Two suspects, including the main one, have been arrested in Kalutara in connection with the planned shooting death of a local businessman. Police indicate ongoing investigation. Source: AdaDerana. (June 1, 2026) source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123202
Sri Lanka Police mandate biannual firearm inspections for licence holders as part of 2026 licence renewal procedures. Firearms must be presented for inspection every six months. Source: AdaDerana. (June 1, 2026) source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123201
The United States conducted airstrikes on Iran, targeting radar and drone sites, after Tehran shot down an American drone. Iran reportedly launched a retaliatory strike, and Kuwait reported incoming fire. The report comes from AdaDerana, dated June 1, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123198
The Container Transport Owners Association (CTOA) has announced a 5% increase in container transport charges effective today (June 1, 2026). Source: AdaDerana via RSS. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123197
The Court of Appeal scheduled June 17 to verify facts for imprisoned former Minister Nalin Fernando’s petition seeking dismissal of the indictment in the “carrom board case” filed by the Attorney General. The petition will be heard on that date. Source: AdaDerana, June 1, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123196
The Sri Lankan Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of drug kingpin Wele Suda (Gampola Vidanage Samantha Kumara), who was sentenced to death for heroin trafficking. The ruling upholds the death sentence. Source: AdaDerana report, June 1, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123195
Services at the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) Narahenpita head office were disrupted for nearly two hours due to a computer system breakdown. Operations resumed after the outage. Source: AdaDerana, June 1, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123194
Indian Naval Ship Airavat arrived in Colombo for a three-day visit. The visit was reported by AdaDerana on June 1, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123193
Police seized over 50 modified motorcycles during Vesak operations in Kalutara, alleging they were ridden disruptively and unsafely during the festival period. The raid targeted motorcycles reportedly used in unsafe manner, with further details available via AdaDerana. June 1, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123191
An 18-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil woman died and a 17-year-old girl was critically injured after a bar brawl in Thirumangalam spilled onto the road, with a car crashing into a bike. Incident occurred late Saturday night; investigation ongoing. Source: AdaDerana. June 1, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123190
