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17 Students Hospitalized After School Van and Bus Collide in Kandy
A head-on collision between a school van and a private bus in Katugastota left 17 students and the van driver injured, according to police.
6/15/2026
CID Reports Five Eastern Province Killings Case to Court, Names Pilleyan Among Suspects
The CID has reported to court that former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, also known as Pilleyan, has been named as a suspect in a series of five killings that occurred in the Eastern Province in 2008.
6/15/2026
19-Hour Water Cut Scheduled Across Several Areas in Gampaha District
A 19-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas of Gampaha District from June 16 to June 17 due to urgent maintenance work at the Karasnagala Water Treatment Plant.
6/15/2026
Sri Lanka’s Economy Grows 5.1% in First Quarter of 2026
Sri Lanka's economy expanded by 5.1% during the first quarter of 2026, with growth recorded across the Agriculture, Industry and Services sectors.
6/15/2026
US Dollar Selling Rate Surpasses Rs. 341 as Rupee Continues to Weaken
Sri Lanka’s Rupee weakened further against the US Dollar on June 12, with the Central Bank reporting a selling rate of Rs. 341.36 and a buying rate of Rs. 331.42.
6/12/2026
Kuwait Reopens Airspace After Temporary Closure Following Iranian Attacks
Kuwait has resumed normal civilian flight operations after temporarily closing its airspace following regional security concerns linked to Iranian attacks.
6/11/2026
12-Hour Water Cut Announced in Several Areas from Tonight
A 12-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas within the Mahara and Gampaha Pradeshiya Sabha regions from 7.00 p.m. today due to essential maintenance work related to the Central Expressway project.
6/11/2026
Sri Lankan Rupee Declines Against US Dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee weakened against the US Dollar on June 11, with the Central Bank reporting higher buying and selling rates compared to the previous trading day.
6/11/2026
Wife and Lawyer Seek Daily Access to Detained Former SIS Director Suresh Sallay
The wife and lawyer of former SIS Director Suresh Sallay have requested permission from the CID to visit him daily while he receives treatment at the Colombo National Hospital.
6/11/2026
Court Appoints Five-Member Medical Panel to Examine Suresh Sallay
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has appointed a five-member specialist medical panel to examine former SIS Director Suresh Sallay and report on allegations of mistreatment while in custody.
6/10/2026
Government Introduces Salary Reforms and Promotion Relief for School Principals
The government has introduced a new salary framework and promotion relief measures for officers of the Sri Lanka Principals’ Service, aiming to address long-standing salary disparities and career progression issues.
6/9/2026
Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena Sentenced to 16 Years of Rigorous Imprisonment
Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena has been sentenced to a total of 16 years of rigorous imprisonment after being found guilty on four corruption charges by the Colombo High Court.
6/9/2026
Suresh Sallay Remains Hospitalized as Hunger Strike Continues, Says Wife
Former SIS Director Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay remains hospitalized at the Colombo National Hospital and continues to refuse food and water, according to his wife.
6/8/2026
Heavy Rainfall and Strong Winds Forecast for Several Parts of Sri Lanka Today
Heavy rainfall exceeding 100mm and strong winds are expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology.
6/7/2026
Heavy Rainfall Above 100mm Expected in Several Parts of Sri Lanka
The Department of Meteorology warns that rainfall exceeding 100mm is expected in several parts of Sri Lanka, with strong winds and thundershowers likely in multiple districts.
6/6/2026
Assistant Manager Detained, Security Officer Remanded Over Horana Bank Cash Theft
A six-day detention order has been issued for a bank Assistant Manager arrested over the theft of more than Rs. 30 million from a state bank branch in Horana, while the security officer has been remanded until June 11.
6/6/2026
Litro Gas Prices Unchanged for June Despite Global Cost Pressures
Litro Gas has announced that domestic LP gas prices will remain unchanged for June despite rising global gas prices and the depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee.
6/5/2026
Court Adjourns Magisterial Inquiry into Death of Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has postponed the magisterial inquiry into the death of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena until June 9 after recording testimony from key witnesses and police officials.
6/5/2026
Private Bus Operators Seek 5% Fare Increase Following Fuel Price Hikes
Private bus operators are seeking a 5% interim fare increase or a fuel subsidy after diesel prices rose by Rs. 25 per litre within a month, citing growing operational costs.
6/5/2026
Water Supply Disrupted in Several Colombo Suburbs Following Pipeline Breakdown
Water supply to Rajagiriya, Nawala, Moragasmulla, Obeysekarapura and areas within the Kolonnawa Municipal Council has been temporarily suspended due to an emergency pipeline breakdown, according to the NWSDB.
6/5/2026