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Boossa Prison inmate hospitalised after attempting to hang himself

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- An inmate held in a special wing of the Boossa Prison, designated for high-profile criminals, has been hospitalised after allegedly attempting to hang himself this afternoon (26)... Read More


Donald Trump wants more drones and missiles in $893 billion budget request

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- U.S. President Donald Trump wants a pay raise for troops, more high-tech missiles and drones in next year's defense budget, while cutting Navy jobs, and buying fewer ships and fi... Read More


Money laundering case against 'Wele Suda' to be heard in October

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- The Colombo High Court today (26) ordered that the case filed against drug kingpin Gampola Vidanage Samantha Kumara, alias Wele Suda and another individual under the Prevention o... Read More


Sri Lanka's exports in 2025 surge to US$ 6.9 bn; Tea exports up while apparel and textile drop

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Sri Lanka's exports in the first five months of 2025 have increased to US$ 6,933.35 million, marking a robust 7.14% growth compared to the same period in 2024, the Sri Lanka Expo... Read More


Maj Gen Dolage appointed Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Major General Kapila Dolage of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers has been appointed as the 67th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, with effect from today (June 26). An illustr... Read More


Former Health Ministry Secretary Chandragupta arrested

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Former Secretary to the Health Ministry, Janaka Chandragupta, has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). He wa... Read More


Keheliya and 11 others indicted over substandard drug imports

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- The Attorney General today served indictments before the Colombo High Court Special Trial-at-Bar on former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and 11 others over the alleged import of ... Read More


30-year old beaten to death with helmet in Bulathsinhala

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- A 30-year-old has been beaten to death with a safety helmet in Halwatura, Bulathsinhala, according to police. The incident occurred as a result of a dispute that escalated betwe... Read More


Tourist arrivals in June top 90,000

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- A total of 93,486 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in June, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by the S... Read More


22 students of Southeastern University suspended over ragging incident

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The authorities of the Southeastern University have suspended 22 students from academic activities following a ragging incident. According to a spokesperson of the university, t... Read More