Central Bank targets 4–5% growth in 2026 with new policy roadmap
2026-01-08
The Central Bank’s Policy Agenda for 2026 and Beyond has been presented by the Governor of the CBSL, Nandalal Weerasinghe. Continue Reading
Sri Lanka to receive 10 Bell 206 helicopters from the US
2026-01-08
The United States has announced that it will offer 10 US Navy TH‑57 (Bell 206 SEA RANGER) helicopters to theContinue Reading
Police warn of fake notice to public
2026-01-08
Sri Lanka Police have issued a clarification to the public, warning that a message circulating on social media and messagingContinue Reading
500 tablets issued to Traffic Police for digital insurance rollout
2026-01-08
The programme to introduce Sri Lanka’s new permanent digital insurance card (e‑card) commenced with the distribution of 500 tablet devicesContinue Reading
Lasantha Wickrematunge remembered on 17th death anniversary
2026-01-08
The 17th anniversary of the assassination of veteran journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge was commemorated at the Borella Cemetery in Colombo today. Continue Reading
Sri Lankan exports to Saudi Arabia up 19% in 2025
2026-01-08
Sri Lankan exports to Saudi Arabia recorded a 19% increase from January to September 2025, compared to the corresponding periodContinue Reading
Maldivian Envoy criticizes Visa treatment in Sri Lanka, warns of reciprocal action
2026-01-08
Maldivian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Masood Imad, has raised concerns over the ordeal faced by Maldivian tourists to secureContinue Reading
Indian Actor Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ movie release postponed
2026-01-08
The release of Jana Nayagan, starring Thalapathy Vijay, was postponed from its planned January 9 date after delays in securingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka discusses additional UN peacekeeping deployment
2026-01-08
Discussions on deploying additional Sri Lankan personnel to United Nations peacekeeping missions were held at the Ministerial Consultative Committee onContinue Reading
Obstruction of duties : Matugama PS Chairman granted bail
2026-01-08
The Chairman of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, Kasun Munasinghe, who was remanded on charges of obstructing the duties of theContinue Reading
CBSL rates : Rupee depreciates further against the US Dollar
2026-01-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (08 Jan), compared to Wednesday. According to officialContinue Reading
Deep Depression: Indian Met Department update
2026-01-08
A depression over the southwest and adjoining areas of the southeast Bay of Bengal and the East Equatorial Indian OceanContinue Reading
Cyclone Ditwah : Buddhist monk donates 10-acre land for recovery efforts
2026-01-08
The Chief Incumbent of Siyambalapitiya, Yattogoda and Yatahalena Raja Maha Vihara, Justice of the Peace, National Director of Human RightsContinue Reading
Transport sector: 7 key updates from Parliament committee
2026-01-08
Sri Lanka’s Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways and Urban Development has approved several key decisions under the Motor TrafficContinue Reading
U19 Cricket World Cup : Sri Lanka Group Preview
2026-01-08
Defending champions Australia headline Group A of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 alongside three teams hoping toContinue Reading
GCE A/L Exam 2025 : Update for Students
2026-01-08
The Department of Examinations announced that the remaining subjects of the 2025 General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A/L)Continue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 313
2026-01-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (08 Jan), comparedContinue Reading
Deep depression expected to enter Sri Lanka’s coast tomorrow
2026-01-08
A deep depression developed in the Bay of Bengal could make landfall in Sri Lanka tomorrow between the Hambantota andContinue Reading