WEATHER FORECAST FOR 02 JUNE 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 02 June 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Rainy conditions are expected to increase in the southwestern parts of the island from this evening (02 June). Showe

The People’s United Opposition yesterday (01) alleged that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had turned a blind eye to serious corruption allegations against the NPP government and was going ahead with the USD 2.9 bn

Retired battlefield commander with possibly the best battlefield record, having recovered the most amount of enemy occupied territory by troops he led from the front, General Shavendra Silva recently discussed growing ch

SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has defended former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa following questions over his continued stay in the United States, despite facing scrutiny over several legal and corruption-related matters in

An 18-year-old Sri Lankan girl, identified as Yancy, was killed and her 17-year-old friend suffered serious injuries after a car rammed their motorcycle, following a clash involving two groups at a bar in a hotel, near K

The world marked World Otter Day 2026 recently. Conservationists are warning that Sri Lanka’s rapidly disappearing wetlands, polluted waterways and unplanned development are placing increasing pressure on one of the isla

The driver of a pickup truck that ploughed into a crowd near a dansala at the Meegoga junction, killing six people, on Sunday night, was remanded till 16 June by the Homagama’s Magistrate’s Court. The Godagama police arr

National javelin record holder Rumesh Tharanga etched his name into Sri Lankan athletics history by becoming the first athlete from the country to secure a top-three finish at a Diamond League meeting when he produced a

Tuesday 2nd June, 2026 A pickup truck ploughed into a crowd near a Vesak dansala at the Meegoda junction on Sunday night, killing six people. More than 12 others were seriously injured. The driver of the vehicle was arre

In their Vesak messages this year, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya highlighted the values of reconciliation, coexistence and justice as essential to Sri Lanka’s future. President

The luxury bus service operating between the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake and the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Hub has been resumed from today.

The case filed against Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaatte Gnanasara Thera over allegations that he made defamatory statements against Islam and the Holy Quran in 2014 was taken up before the Colombo

Malaysia has started blocking anyone under the age of 16 from signing up for social media platforms, the country’s communications regulator confirmed on Monday, according to a recent report by Reuters.

The President, on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council, has appointed retired Ambassador Grace Asirwatham as Chairperson of the National Commission on Women.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to stop attacks following separate discussions held through intermediaries, amidContinue Reading The post Trump says no Israeli troops going to Beirut aft

The Supreme Court today set aside a High Court-at-Bar order that had discharged several accused from key charges in the Central Bank Treasury bond issuance case and ruled that a company can be prosecuted under the Offenc

A train travelling from Colombo Fort Railway Station to Chilaw derailed while entering Chilaw Railway Station this afternoon, The Railways Department said.

Fifty-five new hostel projects will be implemented for 16,000 students in state universities across the island, the Higher Education Division of the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education said.

Jacqueline Fernandez has been in legal trouble with regards to Sukesh Chandrasekhar’s Rs 200 crore money laundering case.

A total of 33,572 dengue cases and 19 deaths have been reported across Sri Lanka so far this year, healthContinue Reading The post Dengue cases surpass 33,500 with 19 deaths reported this year appeared first on Newswire.

The Asian International School Alumni Association successfully hosted the inaugural Inter-International Alumni Netball Carnival 2026 on 23 May 2026, atContinue Reading The post AIS Alumni Hosts Inaugural Inter-Internatio

As Sri Lanka’s foremost modern jeweller with their hand on the beat of the market, DINIDU, located in Colombo 07,Continue Reading The post The DINIDU Difference: Sri Lanka’s Finest Modern Jeweller’s Insights to Jewellery

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The player draft for the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) was completed on Monday, with all five franchises finalising theirContinue Reading The post LPL 2026 Draft Completed: Final Squads appeared first on Newswire.

The Supreme Court today overturned a 2021 ruling by a Colombo Trial-at-Bar that had prevented the continuation of charges underContinue Reading The post Bond scam accused can be tried under Public Property Act: Supreme C

Indian actress Jacqueline Fernandez is set to face trial in connection with an INR 2 billion money laundering case linkedContinue Reading The post Jacqueline Fernandez to face trial in INR 2 billion money laundering case

The Supreme Court on Monday (1) dismissed an appeal filed by convicted drug trafficker Gampola Vidanalage Samantha Kumara, alias “WeleContinue Reading The post Supreme Court upholds death sentence against ‘Wele Suda’ app

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has launched 55 new hostel projects across state universities islandwide, aimingContinue Reading The post Education Ministry launches 55 hostel project

Ranthatige Nissanka Priyadarshana alias ‘Dubai Sudda’, who allegedly used tourist visas to send Sri Lankans for employment in Dubai and Moldova, was arrested by officers of the Special Investigation Division of the Sri L

A free animal sterilization and rabies vaccination programme conducted across Mannar Island from May 12 to May 24 has provided veterinary care to hundreds of animals under ongoing efforts to reduce rabies risk and improv