News Room : Trade Minister and Rahuman clash over Sathosa tender – The Island
Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekera, during bilateral discussions with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Richard Marles, thanked the Australian Government for support provided for the armed forces, including continuing a multi-million-dollar fuel grant to the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) since 2022. Australian High Commissioner in Colombo Paul Stephens also joined...
News Room : Alleged Ganemulla Sanjeewa Shooter Not Identified in Court Identification Parade
Samindu Dilshan Piyumanga, the suspect in custody over the fatal shooting of Ganemulla Sanjeewa, was produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (4 June) for an identification parade. Currently held at the Boossa Prison, the suspect was brought to court under tight security arrangements. Two witnesses were presented for the line-up; however, neither was able to identify the suspect. Following the parade,...
News Room : Tensions Flare Between Navy and Fishermen in Kuchchaveli; One Injured
A tense situation erupted between Sri Lanka Navy personnel and a group of fishermen during a special operation on 3 June (Tuesday) targeting illegal poaching activities in the seas off Kuchchaveli, Trincomalee. According to reports, 11 fishing vessels were involved in the confrontation. During the operation, one group allegedly surrounded a Navy vessel and attempted to flee the area, leading...
News Room : No Decision to Discontinue Grade 5 Scholarship Exam – PM Harini Amarasuriya
No decision has been taken to discontinue the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination at present, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya stated in Parliament today (4 June). Responding to a question raised during the session, Amarasuriya said that while the examination will not be scrapped immediately, changes to its methodology will be introduced as part of broader education reforms. She emphasised the government’s commitment...
News Room : By 2030, 1.8 Billion in South Asia Face Extreme Heat Threat, Sri Lanka Among Worst Hit: Report
Nearly 1.8 billion people across South Asia – including Sri Lanka – will face extreme heat risks by 2030, but income constraints and market failures are leaving many to rely only on basic coping strategies, according to a new World Bank report. South Asia is the most climate-vulnerable region among emerging market and developing economies, according to the report titled...
News Room : South Korea’s new president has a Trump-shaped crisis to avert
South Korea’s new president, Lee Jae-myung, has secured a storming victory, but his honeymoon will barely last the day. The former opposition leader is not getting to enjoy the two-month transition period usually afforded to new leaders, so they can build their team and nail down their vision for the country. Instead he is entering office immediately, to fill the hole...
News Room : England rush to 3-0 series win as Smith, Buttler star in rain-reduced chase – The Island
England were held up by the late arrival of the West Indies team bus at the Kia Oval, then charged to victory like a team determined to beat the traffic. Jamie Smith’s 25-ball half-century, his first in ODIs, led them to 100 for 1 in a reduced eight-over Powerplay, and they cruised to a DLS-adjusted target of 246 with...
News Room : Vavuniya Man Murders Pregnant Wife, Brings Severed Head to Police Station
Trigger Warning: This news contains descriptions of graphic violence, including gender-based violence and femicide, which some readers may find distressing. A gruesome case of femicide was reported this morning (3 June) from Puliyankulam in the Vavuniya District, where a 34-year-old man surrendered to police after killing his pregnant wife by beheading her. According to police, the victim has been identified as...
News Room : Student’s Suicide Attempt After Alleged Ragging: Four Arrested at Kuliyapitiya Technical College
Four students of the Kuliyapitiya Technical College have been arrested in connection with an incident where a first-year female student attempted to take her own life. The incident occurred yesterday (2 June) during the afternoon, when the student reportedly jumped into a lake close to the college premises. Bystanders at the scene were able to rescue her, and she was...
News Room : Collateral-Free Loans for Entrepreneurs: Govt Launches National Credit Guarantee Institution (NCGI)
In a step to strengthen Sri Lanka’s small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, the National Credit Guarantee Institution Limited (NCGI) was officially launched today (6), creating new financing opportunities for entrepreneurs who struggle to access credit due to lack of collateral. Announcing the launch via social media, Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe described the new...