Slight increase in Sri Lankan official reserve assets
2026-06-06
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets increased by 1.6% in May 2026, reaching USD 6.873 billion, according to the latest dataContinue Reading
Chartered Institute of Media Professionals Bill gazetted
2026-06-05
The Government has gazetted the Chartered Institute of Media Professionals of Sri Lanka Bill, seeking to establish a professional bodyContinue Reading
ISS astronauts return to routine operations after evacuation alert
2026-06-05
Astronauts onboard the International Space Station have been told to return to normal duties after previously being on evacuation alertContinue Reading
Heavy rain alert issued for 9 districts
2026-06-05
Due to the active Southwest Monsoon conditions, the showery weather over the southwestern parts of the country is expected toContinue Reading
Ireland bans two Israeli ministers from entering country
2026-06-05
Ireland has announced a ban on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from enteringContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Disability Rights activist invited to address UN Conference
2026-06-05
Sri Lankan disability rights advocate Nilshani De Silva has been selected to represent Sri Lanka at the 19th Session ofContinue Reading
Financial system remains resilient despite global pressures, says Central Bank
2026-06-05
Sri Lanka’s financial system remained resilient during the first quarter of 2026 despite heightened tensions in the Middle East, exchangeContinue Reading
Sri Lanka sees Strong Growth in Overseas Worker Earnings
2026-06-05
Sri Lanka received US$ 847 million in workers’ remittances in May 2026, marking a significant increase compared to US$ 767.9Continue Reading
Injury blow for Sri Lanka as Sashini Gimhani ruled out of T20 World Cup
2026-06-05
Sri Lanka have been forced to make a change to their squad ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World CupContinue Reading
Police seize 19 firearms, ammunition and drugs in major Colombo operation
2026-06-05
Police have seized 19 firearms, T-56 ammunition, crystal methamphetamine (Ice) and more than 100,000 prescription pills (Pregabalin) following a two-weekContinue Reading
Schools must provide love and safety, not just education – Prime Minister
2026-06-05
Schools should be places where children feel safe, valued and cared for, in addition to receiving a quality education, PrimeContinue Reading
National commemoration of World Environment Day 2026 held under President’s patronage
2026-06-05
The National commemoration of World Environment Day 2026, themed “Let us take action to mitigate the impacts of climate change”,Continue Reading
Only 148 of Sri Lanka’s 455 elders’ homes registered – Minister after fire tragedy
2026-06-05
The elders’ home in Anguruwathota, Horana, where a fire claimed the lives of 12 residents earlier this week, had beenContinue Reading
Senior monk issues apology after criticising court order
2026-06-05
Venerable Thiniyawala Palitha Thera has publicly apologized for comments he made regarding the overseas travel ban imposed on former PresidentContinue Reading
From Cricketer to global spear thrower: The rise of Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga
2026-06-05
By any measure, 92.62 metres is a long distance in javelin. For Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, it was the throw thatContinue Reading
Be prepared: Strong wind advisory issued for multiple districts
2026-06-05
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for strong winds affecting several parts of the country due toContinue Reading
Wimal’s former Media Secretary arrested by FCID
2026-06-05
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa’s former Media Secretary, Prasad Manju, has been arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), PoliceContinue Reading
Dollar rate increasing: Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha responds
2026-06-05
Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando says the recent increase in the US dollar exchange rate does not indicate thatContinue Reading
