Human Rights Commission flags rights violations at Welikada and Negombo Prisons
2026-07-16
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has raised serious concerns over violations of its statutory authority and theContinue Reading
Decision on A/L Exam petition fixed for July 23
2026-07-16
The Court of Appeal has ordered that its decision on whether to grant permission to hear a petition seeking theContinue Reading
Supreme Court to hear petition on 2024 fatal KDU bus accident
2026-07-16
The Supreme Court has fixed September 11 to confirm facts in a fundamental rights petition filed by the father ofContinue Reading
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate increases to Rs. 341
2026-07-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (16), compared to Wednesday, with the USD sellingContinue Reading
Namal calls for “Indian Ocean Century” at GEC East Summit
2026-07-16
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has urged regional leaders to embrace the “Indian Ocean Century,” positioning SriContinue Reading
Four major Kandy development projects to be completed within two years
2026-07-16
The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development has announced urgent plans to complete construction on four major development projectsContinue Reading
Deputy Minister invites tourists to experience Uva Paranagama’s Pekoe Trail
2026-07-16
Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe has invited the public and international visitors to experience the scenic beauty of UvaContinue Reading
Nalanda Sports Arena receives Rs. 100 million donation from Nahil Wijesuriya
2026-07-16
The Nalanda College Old Boys’ Association (NCOBA) has announced a Rs. 100 million donation from businessman and philanthropist Eng. NahilContinue Reading
Sri Lanka unveils special gift to mark America’s 250th independence anniversary
2026-07-16
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the United States, Mahinda Samarasinghe, has presented the first copy of a Coffee Table Book publishedContinue Reading
From tusks to teeth : Authorities uncover illegal wildlife collection
2026-07-16
Three suspects have been arrested in Borella and Panadura for illegally keeping and attempting to sell wildlife parts and jewelryContinue Reading
CMC cuts entertainment taxes; new Gazette issued
2026-07-16
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has gazetted revised entertainment tax rates, reducing taxes across cinemas, sports competitions, concerts and severalContinue Reading
Bigger duty-free benefits proposed for Sri Lankan migrant workers
2026-07-16
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra says a high‑level discussion was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recentlyContinue Reading
Jofra Archer reacts to Chamindu Wickramasinghe’s Bowling Action
2026-07-16
England fast bowler Jofra Archer has praised Jaffna Kings all-rounder Chamindu Wickramasinghe after a video of the Sri Lankan’s bowlingContinue Reading
Lionel Messi ends long silence on FIFA bias allegations, gives fitting reply to critics
2026-07-16
“FIFA favours Argentina”, “World Cup is rigged”, “FIFA wants Lionel Messi to go far” have been common phrases heard fromContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : USD selling rate steady at Rs. 340
2026-07-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (16), compared toContinue Reading
PM Harini returns to Sri Lanka after Qatar visit
2026-07-16
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya returned to Sri Lanka today (16) after visiting Qatar to convey condolences on behalf of theContinue Reading
President reviews key energy projects ahead of Budget 2027
2026-07-16
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reviewed the progress of key energy projects, including the Hybrid Renewable Energy System (HRES) inContinue Reading
Argentina players taunt England with Falkland banner after FIFA World Cup win
2026-07-16
After Argentina overhauled a 1-0 deficit against England into a statement 2-1 victory in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, someContinue Reading