Police bust fake currency racket after suspect nabbed with counterfeit notes The Hatharaliyadda Police have uncovered a counterfeit currency note operation following a tip-off received last afternoon (20) concerning the circulation of fake currency in the area. 22-06-2025 [More]
Earthquake hits northern Iran as Israeli air strikes continue A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck northern Iran on Friday while Israeli air strikes continued to hit the country. 22-06-2025 [More]
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island The Meteorology Department says that several spells of showers will occur in the Western Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya Kandy Galle and Matara districts today. 22-06-2025 [More]
Sri Lankan mother-daughter duo nabbed with fake Indian passports A woman and her daughter from Sri Lanka were taken into custody for entering India with counterfeit Indian passports. 22-06-2025 [More]
Iran says no nuclear talks under fire sources say Qatar met energy majors Iran said on Friday it would not discuss the future of its nuclear programme while under attack by Israel as Europe tried to coax Tehran back into negotiations and the United States considers whether to get involved in the conflict. 22-06-2025 [More]
Deputy Minister Harshana Suriyapperuma resigns as MP The Secretary General of Parliament has informed the Chairman of the Election Commission in writing that a vacancy has arisen in Parliament due to the resignation of Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma. 22-06-2025 [More]
Ads promoting overseas property investments Public urged not to be misled The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) advises the public not to be misled by advertisements published in the print and social media which promote overseas property investments and also offering guidance on obtaining foreign financing for such purposes. 22-06-2025 [More]
Chamithri Rambukwella released after meeting bail conditions Chamithri Jayanika Rambukwella daughter of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella who was previously remanded after failing to meet bail conditions was released on bail today (June 20) after fulfilling the stipulated requirements. 22-06-2025 [More]
Two inmates at Boossa Prison stage roof protest Two inmates of Boossa Prison commenced a protest today (June 20) by climbing onto the roof of the prison to oppose the intensive searches being conducted inside the facility. 21-06-2025 [More]
SLPP suspends party membership of Galle Deputy Mayor The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has suspended the party membership of Priyantha Godagama Sahabandu who was elected as the Deputy Mayor of the Galle Municipal Council this morning (20). 21-06-2025 [More]
