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Sri Lanka boosts security for Israeli, Iranian tourists

Srilanka, June 24 -- In response to the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, a minister said that Sri Lanka has enhanced security at key locations and reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding... Read More


Dehiwala zoo lodges complaint with CID over fake social media account

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- The Dehiwala Zoological Gardens has officially lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding a fake social media account operating under their nam... Read More


Woman arrested for attempting to pay fine with counterfeit currency

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- A woman was arrested by Hambantota Police yesterday morning after attempting to pay a court fine using counterfeit currency notes at the Hambantota Magistrate's Court. The 28-ye... Read More


Emirates resumes regular operations after minimal disruption

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Emirates Airlines confirmed that it resumed its regularly scheduled operations within hours following minimal disruptions caused by regional events on June 23. The airline swift... Read More


Internal Affairs Unit established at DMT to tackle bribery and corruption

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- As part of the government's ongoing effort to eliminate bribery and corruption in the country, an Internal Affairs Unit was officially established today at the Department of Moto... Read More


22 Oluwil university students suspended over ragging

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- A group of 22 students from Oluwil University have been suspended for allegedly ragging first-year students, Vice Chancellor Prof. S.M. Junaideen said. The university's Registra... Read More


Call national security council meeting to discuss Middle East crisis: Sajith tells Govt.

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today urged the government to call for an urgent meeting of the national security council to assess the risks that Sri Lanka has to face when i... Read More


UN High Commissioner for Human Rights arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk arrived in Sri Lanka this afternoon for a four-day official visit. A United Nations High Commissioner for Huma... Read More


Venerable Udaeriyagama Dhammajiva Thero honoured at National Piriven Day ceremony

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Venerable Udaeriyagama Dhammajiva Maha Thero, the founder of Sati Pasala and Universal Mindful Village, and the Chief Incumbent of Nissarana Vanaya Meethirigala Forest Monastery,... Read More


Iran attacks US forces at Qatar air base as missiles launched at US base in Iraq

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Iran has claimed responsibility for an attack on American forces stationed at the Al Udeid air base in Qatar, one of the largest U.S. military installations in the Middle East. ... Read More