the next 36 hours, according to the Department of Meterology. MORE..

Iranian oil prices slipped into discounts for the ‌first time since April, while Russian crude premiums eased as traders cut prices to entice Chinese buyers amid sluggish demand, trade sources said. MORE..

Authorities have initiated key steps under a national programme aimed at transforming the country into a digital economy by fully digitising the state service and enhancing the technological skills of government officials. MORE..

The owner of the elders’ home in Anguruwatota, Horana, where a massive fire yesterday (03) claimed the lives of 12 residents, has been arrested, police said.

The Department of Railways has announced that vehicular movement will be restricted at the “Nawammahara” railway crossing, near the Horape Sub Railway Station on the Main Line, due to essential renovations. MORE..

A discussion on increasing bus fares following recent diesel price hikes was held this morning (04) at the Ministry of Transport and Highways.