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Supreme Court Allows Petition Challenging Minister Ananda Wijepala’s Parliamentary Seat to Proceed
The Supreme Court has granted leave to proceed with a petition seeking a ruling that Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala is disqualified from serving as a Member of Parliament.
6/22/2026
Sri Lankan Rupee Weakens as Dollar Selling Rate Climbs Above Rs. 339
The Sri Lankan Rupee weakened further against the US Dollar, with the selling rate rising to Rs. 339.06, according to the latest Central Bank exchange rates.
6/22/2026
Man Arrested in Kotahena with Nearly 4kg of ‘Ice’, Heroin and Cash
A suspect was arrested in Kotahena after police seized nearly 4 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, heroin and Rs. 600,000 in cash during a narcotics raid.
6/22/2026
Manori Sallay Seeks Investigation Over Alleged Surveillance of Her Family
Manori Sallay has requested an independent investigation after alleging that an individual believed to be linked to the CID monitored and photographed her children during a hospital visit.
6/21/2026
Three-Month Grace Period Extended for Expressway Vehicles Without Factory-Fitted Seat Belts
Sri Lanka has granted an additional three-month grace period for vehicles not originally manufactured with seat belts, despite the mandatory expressway seat belt law taking effect today.
6/20/2026
Lanka Salt General Manager Granted Bail in Rs. 14.3 Million Procurement Case
The General Manager of Lanka Salt Limited has been granted bail after being arrested by CIABOC over an alleged procurement irregularity that reportedly caused a Rs. 14.3 million loss to the government.
6/19/2026
Sugeeshwara Bandara Remanded Until July 1
Former presidential aide Sugeeshwara Bandara has been remanded until July 1 over allegations of drawing salaries from two government positions simultaneously.
6/18/2026
Former Presidential Secretary Sugeeshwara Bandara Arrested by CCIB
Former presidential aide Sugeeshwara Bandara has been arrested by the CCIB over allegations of drawing salaries from two government institutions.
6/18/2026
Sri Lankan Rupee Falls Further Against US Dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee depreciated against the US Dollar on June 17, with the selling rate rising to Rs. 339.90, according to the Central Bank.
6/17/2026
Yoshitha Rajapaksa Granted Bail by Colombo Court
Yoshitha Rajapaksa has been released on bail after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court following his arrest by the Bribery Commission.
6/17/2026
Yoshitha Rajapaksa Arrested by Bribery Commission Following Inquiry
Yoshitha Rajapaksa has been arrested by the Bribery Commission after appearing before investigators to provide a statement in an ongoing inquiry.
6/17/2026
Gotabaya Rajapaksa Seeks Court Order to Prevent Arrest Over Easter Sunday Probe
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has filed a petition before the Court of Appeal seeking an order preventing his arrest under the Prevention of Terrorism Act in relation to Easter Sunday investigations.
6/16/2026
Three-Wheeler Falls Nearly 100 Feet Down Slope, Driver Injured
A three-wheeler travelling from Katunayake to Talawakelle-Lindula fell nearly 100 feet down a slope in the Carolina Estate area, injuring the driver.
6/16/2026
Human Rights Commission Inspects Cell Where Suresh Sallay Was Detained
The Human Rights Commission has inspected the CID detention cell where former SIS Director Suresh Sallay was held and reported several deficiencies, including inadequate ventilation.
6/16/2026
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