Football icon David Beckham knighted by King Charles
2025-11-04
Former football star David Beckham has been officially knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle, fulfilling a long-held dreamContinue Reading
Profit brings no praise, loss brings punishment — UNP Chairman’s defence of Ratwatte
2025-11-04
United National Party (UNP) Chairman and former Minister Vajira Abeywardena today defended veteran public servant Charitha Ratwatte, following his arrestContinue Reading
‘Palathota Madhu’ & ‘Lahiru Chootie’ arrested with Drugs
2025-11-04
Two close associates of fugitive underworld figure and major drug trafficker ‘Kudu Salindu’ have been arrested by officers of theContinue Reading
Sean Williams fired by Zimbabwe Cricket
2025-11-04
ZIMBABWE Cricket (ZC) have announced that they will not renew veteran all-rounder, Sean Williams’ national contract beyond its expiry onContinue Reading
Rs. 5.8 million loss to state: Bribery arrests former Fisheries officials
2025-11-04
The Bribery Commission today (Nov. 4) arrested four individuals, including former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Fisheries Corporation Lalith Daulagala,Continue Reading
Schengen Visa Applications : New Appointment System
2025-11-04
The German Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced that, effective from 3 November 2025, all appointments for Schengen visa applicationsContinue Reading
Training institute suspended over fake NVQ certificates for overseas jobs
2025-11-04
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has temporarily suspended the NS Lanka training institute in Mawanella after itContinue Reading
Researchers & Entrepreneurs to benefit from Rs. 1 Bn Innovation Grant Scheme
2025-11-04
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new funding framework to accelerate the commercialization of research and development (R&D) projectsContinue Reading
Vatican commends Sri Lanka’s progress
2025-11-04
Visiting Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations of the Holy See, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, has revealed thatContinue Reading
Customs delay sparks protest over withheld BYD vehicles in Colombo
2025-11-04
A protest was held this morning (Nov. 4) outside the BYD automobile showroom in Colombo, demanding a solution to theContinue Reading
Deputy Minister hails Rs. 227 Bn SOE profit despite decline
2025-11-04
Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, says a massive profit of Rs. 227 billion has been madeContinue Reading
Bus conductor arrested over Fort assault viral video
2025-11-04
A 35-year-old bus conductor has been arrested in connection with the assault of an individual in the Galle Face areaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to secure $100 Mn ADB loan for sustainable tourism
2025-11-04
Sri Lanka will enter into loan agreements with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to implement the Sustainable Tourism Sector DevelopmentContinue Reading
Maharagama–Piliyandala road upgrade to be completed with govt. funding
2025-11-04
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development to complete theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to get $30 Mn IFC loan for sustainable energy project
2025-11-04
Sri Lanka will secure a USD 30 million loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank GroupContinue Reading
Tests find no ICE chemicals in rocks from Kandana home – Dinamina
2025-11-04
Laboratory tests have confirmed that the material discovered in a Kandana home garden in September does not contain chemicals usedContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-11-04
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (04), compared to Monday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Sri Lanka tourism grows 21.5% in October — 1.89 million arrivals so far in 2025
2025-11-04
Sri Lanka welcomed 165,193 tourists in October 2025, marking a 21.5% increase compared to the same month last year. AccordingContinue Reading