Weather today: Showers will occur at times
2025-06-27
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 27 JUNE 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 27 June 2025 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading
Ceylon Chamber appoints Krishan Balendra as Chairperson at 186th AGM
2025-06-27
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce elected Krishan Balendra as its new Chairperson at the 186th Annual General Meeting held yesterdayContinue Reading
US Embassy warns against Travel for Birth Tourism
2025-06-26
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo has cautioned that foreign nationals who travel to the U.S. on tourist visas with theContinue Reading
Oman plans Income Tax on Top Earners in a First for Gulf States
2025-06-26
Oman has announced plans to impose income tax, becoming the first Gulf state to do so in an effort toContinue Reading
President meets UN Rights Chief, says necessary reforms will be implemented
2025-06-26
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has expressed his complete support for the direction Sri LankaContinue Reading
Govt meets Muslim Civil Society, discuss key issues
2025-06-26
Muslim civil society leaders have expressed their gratitude to the Sri Lankan Government for the successful facilitation of this year’sContinue Reading
Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe: 5 game schedule announced
2025-06-26
Sri Lanka Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 The Sri Lanka National Men’s Team will tour Zimbabwe during the months of August–Continue Reading
City of Dreams Sri Lanka to Launch on 2nd August 2025
2025-06-26
John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) and Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MRE) proudly announces the grand opening of City of DreamsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to Import 40,000MT of Rice to substitute Keeri Samba
2025-06-26
The Food Policy and Security Committee has recommended the importation of 40,000 metric tonnes of rice as a substitute forContinue Reading
AG’s position not in Archchuna’s favour in MP eligibility case
2025-06-26
The Court of Appeal today commenced hearings into a Writ of Quo Warranto application filed against Parliamentarian Archchuna Ramanathan, challengingContinue Reading
Bribery : Former Health Ministry Secretary arrested
2025-06-26
Former Health Ministry Secretary Janaka Sri Chandragupta was arrested this morning (June 26) by officials of the Bribery Commission. HeContinue Reading
32 senior police officers transferred with immediate effect
2025-06-26
32 senior officers, including 9 DIGs transferred with immediate effect, Police said in a statement.
Death row pardon of Ex-Minister’s wife under scrutiny amid CID investigations
2025-06-25
The Attorney General’s Department on Wednesday cited the release of Mary Juliet Monica Fernando — wife of former Minister MilroyContinue Reading
UN Rights Chief visits Chemmani mass grave site in Jaffna
2025-06-25
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, visited the Chemmani mass grave site in Jaffna on Wednesday, following theContinue Reading
Kottu, Watallappam among several unique Sri Lankan words added to Oxford Dictionary
2025-06-25
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added several uniquely Sri Lankan words to its June 2025 update, marking a significantContinue Reading
Bus fares reduced in Sri Lanka
2025-06-25
The National Transport Commission has announced that bus fares will be reduced by 2.5% with effect from July 1. ThisContinue Reading
Mahindananda-backed independent group wins Nawalapitiya UC
2025-06-25
An independent group reportedly backed by convicted former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has secured control of the Nawalapitiya Urban Council, followingContinue Reading
New ICC Test batting & bowling rankings issued
2025-06-25
England opener Ben Duckett has reached a career-best eighth position in the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings after his outstandingContinue Reading