Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate increases to Rs. 334
2026-09-15
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (15), comparedContinue Reading
SC rules Ravi Seneviratne, Shani Abeysekara’s rights violated in Easter Sunday probe
2026-09-15
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today ruled that former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon and two othersContinue Reading
Flights suspended after private jet veers off runway at Libya’s Misrata airport
2026-09-15
Flights at Misrata International Airport in Libya were suspended after a private jet arriving from Istanbul ran off the runwayContinue Reading
Public servants to face child-crime clearance checks under new proposal
2026-09-15
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has announced a new safeguard for public service recruitment, requiring individuals, particularly thoseContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s first commercial‑level Battery Energy Storage System joins National Grid in Galle
2026-09-15
Sri Lanka marked a new technological milestone in its energy sector with the commissioning of the country’s first commercial‑level BatteryContinue Reading
Police uncover organised crime links in Dehiwala grenade attack
2026-09-15
Police have uncovered extensive details surrounding the hand grenade attack in Dehiwala, revealing that the incident stemmed from a disputeContinue Reading
Dogs linked to 30% of road accidents in Sri Lanka
2026-09-15
Founder of the Veterinary Association for Animal Catch Management through psychological methods, Dr. Chamith Nanayakkara, has warned that dogs areContinue Reading
Turkish authorities launch anti-LGBTQ raids, detaining dozens
2026-09-15
Turkish police have detained dozens of people after conducting nationwide raids targeting LGBTQ organisations. Police swooped on gay bars, officesContinue Reading
Rumesh Tharanga’s javelins damaged during flight back to Sri Lanka
2026-09-15
Four javelins belonging to Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga have reportedly been damaged during his return journey to SriContinue Reading
Heavy rain alert issued for several provinces; falls above 100mm expected
2026-09-15
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for heavy rain across several parts of Sri Lanka, warning thatContinue Reading
India to supply Nepal electricity after floods wreck hydropower projects
2026-09-15
India has approved the export of up to 654 megawatts of electricity to Nepal after devastating floods severely damaged theContinue Reading
Tamil groups in North stage protests highlighting longstanding demands
2026-09-14
Tamil political groups and activists staged protests over the weekend, accusing President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s government of failing to fulfilContinue Reading
England confirm XI for first T20I against Sri Lanka; Donald to debut
2026-09-14
England have confirmed their playing XI for the opening T20I against Sri Lanka in Southampton, with 29-year-old Aneurin Donald setContinue Reading
CA appoints three-judge bench over contempt complaint against Wimal, Gammanpila and Dilith
2026-09-14
The Court of Appeal has appointed a three-judge bench to consider a complaint against former ministers Wimal Weerawansa and UdayaContinue Reading
Rs. 7.1 billion health projects to be launched in four districts
2026-09-14
Foundation stones will be laid on Sept. 16 for several new health facilities being constructed in the Northern, North CentralContinue Reading
Sajith calls for collective action to face El Niño, La Niña impacts
2026-09-14
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for the government, opposition and public to work together to address the impact ofContinue Reading
Wildlife officers seize leopard-tooth pendant, ivory items offered for sale online
2026-09-14
Sri Lankan wildlife officers have arrested a suspect after seizing a pendant containing a leopard tooth and several items allegedlyContinue Reading
Rs. 2 million housing assistance to help people leaving institutional care
2026-09-14
People leaving institutional care will receive housing assistance of up to Rs. 2 million under a government programme aimed atContinue Reading