Cabinet approves relocation of Galle Courts under revival project
2026-04-07
The High Court and Magistrate’s Court, currently operating inside the UNESCO‑declared Galle Fort, are to be vacated and relocated toContinue Reading
April 08 : ‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 21 districts
2026-04-07
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern, andContinue Reading
Special transport plan announced for New Year season
2026-04-07
The National Transport Commission (NTC), in collaboration with the Department of Railways and the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), hasContinue Reading
Aid drive launched in Galle to support Cuban people
2026-04-07
The ‘Jana Aragalaya Sandhanaya’ (People’s Struggle movement) has launched a program in Galle to collect aid for the Cuban people,Continue Reading
Three killed in shooting near Israeli consulate in Turkiye’s Istanbul
2026-04-07
Three people have been killed and two police officers injured in a gunfire incident near the building housing the IsraeliContinue Reading
Former SLRC Chairman Sarath Kongahage arrested over corruption allegations
2026-04-07
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today arrested former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini CorporationContinue Reading
President acknowledges low-quality coal affected power generation
2026-04-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today acknowledged that low-quality coal imports had affected electricity generation, but assured that any additional costsContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 10 districts
2026-04-07
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa, Central provinces and Kurunegala, Anuradhapura, Mannar,Continue Reading
Corruption : Nuwara Eliya Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman arrested
2026-04-07
The Chairman of the Nuwara Eliya Pradeshiya Sabha was arrested today (07) by officers of the Commission to Investigate AllegationsContinue Reading
Relief for Electricity Consumers using less than 90 Units with next revision
2026-04-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government has decided to provide relief to electricity consumers who use less thanContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
2026-04-07
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (07), compared to Monday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
President briefs Parliament on fuel supply
2026-04-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says a crude oil shipment is expected in mid-April. Addressing the Parliament today, President Dissanayake saidContinue Reading
President announces new relief package
2026-04-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government has introduced a new relief package, taking into consideration the impact of theContinue Reading
‘Minister lying’: Ajith Perera cites report showing power cuts
2026-04-07
Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera has criticised the government over power interruptions, questioning the Energy Minister’s claim that no powerContinue Reading
WATCH : Special Statement President AKD
2026-04-07
Notable rise in online “Avurudu Kumari” scams, SLCERT warns
2026-04-07
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has issued a public warning regarding a significant increase in online scamsContinue Reading
SLC responds to false report, reveals names after fitness controversy
2026-04-07
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has rejected a report claiming that 19 national players had failed the Physical Performance Test, statingContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate unchanged at Rs. 318
2026-04-07
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (07), comparedContinue Reading