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June 22, 2025

Israel strikes Iranian nuclear research HQ, other targets

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Friday announced that it had carried out a series of overnight airstrikes in Tehran, targeting dozens of sites linked to Iran’s missile and nuclear weapons programs. Among the key targets were military industrial facilities used for missile production and the headquarters of Iran's Organisation of Defensive Innovation and Research (SPND).

2 mins

Indonesia offers to tackle whitefly threat in Sri Lanka's coconut plantations

The Indonesian Ambassador in Sri Lanka has offered to provide support to combat the white fly infestation affecting coconut plantations in the island.

1 mins

LG Commissioners in dilemma over guidelines and Elections Act

Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Reforms and Electoral Studies (IRES) Manjula Gajanayake has said the Local Government Commissioners have created confusion and a severe erosion of public trust in the electoral process at local level by adhering to election laws and administrative guidelines selectively without adopting a consistent approach.

1 mins

Hotel shooting: Weligama police probe riddled with flaws, CID tells committee

CID Director of Investigations Ashoka Shelton Karunathilaka told the Parliamentary Inquiry Committee probing the interdicted IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon that numerous flaws had been found in the investigations carried out by the Weligama Police into a shooting incident at the W15 Hotel.

1 mins

Mass anti-Israel protests in Tehran as attacks continue

Israel and Iran continued to exchange missile attacks for an eighth day, on Friday as hundreds of thousands protest against Israel on the streets of Tehran.

2 mins

Probe into assets: Police to question former Speaker, ex-Army Commander, 24 others

The Police Illegal Assets Investigation Division is scheduled to commence questioning an ex-Army Commander, a former Speaker and 24 others on how they have acquired assets.

1 mins

Harshana resigns from Parliament

Secretary General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera has informed the Chairman of the Election Commission in writing that a vacancy has arisen in Parliament due to the resignation of Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma.

1 mins

Top court recognizes ordained Buddhist nuns

The denial of identity cards with proper recognition was discriminatory to the nuns, says Supreme Court

1 mins

CIPM Sri Lanka's Great HR Debate 2025 Concludes with DIMO PLC Crowned Champions

CIPM Sri Lanka concluded the Great HR Debate 2025 on a high note last week, with DIMO PLC emerging as champions at the Grand Finale held on 2nd June 2025 at the Monarch Imperial. The event coincided with the inauguration of the National HR Conference (NHRC) 2025.

1 mins

Welfare scheme triggers male labour force decline: IPS

Aswesuam is better focussed on poverty alleviation than previous schemes but could lead to a decline in male labour force participation, raising concerns about long-term fiscal sustainability and disincentives to work, according to a study conducted by the Institute of Policy Studies.

2 mins

Dayanidhi Maran sues elder brother and Sun TV CMD Kalanithi Maran

Says brother seized Group control 'fraudulently'

2 mins

China launches online visa process for Lankans

The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka will officially launch the “China Visa Online Application System” from June 30, 2025, the embassy spokesman said.

1 mins

CBSL cautions over advertisements promoting overseas property investments

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) on Friday said that it had recently observed advertisements published in the print and social media that promote overseas investments in immoveable properties (overseas property investments) among Sri Lankan resident individuals.

1 mins

Govt moves bill on gambling, junkets, ahead of Melco casino opening

The government has tabled a bill to set up a gambling regulatory authority, as the first international casino operator gets ready to open operations at the City of Dreams in Colombo, the first integrated resort project in South Asia.

1 mins

Pathfinder Foundation signs agreement with Akshaya Patra for feeding initiatives in Lanka

The Pathfinder Foundation has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India's renowned Akshaya Patra Foundation to initiate a model mid-day meal program in selected schools in Colombo.

1 mins

PM Modi launches projects worth INR 5,200 crore in poll-bound Bihar

(MINT) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled a slew of development projects worth over INR 5,200 crore in Bihar’s Siwan, reaffirming the Centre’s commitment to transform the state into a prosperous and forward-looking region.

1 mins

'Melodies with the Media' concert by Sri Lanka Press Assoocation on June 28

The Sri Lanka Press Association (SLPA) is making arrangements to host 'Melodies with the Media', a colorful evening of mesmerizing music with a host of popular artists on Saturday, June 28 from 7.00pm onwards at the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) Auditorium of the University of Colombo.

1 mins

North Korea reaffirms commitment to defence treaty with Russia

North Korea on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to a mutual defence treaty with Russia, marking the first anniversary of its signing amid growing military cooperation between the two nations.

1 mins

Lanka deports 85 Chinese nationals convicted of cybercrime

The Teldeniya Magistrate's Court ordered that the equipment seized from Chinese nationals involved in cybercrimes in Sri Lanka be handed over to an authorised official of the Chinese Embassy in Colombo.

1 mins

Iran eases airspace restrictions for India; students and pilgrims among 1,000 Indians to return from Mashhad

(MINT) In an exception for India, Tran will ease airspace restrictions for three evacuation flights, which will bring back around 1,000 Indians.

2 mins

Suspect nabbed in Ragama with heroin and ICE

A suspect was arrested in the Ragama area on Thursday night with heroin and crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as “ice”) with a street value of over Rs. 20 million, according to the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB).

1 mins

Speaker endorses Transport Commission Amendment Act No. 8 of 2025

Speaker Dr Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certificate of the National Transport Commission (Amendment) Bill on Thursday (19), marking its passage into law as the National Transport Commission (Amendment) Act, No. 8 of 2025.

1 mins

CA Sri Lanka rings CSE bell to mark 65 years of leadership

The country's national body of accountants, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), proudly marked a historic milestone by ringing the ceremonial bell at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) in celebration of its 65th anniversary.

1 mins

18 growth arenas could fuel India's global rise by 2040: McKinsey

India could add up to $2 trillion in new revenue by 2030 and double its share of global output to 8-10 per cent by 2040, if it successfully develops 18 “arenas of the future” identified in a new McKinsey & Company report, ‘India’s future arenas: Engines of growth and dynamism.’

2 mins

Kumana National Park emerges as a leopard hotspot

Kumana National Park, on the country’s southeastern coast, has emerged as a leopard stronghold, according to a recent study, contributor Malaka Rodrigo reports for Mongabay.

1 mins

Mohanlal gets a grand welcome at Lankan parliament, calls visit ‘truly unforgettable’

Malayalam cinema icon Mohanlal recently received a warm reception at the Parliament of Sri Lanka during his visit to the island nation.

1 mins

In London - As Secretary-General, IPPF

The abortion issue hit the world's headlines and IPPF with a hard jolt. It came with the declaration by the United States delegation to the World Population Conference at Mexico City in August 1984, that the US would no longer fund international family planning programmes that included abortion-related activities in their programmes.

8 mins

India reaches for the stars, brings their light home

In the quiet fishing village of Thumba, Kerala, where India's space journey began with sounding rockets launched from a churchyard, few could have imagined the cosmic heights the nation would one day reach. It was a time of quiet resolve, when the dream of reaching the stars was nurtured with limited means but limitless ambition. Today, that dream has matured into a national mission, and as we mark eleven years of the Narendra Modi Government, India's space programme stands transformed - bold, inclusive, and deeply connected to the lives of ordinary citizens. This transformation is not just about rockets and satellites - it is about people. It is about how space technology has quietly entered the daily rhythm of life, from the farmer in a remote village to the student in a digital classroom.

3 mins

Managing aftermath of a cyclone

(Excerpted from In the Pursuit of Governance, autobiography of MDD Pieris)

2 mins

First leftist Mayor after NM: SJB, UNP beaten at their own game

What's in a vote? That which we call a show of hands could still be as concealed as a secret vote.

6 mins

Price of Netanyahu's Iran Offensive

That was brutal, and predicated on years of fabricated deceit. But that is how power operates. Netanyahu is not acting in isolation; he was ushered into this calamity with calculated endorsement from the West.

5 mins

Criminalise war and work tirelessly for peace: Dr. Mahathir Mohamad

Soon to be 100-years ( July 10 th 1925) the two times former Prime Minister of Malaysia’s advice to the world is to “Criminalize War” and work tirelessly for peace.

2 mins

Early employment and the move to Colombo

The 1920s in Sri Lanka was a period of excitement and change. Politically there was significant movement after many decades of stagnation... [S]ocially... there were breaches in traditional hierarchies and practices. Some... who in earlier times had little say in society for class and caste reasons, achieved high status positions... and middleclass women shocked the orthodox.

10+ mins

The Titanic alliance has finally hit the iceberg

Trump threatens Musk with deportation. Musk says Trump should be impeached

6 mins

G20 countries could produce enough renewable energy for the whole world – what needs to happen

The world’s most developed economies have also burnt the most oil and coal (fossil fuels) over the years, causing the most climate change damage. Preventing further climate change means a global fossil fuel phase-out must happen by 2050.

4 mins

Pope Leo related to Madonna, Justin Bieber, Angelina Jolie

American pop queen Madonna is reportedly related to Pope Leo XIV, who was elected head of the Catholic Church in May.

1 mins

America's last throw of dice

ISRAEL has been called America's unsinkable ship in the Middle East. Terrifyingly accurate Iranian missiles have been piercing its acclaimed Iron Dome to target the ship's hull as it were.

4 mins

Indian deposits in Swiss banks down nearly 18% over last 10 years

(MINT) Deposits of Indian customers in Swiss banks fell by around 18 per cent over the past decade, according to the latest figures released by the Swiss National Bank (SNB).

1 mins

ComBank and Senok unveil special offers on construction machinery and equipment

Companies in the construction sector have been provided an opportunity to acquire new equipment through affordable leasing options created via a collaboration between the Commercial Bank of Ceylon and Senok Trade Combine (Pvt) Ltd., which represents global brands in construction machinery and equipment.

1 mins

SMEs showcase products at Middle East Rubber and Tyre Expo

ECONMYNEXT - Ten small and medium companies in Sri Lanka's rubber product sector have participated at the Middle East Rubber and Tyre Expo 2025 held in Sharjah, UAE, to promote local products in the region.

1 mins

CEAT voted Sri Lanka's 'Most Loved Tyre Brand'

CEAT has been voted Sri Lanka's 'Most Loved Tyre Brand' in 2025 by the country's leading business magazine LMD.

1 mins

Only a quarter of organisations in APAC perform regular cybersecurity assessments, says study

This leaves them exposed to unplanned downtime, production losses and the reputational and financial damages that can result from possible cyber breaches. This alarming trend was highlighted in a recent joint survey conducted by VDC Research and Kaspersky.

2 mins

Another 43 Ceylinco Life sales officers graduate with diplomas in Financial Sales Management

A group of 43 sales officers of Ceylinco Life recently graduated with diplomas in Financial Sales Management, under a programme tailor-made for the life insurance market leader by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM).

1 mins

Sri Lanka Insurance Life secures ‘Most Loved Life Insurance Brand’ title for the 8th Consecutive Year

Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLICLL) has once again been recognized as the Most Loved Life Insurance Brand in Sri Lanka by LMD’s latest Brand Finance Most Loved Brands edition.

2 mins

Blackstone acquires unsold units in Altair as it buys India's South City Mall

ECONOMYNEXT - US private equity firm Blackstone is said to have acquired unsold apartments in Sri Lanka's Altair project, as it bought Kolkata's South City Mall, which originally promoted the project in the island.

1 mins

Dr Asanka Senanayake named most popular dentist at BWIO Awards

Dr. Asanka Senanayake, founder of Shine Dental Care centres—which provide dental services across multiple locations—was recently honoured as the Most Popular Dental Doctor of the Year at the Business World International Awards 2025.

1 mins

Exterminators PLC to represent Futura Germany in Asia

Exterminators PLC, has embarked on a strategic partnership with Futura Germany, a leader in innovative digital pest management solutions.

1 mins

Global travel made simple with Kaspersky eSIM Store

Kaspersky eSIM Store is a new connectivity solution for international travel. Designed to make it easier for leisure and business travelers to stay online globally, it empowers users with easy internet access across 150+ countries and regions, with a choice of over 2,000 affordable data plans.

2 mins

New Anthoney's empowers sales team with SLIM training graduation

Sustainable poultry producer New Anthoney's Group, renowned for its HarithaHari zero-antibiotic chicken range, recently hosted a special ceremony at the Royal Colombo Golf Club on June 15 to celebrate the successful completion of the \"License to Sell\" training programme.

1 mins

ComBank hosts 'Empower North' to drive wider adoption of its digital products

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon recently conducted a digital awareness initiative in Jaffna titled 'Empower North: Accelerating Digital Excellence' as part of its ongoing efforts to support the country's digital transformation agenda and increase regional engagement with its flagship digital banking platform 'ComBank Digital.'

1 mins

Sampath Bank pioneers SL's Standardised API Banking Platform

Sampath Bank has set a new milestone as the first bank in Sri Lanka to launch a standardised Application Programming Interface (API) platform.

2 mins

Kamindu Mendis - a star in ascent

There was a time - not too long ago - when Sri Lanka's batting collapses were as predictable as monsoon rain in May. But in Galle, the tables turned.

2 mins

Achintha, Dilni among top contenders for Asian Youth Games

St. Aloysius' College, Rathnapura athlete Lahiru Achintha is among the top contenders to secure a berth in the country's track and field team for the up coming Asian Youth Games, which will be held in Manama, Bahrain in October.

1 mins

Filmmaker Raj Khosla's unspoken but colourful life in new book

\" A filmmaker is stripped naked in his stories\" - this quote by legendary director Raj Khosla deeply influenced his protégé, Mahesh Bhatt.

2 mins

A man of letters par excellence

Professor J. B. Dissanayake felicitated

4 mins

Momentous events in Parliament

As I was reaching the age of retirement of 60 years, I felt it was a part of my official duties to call on H.E. the President D.B.Wijetunga to say farewell.

10+ mins

Drugs are intended to cure; instead, they're becoming water contaminants

In the 1950s, the Chisso Corporation operated in the small Japanese town of Minamata.

4 mins

Ibn Batuta’s pilgrimage, and Ameena Hussein’s

Reviewed by BY Pror. RAJIvA WIJESINHA

6 mins

Why is Stalin back in Moscow metro?

A statue of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin was unveiled in the Taganskaya metro station in Moscow in May, recreating a mural that was dismantled decades ago. It is the first such statue to be erected in central Moscow since Stalin's death in 1953 and marks a disturbing new stage in Russia's authoritarian path.

4 mins

"Write Until You Feel Right": Savin Edirisinghe's Katakata Wins the 32nd Gratiaen Prize

When 25-year-old Savin Edirisinghe stepped onto the stage to receive the 32nd Gratiaen Prize for his debut short story collection Katakata, he brought with him more than just a book. He brought an entire generation of young Sri Lankans who write in English yet dream in multiple languages, who navigate everyday life with a poet's soul, and who find inspiration in the most unlikely places-buses, petticoats, whispered gossip, and quiet suffering.

5 mins

Sri Lanka's tourism strategy: Vision for sustainable growth and global competitiveness

In a candid conversation with the Deputy Minister of Tourism Professor Ruwan Ranasinghe, who is attached to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, shared insightful perspectives on Sri Lanka's ambitious plans to improve its tourism sector. His vision is to position Sri Lanka as a premier global destination. As Sri Lanka emerges from challenging years marked by Covid-19 and economic setbacks, the Deputy Minister expressed optimism and gave a clear vision for making Sri Lanka as a top destination once again.

7 mins

Sun Siyam Pasikudah champions coastal conservation with community beach clean-up initiative

Sun Siyam Pasikudah, Sri Lanka's leading boutique luxury resorts located on the unspoiled pristine beaches of Kalkudah, recently carried out a beach clean-up to address plastic pollution along the country's scenic eastern coastline.

1 mins

'A Vintage Affair' with an Italian touch

\"A Vintage Affair\", a refined celebration of culinary artistry and Italian charm, took place on Thursday, 19th June 2025, from 7:00 p.m. onwards at Sky Lounge. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Colombo skyline, this exclusive wine and dine evening at Kinsbury Colombo promised a sensory journey like no other.

1 mins

Deepening linkages between women leaders of India and Sri Lanka

High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, hosted a reception for the members of the Women Caucus of the Parliament of Sri Lanka today at India House. The event was graced by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Minister of Women & Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj as well as other members of the women caucus.

1 mins

Legacy of elegance in Sri Lanka's beauty landscape

Ramani Fernando is a name synonymous with elegance, creativity and resilience in Sri Lanka's fashion and beauty industry.

4 mins

Night of rock 'n' roll, pop and 60s nostalgia at The Hut

The pulse of Colombo’s golden music era is about to beat again—this time, under the dazzling lights of The Hut at Mount Lavinia Hotel on Friday, 27 June 2025, from 7 PM onwards said a press release.