Today’s News Digest – June 2
2025-06-02
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Tragic death for Sarvajana Councillor on first day of office
2025-06-02
Kalawana Pradeshiya Sabha member Sujeewa Pushpakumara passed away today (June 2) after being electrocuted in a tragic accident. The incidentContinue Reading
COVID-19 situation in Sri Lanka : Update from Health Ministry
2025-06-02
đź“° Media Release : COVID -19 Update According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), a global increase inContinue Reading
ICC 2025 Women’s World Cup will be played in India & Sri Lanka
2025-06-02
The ICC have confirmed the dates and the venues for this year’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. The 13th editionContinue Reading
75-year-old Returning Refugee released after controversial arrest
2025-06-02
A 75-year-old Sri Lankan refugee who returned from India with UNHCR assistance was released Monday by the Mallakam Magistrate’s CourtContinue Reading
SriLankan’s new bird to Low Fly-Past over Colombo & Katunayake
2025-06-02
SriLankan Airlines’ New A330 to Perform Low Fly-Past over Colombo and Katunayake on 4 June SriLankan Airlines’ new AirbusContinue Reading
Uva Provincial Indoor Sports Complex Inaugurated in Bandarawela
2025-06-02
The Uva Provincial Indoor Sports Complex in Bandarawela, constructed at a cost of Rs. 300 million, was officially declared openContinue Reading
COPE flags over Rs. 1 Bn in unplanned spending at SLBFE in 2024
2025-06-02
The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has flagged financial and administrative irregularities at the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign EmploymentContinue Reading
No plans to shut down Lanka Sugar Company : Handuneththi
2025-06-02
The government has no plans to shut down the Sevanagala Sugar Company, nor will it allow the collapse of theContinue Reading
Tense situation at Naththandiya Pradeshiya Sabha inaugural session
2025-06-02
A tense situation was reported at the Naththandiya Pradeshiya Sabha this morning during its inaugural session, following heated exchanges betweenContinue Reading
“Only 43% of Registered Companies, 23% of Taxable Individuals filed returns” President on Tax
2025-06-02
Only 43% of those registered as companies have submitted their tax returns, while only 23% of individuals liable for incomeContinue Reading
Lotteries Board Case : Thushitha Halloluwa further remanded
2025-06-02
Former Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusitha Halloluwa, has been further remanded until Wednesday, June 4, by theContinue Reading
Heinrich Klaasen (33) makes shocking announcement
2025-06-02
South African cricketer Heinrich Klaasen, one of the best white-ball players in the world, announced his retirement from international cricketContinue Reading
CID seeks public help to locate 02 wanted suspects
2025-06-02
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have released two images seeking public assistance in locating two suspects in connection with organizedContinue Reading
Former UC chairman arrested by Bribery Commission
2025-06-02
Asoka Sepala, the former chairman of the Lindula-Talawakelle Urban Council, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations ofContinue Reading
53-yr-old accused of raping and impregnating 14-yr-old
2025-06-02
A 53-year-old man has been arrested by Haputale Police on charges of raping a 14-year-old girl and impregnating her. TheContinue Reading
National Border Management Committee reconvenes after 06 years
2025-06-02
After a six-year hiatus, Sri Lanka’s National Border Management Committee (NBMC) convened its 9th session on May 30, 2025, atContinue Reading
National Sports Selection Committee appointed
2025-06-02
The National Sports Selection Committee was appointed on May 30 under the patronage of Minister of Youth Affairs and SportsContinue Reading