The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk arrived in the country today on an official visit to Sri Lanka from 23 to 26 June 2025.
He was received by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra. This marks the first visit by a UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to Sri Lanka since February 2016.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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