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FATHER AND SON ATTACKED WITH SWORD

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- A 23-year-old was killed after he and his father were attacked with a sword in the Ambarullagahawatta area of Matugama. According to the police, the attack took place last night... Read More


GAMMANPILA DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY OVER THE MISUSE OF PRESIDENTIAL PARDON

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- Pivithuru Hela Urumaya leader Udaya Gammanpila held a press conference in Colombo yesterday (11) to raise concerns regarding the release of a prisoner whose name was not in the p... Read More


SRI LANKA WELCOMES OVER 43,000 TOURISTS IN EARLY JUNE

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- Sri Lanka has seen an influx of 43,962 foreign tourists, in the first 10 days of June 2025. This brings the total number of tourist arrivals to the country for the year to date ... Read More


Central Bank Bond Scam: Financial Intelligence Unit Ordered to Appear in Court

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali today (12) ordered the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Central Bank to appear in court on December 11 for failing to submit ... Read More


Supreme Court Concludes Hearings on Electricity Reforms Bill

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The Supreme Court has concluded hearings on petitions filed against the proposed Electricity Reforms Bill and announced that its confidential decision will be sent to the Speaker... Read More


SJB AND SLPP SECURE POWER IN AKURANA AND UDUBADDAWA LOCAL COUNCILS

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- In the recent local government elections, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) won 13 seats in the Akurana Pradeshiya Sabha. Despite initial challenges in forming the council, the SJ... Read More


STUDENT KILLED AS TREE FALLS ON SCHOOL BUILDING IN BALANGODA

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- A student has died after a tree fell on a school building in Balangoda. Police reported that another 16 individuals have been hospitalized. Published by HT Digital Content Serv... Read More


PRESIDENT MEETS GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTER

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- As part of the official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, President Anura Kumara Disanayake met with German Foreign Minister Dr. Johann Wadephul this evening (11) at the ... Read More


PETITION AGAINST THE ELECTRICITY BILL TO BE HEARD

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The Supreme Court yesterday (11) began hearing a petition filed by seven parties challenging parts of the proposed Electricity Amendment Bill. The petitioners argue that some cl... Read More


INQUIRY INTO SUSPENDED IGP DESHABANDU TENNAKOON CONTINUES FOR FIFTH DAY

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The investigative committee appointed to probe allegations of misconduct and abuse of power against suspended Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon convened for its fi... Read More