Court of Appeal to Hear Yoshitha Rajapaksa’s Revision Petition on June 16

The Court of Appeal has granted leave to proceed with a revision petition filed by Yoshitha Rajapaksa challenging a Colombo High Court ruling that allowed a conspiracy charge under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act to be maintained.

Travel Ban Imposed on Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in Easter Sunday Attacks Investigation

West Indies Announce 15-Member Squad for ODI Series Against Sri Lanka

West Indies have named a 15-player squad for the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka, with several key players returning ahead of the three-match series in Jamaica.

UNICEF Delegation Meets Justice Minister to Discuss Child Justice Reforms

A UNICEF delegation led by Executive Board President Rein Tammsaar met Sri Lanka’s Justice Minister to discuss child-focused legal reforms, video testimony systems, and measures to strengthen the country’s child justice framework.

30 Indian Fishermen Released from Sri Lankan Custody Return Home

Thirty Indian fishermen arrested for allegedly crossing maritime boundaries have returned to Chennai after being released from Sri Lankan custody.

Sri Lanka Records Strong Rise in Tourist Arrivals During May

Sri Lanka welcomed 145,745 tourists in May, pushing total arrivals for 2026 beyond one million, according to the latest tourism data

Sri Lanka Cricket Awards National Contracts to 46 Players for 2026–27 Season

Sri Lanka Cricket has awarded national contracts to 46 players for the 2026–27 season, including several new faces earning contracts for the first time.

Over 10 Youths Arrested in Bandaragama Over Modified Motorcycles Causing Public Nuisance

More than 10 youths were arrested in Bandaragama for allegedly using illegally modified motorcycles that caused excessive noise and disturbed the public during Vesak celebrations.

Three Ebola Vaccines Under Development as Outbreak Raises Global Concern

Three vaccine candidates are being developed against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola as health authorities race to contain a growing outbreak in Central Africa.

Container Transport Charges Increased by 5% from Today

Container transport charges have been increased by 5% with immediate effect following the recent fuel price hike, the Container Transport Owners’ Association announced.

Huge Explosion Kills Dozens in Rebel-Controlled Village in Myanmar

At least 46 people were killed and dozens injured after a powerful explosion devastated a village in Myanmar’s Shan State near the Chinese border.

QR-Based Fuel Quota System to Be Strictly Enforced in Future – Minister

Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka says the QR-based fuel quota system is expected to be enforced more strictly in the future to help reduce fuel consumption and ease economic pressure.