
Former presidential aide Sugeeshwara Bandara has been arrested by the CCIB over allegations of drawing salaries from two government institutions.

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.

Yoshitha Rajapaksa has been released on bail after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court following his arrest by the Bribery Commission.

Yoshitha Rajapaksa has been arrested by the Bribery Commission after appearing before investigators to provide a statement in an ongoing inquiry.

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.

A three-wheeler travelling from Katunayake to Talawakelle-Lindula fell nearly 100 feet down a slope in the Carolina Estate area, injuring the driver.

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.

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.

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.

West Indies defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets in a thrilling final T20I at Sabina Park to secure a 2-1 series victory.

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.

Sri Lanka's economy expanded by 5.1% during the first quarter of 2026, with growth recorded across the Agriculture, Industry and Services sectors.