June 2025 (Page 3)

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court yesterday (June 24) that it has commenced an investigation into the overseas trips made by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe during his time in office. According to CID officials, the inquiry is being conducted under the provisions of the Public Property Act, which governs the use and protection of state resources. Details of the investigation were officially presented to the court, but further specifics regarding the nature or scope of the alleged misuse have not yet been disclosed. The post CID Launches Probe Into Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Overseas Trips appeared first on LNW Lanka News Web.Read More →

U.S. President Donald Trump has accused both Israel and Iran of violating the recently declared ceasefire, but expressed particular frustration with Israel, urging it to cease airstrikes and “bring your pilots home now!” Speaking on Tuesday, Trump said he was “really unhappy” with Israel’s actions, despite calling it a “great honour” to have destroyed Iran’s nuclear facilities and then mediated an end to the war initiated by Israel on June 13. Tensions escalated further when Iran launched a missile attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar on Monday, in retaliation for the strikes that destroyed key nuclear sites within its territory a day earlier. According to Iranian officials, more than 400 people, including 13 children, haveRead More →

The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development has reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening infrastructure and protecting the livelihoods of Sri Lanka’s coastal communities. At the Mannar District Fisheries Coordination Committee meeting held yesterday (June 24) at the Mannar District Secretariat, key decisions were made to address persistent challenges faced by the region’s fishing communities. Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar, speaking to the media after the meeting, announced that the Government will move forward with the construction of a fully-fledged fisheries port in Pesalai, Mannar District. Slated for implementation in 2026, the project will be funded with assistance from the World Bank and is expected to significantly uplift the local fisheries sector and associated infrastructure. “ThereRead More →

The Poson Poya holds significant importance for us in Sri Lanka as it marks a series of religiously significant events in the history of our country. The inception of our nation as a heartland for Theravada Buddhist philosophy and tradition was signified on that remarkable Poson Poya Day, when Arahant Mahinda Thero arrived in Sri Lanka. Read More →

In accordance with Circular No. PS/SB/Circular/2/2025 issued by the Secretary to the President, the Internal Affairs Unit of the Prime Minister’s Office was officially established yesterday (06) at Temple Trees under the leadership of Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri.Read More →

President Anura Kumara Disanayake held a meeting yesterday afternoon (May 16) at the Presidential Secretariat with officials of the Ministry of Digital Economy and heads of relevant institutions to discuss the progress of Sri Lanka’s digital economic initiatives.Read More →

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the development of a country depends on the productive contribution its citizens make towards the nation.Read More →

The second phase of the auction to sell luxury and decommissioned vehicles owned by the Presidential Secretariat was successfully concluded yesterday (15 May), with the auction taking place as scheduled.Read More →