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The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence met today (17) in Parliament under the Chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is also the Minister of Defence.The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General (Retd.) Aruna Jayasekera, the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal (Retd.) Sampath Thuyacontha, the Commanders of the Tri-Forces and several officials representing the Ministry of Defence were present at the meeting.During the Committee meeting, Members of Parliament drew attention to a range of issues relevant to the Ministry of Defence, including obtaining the assistance of the Sri Lanka Navy to prevent illegal fishing activities and…

Three individuals, including a specialist neurosurgeon attached to the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, who were arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), have been remanded, Ada Derana reporter said.The three suspects were arrested yesterday (17) in connection with the alleged sale of medicines at higher prices through a third party.Subsequently, the group was produced before Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kekunawela by officials of CIABOC.CIABOC officials informed the Magistrate that investigations into the incident had not yet been completed, and therefore requested that the suspects be remanded.Accepting the request, the Magistrate ordered that the suspects be…

Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today (17), the Department of Meteorology said.Fairly heavy falls of about 50 mm are likely at some places.Several spells of showers will occur in the North-western province and in the Matale district, the Met. Department added.Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva province and in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the afternoon or night.Meanwhile, fairly strong winds of about 30-40kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and in the…

Israel and Iran attacked each other for a fifth straight day on Tuesday, and U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranians to evacuate Tehran, citing what he said was the country’s rejection of a deal to curb nuclear weapons development.Trump was due to leave the Group of Seven summit in Canada later on Monday, a day early, due to the Middle East situation, the White House said. Fox News reported he would convene his National Security Council.French President Emmanuel Macron said Trump’s early departure was positive, given the immediate objective was to get Israel and Iran to agree to a ceasefire.“Iran…

The Israeli forces on Monday struck the headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN), operated by IRIB, abruptly halting its live broadcast, claimed reports.It comes after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said that the “Iranian propaganda and incitement mouthpiece is on its way to disappearing.”The Iranian media said the explosion happened while a presenter was delivering a live on-air criticism of Israel. Moments later, she was seen leaving the broadcast, with footage of the incident widely circulated online.During the live broadcast, a reporter on Iranian state television remarked that the studio was filling with dust following “the…

Sri Lankans in Lebanon have been urged to remain vigilant and exercise caution due to the prevailing war-like situation between Iran and Israel.The Sri Lankan Embassy in Lebanon has issued a notice to Sri Lankans advising all individuals to temporarily refrain from traveling to crowded places, stepping out at night, participating in festivals, and undertaking long-distance travel.Additionally, the Embassy has informed Sri Lankans to keep a copy of their Lebanese identity card or passport with them when moving outdoors.Israel and Iran attacked each other for a fifth straight day on Tuesday, and U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranians to evacuate…

The largest lottery prize in Sri Lanka’s history was won yesterday (16).It was the grand prize of Rs. 474,599,422 from draw number 2210 of the National Lotteries Board’s Mega Power lottery.The winning lottery ticket was sold by a sales agent from Gokarella.Previously, the record for the largest lottery prize in Sri Lanka was Rs. 230 million which was also from the Mega Power lottery.

Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, successfully concluded his official visit to India, undertaken at the invitation of General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Indian Army.During the visit, the Army Chief participated in the Passing Out Parade (POP) of Cadets at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun on 14 June 2025.The event held special significance for the Commander of the Army, an alumnus of the IMA’s Course No. 31, commissioned in 1990. He was warmly received by his batchmate and the present Commandant of the IMA, Lieutenant General Nagendra Singh.As part of his…

Sri Lanka’s economy grew 4.8% year-on-year in the first three months of 2025, official data showed on Monday, indicating a deepening recovery from its worst financial crisis in decades.The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) Sri Lanka, has released the estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at current price and at constant (2015) price in Production approach and the other macroeconomic indicators for the first quarter (January 1st to March 31st) of 2025. The GDP for the first quarter of 2025 at constant price (2015) has increased up to Rs. 3,477,088 million from Rs. 3,318,769 million which was reported in the first…

Authorities have frozen the assets of 88 individuals linked to organized crime and financial fraud, the police announced.Among those affected are several high-profile drug traffickers. The frozen assets include land, vehicles, houses, bank accounts, shops, and hotels, police said.A detailed list of the individuals and their respective frozen assets is attached below.