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Former SIS Director Suresh Salley Ends Hunger Strike on Legal Advice
Former State Intelligence Service Director Suresh Salley has ended his hunger strike on legal advice while continuing to receive treatment at the National Hospital.
IMF Commends Sri Lanka’s Economic Response Amid Middle East Conflict
The IMF has praised Sri Lanka’s response to economic risks arising from the Middle East conflict, saying timely measures helped protect macroeconomic stability.
Three Foreign Nationals Caught at Katunayake Airport with Illegal Chinese Cigarettes Worth Rs. 6.4 Million
Sri Lanka Customs arrested three foreign nationals at Katunayake Airport after seizing Chinese cigarettes worth more than Rs. 6.4 million concealed inside biscuit boxes.
Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Possessing Heroin in Anuradhapura
A 35-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Anuradhapura High Court after being found guilty of possessing 3.074 grams of heroin.
Sri Lanka’s Dengue Cases Surpass 54,000 as Daily Infections Continue to Rise
Sri Lanka has recorded more than 54,000 dengue cases so far this year, with health authorities reporting over 1,000 new infections in the past 24 hours.
Sri Lanka Identifies 124 High-Risk Dengue Zones as Cases Top 53,000
Sri Lanka has identified 124 high-risk dengue zones after infections surpassed 53,000 this year, with 31 deaths reported by health authorities.
Sri Lanka’s Government Revenue Expected to Decline in 2026, Finance Ministry Says
Sri Lanka’s government revenue is projected to decline to 15.8% of GDP in 2026, mainly due to the normalization of tax collections following the 2025 vehicle import surge.
Sri Lankan Rupee Depreciates 8% Against US Dollar in 2026
The Central Bank says the Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated by 8% against the US dollar so far in 2026, citing global factors behind the currency’s decline.
Consumers with Large Rooftop Solar Systems Asked to Shut Them Down for Three Days
Consumers with rooftop solar systems exceeding 300kW have been asked to switch them off from June 27 to 29 to help maintain power grid stability.
Three Suspects, Including Rakitha Rajapaksa and Charith Abeysinghe, Remanded Until July 3
Three suspects, including Rakitha Rajapaksa and Charith Abeysinghe, have been remanded until July 3 over an alleged Rs. 12 crore bribery case linked to investigations involving Harak Kata.
Sri Lankan Rupee Weakens Further Against US Dollar
The Sri Lankan rupee weakened further against the US dollar, with the Central Bank quoting the dollar selling rate at Rs. 342.0372 on June 25.
Court Postpones Further Hearing of Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Petition Until July 6
The Court of Appeal has postponed further submissions in former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s petition seeking protection from arrest until July 6.
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