CBSL urges careful handling of wet currency notes
2025-12-05
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued public guidance on how to safely handle wet or flood-affected currencyContinue Reading
IFJ urges Sri Lanka to protect freedom of expression amid emergency law concerns
2025-12-05
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), together with its affiliate, the Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA), has urged SriContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-12-05
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (05 Dec), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
Toll collection resumes on Sri Lankan expressways
2025-12-05
Toll charges on all Sri Lankan expressways recommenced yesterday (04 Dec) for all vehicles. Previously, due to adverse weather conditions,Continue Reading
Adverse weather strands 12 train sets on up‑country line
2025-12-05
The Ministry of Transport says the greatest damage has occurred to the up‑country railway line as a result of adverseContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 07 districts
2025-12-05
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, and the GalleContinue Reading
IMA warns against misuse of Emergency law to suppress criticism
2025-12-05
The Internet Media Action (IMA) has expressed concern and objection over the statement made by Deputy Minister for Public SecurityContinue Reading
Fake Bribery Commission officer arrested in Panadura
2025-12-05
A man who had pretended as an officer of the Bribery Commission and had prepared a forged identity card andContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-12-05
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (05 Dec),Continue Reading
UAE search teams begin operations in Kandy, hands over relief
2025-12-05
Head of the UAE Relief Team, Dr. Hamoud Al-Afari, has handed over a new shipment of humanitarian aid to theContinue Reading
Train season tickets now accepted on SLTB buses
2025-12-05
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has announced that passengers can now use train season tickets to travel on SLTBContinue Reading
Mohamed Thahir sworn in as SJB National List MP
2025-12-05
Naina Thambi Marrikkar Mohamed Thahir of the All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) took oaths as a Member of Parliament todayContinue Reading
Flood alert issued for Thanthrimale as Malwathu Oya water levels rise
2025-12-05
The Irrigation Department has issued a flood alert to the Thanthrimale area due to the rising water levels of theContinue Reading
Bus driver and conductor suspended over flood incident in Kumbukkana
2025-12-05
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has taken disciplinary action regarding the Monaragala–Colombo bus that endangered passengers’ lives by attempting toContinue Reading
Mahaweli River embankment repairs begin today
2025-12-05
Repair work on the embankment of the Mahaweli River, which has collapsed at several points due to Cyclone Ditwah, isContinue Reading
Northeast monsoon condition gradually establishing over Sri Lanka
2025-12-05
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 05 DECEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 05 December 2025 The Northeast monsoon condition is graduallyContinue Reading
Nearly Rs 700 million sent by overseas Sri Lankans to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund
2025-12-05
The ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund has received close to LKR 700 million from overseas Sri Lankans, according to Dr. HarshanaContinue Reading
NEW: Improved Account Support on Facebook
2025-12-05
Account hacks on Facebook and Instagram are down by over 30% globally this year—making it safer than ever for creatorsContinue Reading