Navy Seizes Over 101kg of Ice and Heroin Worth Rs. 1.5 Billion in Southern Waters
The Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a local multi-day fishing trawler (1) smuggling approximately 101kg and 870g of methamphetamine (ice) and heroin on the high seas south of Sri Lanka, taking 5 suspects into naval custody.
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Recent News
CBSL Warns Public Against AI-Generated Fake Videos Impersonating Its Governor
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a warning to the public over the circulation of fake AI-generated videos and advertisements on social media platforms, particularly Facebook, featuring content impersonating the CBSL Governor.
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2027 Budget Second Reading Debate Begins Today (13)
The second reading debate on the 2027 Budget is set to begin today (13), following its presentation to Parliament yesterday (12) by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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Family members thank President for intervening to secure Anojan Sivarasa's acquittal on all charges
Family members of Mr Anojan Sivarasa, who had been sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia, met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (12) and expressed their gratitude for his intervention in securing his release and acquittal on all charges.
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Family members thank President for intervening to secure Anojan Sivarasa's acquittal on all charges
Family members of Mr Anojan Sivarasa, who had been sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia, met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (12) and expressed their gratitude for his intervention in securing his release and acquittal on all charges.
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Current Affairs
Navy Seizes Over 101kg of Ice and Heroin Worth Rs. 1.5 Billion in Southern Waters
The Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a local multi-day fishing trawler (1) smuggling approximately 101kg and 870g of methamphetamine (ice) and heroin on the high seas south of Sri Lanka, taking 5 suspects i...
CBSL Warns Public Against AI-Generated Fake Videos Impersonating Its Governor
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a warning to the public over the circulation of fake AI-generated videos and advertisements on social media platforms, particularly Facebook, featurin...
District News
First Phase of Mahiyanganaya ‘Ditwa’ Disaster Housing Project Nears Completion
he first phase of the Mahiyanganaya "Ditwa" Disaster Housing Project, launched to provide permanent ...
Government Extends Relief to Welimada Storm Victims
Compensation and livelihood assistance were officially distributed today to several families affecte...
Parliament
2027 Budget Second Reading Debate Begins Today (13)
The second reading debate on the 2027 Budget is set to begin today (13), following its presentation ...
President to Present 2027 Budget in Parliament Today
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to present the government’s 2027 Budget in Parliamen...
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World Sea Turtle Day: Protecting Ocean Guardians for Future Generations
une 16 marks World Sea Turtle Day, a global observance dedicated to raising awareness about the conservation of sea turtles and the protection of their marine habitats.
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Foreign Minister's Official Visit to Australia Strengthens Bilateral Cooperation
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, undertook an official visit to Australia from 1 to 3 June 2026 at the invitation of the Australian Government, marking the ...
Sri Lanka Tourism Shines at CMT 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany
Sri Lanka Tourism made a strong impression at CMT 2026, one of Europe’s largest consumer travel fairs, held in Stuttgart, Germany.
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Sri Lanka sets the Stage for a Landmark Presence at Gulfood 2026
Sri Lanka is set to make a remarkable presence at Gulfood 2026, one of the world’s largest and most prestigious food and beverage exhibitions, organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLED...
Art & Cultural
Sri Lanka Ranked World’s Best Island Destination for 2026 by Big 7 Travel
Sri Lanka has been ranked the world’s best island destination for 2026 in The World’s Best Islands r...
Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf Secures Third Place at Mrs. World 2026
Sabina Yousaf brought international recognition to Sri Lanka by securing the third place at the...
Foreign
Lula da Silva Wins Brazil Presidential Election
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won the presidential run-off election, securing a ...
Thalapathy Vijay’s TVK Secures Major Victory in Tamil Nadu State Elections
The Tamil Nadu State Assembly elections in India have resulted in a significant political victory fo...
Sports
Gampaha and Kandy Share Overall Championship at 36th National Youth Sports Festival
Gampaha and Kandy districts jointly won the overall championship at the 36th National Youth Sports F...
FIFA Support Worth US$25 Million Expected to Boost Sri Lanka’s Football Development
Sri Lanka expects to secure US$25 million in financial assistance from the Fédération Internationale...
