A cab driver linked to the Meegoda fatal accident, which killed six people, has been remanded until June 16. The report was published by AdaDerana. Date: June 1, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123189
Colombo High Court ordered the case against Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero to be called on June 26 to fix trial dates. Source: AdaDerana, June 1, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123188
237 suspected meningitis cases have been reported from multiple regions in Sri Lanka, per the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health. (Source: AdaDerana, June 1, 2026). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123187
A deadly blast in a rebel-held village in Myanmar killed at least 46 people and wounded many more, with rescue teams confirming the toll. The event occurred in a region under insurgent control, according to preliminary reports cited by BBC via AdaDerana. Date: June 1, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123186
Under the 2025 Vanaspathi Programme, 81 forests have been declared forest reserves via gazette notifications, with more to be gazetted. Source: AdaDerana, June 1, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123185
The 114th International Labour Conference (ILO) opened in Geneva, Switzerland, with the Sri Lankan delegation in attendance. The session began on June 1, 2026, as reported by AdaDerana. The event marks ongoing discussions and activities at the ILO’s annual conference. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123184
Sri Lanka’s Minister Anura Karunathilaka says the QR code–based fuel quota system will be strictly enforced in the future. The system is currently in place, with plans for tighter enforcement going forward, as reported by AdaDerana. Date: June 1, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123183
The U.S. claimed weekend strikes on Iranian military sites, prompting Iran’s Revolutionary Guards to claim they targeted a U.S. base in response. The exchanges come amid ongoing negotiations to end the three-month-old war. (Source: AdaDerana) source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123180
The US dollar selling rate has exceeded Rs. 335 per dollar, according to CBSL’s latest daily exchange rates. The update was released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, as reported by AdaDerana. The article date is June 1, 2026, at 03:13 PM. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123179
Plans to establish 100 Samurdhi Suwa Bojun Hala this year. Minister Dr. Upali Pannila says the Department of Samurdhi Development combats rural poverty and should be strengthened to keep improving results. Source: AdaDerana; June 1, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123178