UN adds Israel to sexual violence blacklist for first time
2026-05-30
The United Nations has added Israel to its annual blacklist of parties credibly suspected of committing conflict-related sexual violence, markingContinue Reading
Sri Lankan rupee depreciates 5.4% against US dollar in 2026
2026-05-30
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated by 5.4% against the US dollar so far in 2026, according to the CentralContinue Reading
Dubai Airport project to recruit 2,000 Sri Lankan workers ?
2026-05-30
China Harbour Engineering LLC (CHEC) in Dubai is looking to recruit 2,000 Sri Lankan workers for the expansion of theContinue Reading
ABC Australia & Maharaja Media Network Announce Partnership: Brand Sri Lanka to the World
2026-05-29
In a significant step for Sri Lanka’s media industry and its engagement with the wider Indo-Pacific region, the Australian BroadcastingContinue Reading
IMF releases Sri Lanka’s Letter of Intent with cost-recovery pricing commitment
2026-05-29
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released the Letter of Intent submitted by the Sri Lankan Government and the CentralContinue Reading
LPL teams unveil 20-player direct signing list
2026-05-29
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) franchises have confirmed their direct signings ahead of the 2026 player draft, with a mixContinue Reading
US and Iran reach tentative deal, but Trump must still sign off Deal
2026-05-29
The United States and Iran have reached a tentative agreement aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and launching freshContinue Reading
SriLankan seeks Rs. 10 bn as Govt moves to PPP model
2026-05-29
Sri Lanka’s Government is moving ahead with plans to introduce a public-private partnership (PPP) model for SriLankan Airlines, Aviation MinisterContinue Reading
Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Oman
2026-05-28
US President Donald Trump has threatened possible military action against Oman while speaking about ongoing negotiations linked to the StraitContinue Reading
‘Donald Trump’ Buffalo headed to Zoo after viral fame saves it
2026-05-28
A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh, nicknamed “Donald Trump” because of its blond tuft of hair, has reportedly been sparedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka secures US$695 million IMF Tranche
2026-05-28
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the combined fifth and sixth reviews of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund FacilityContinue Reading
Police warn of fake traffic fine SMS scam targeting motorists
2026-05-27
Sri Lanka Police have warned the public over a scam involving fake SMS and WhatsApp messages sent to motorists claimingContinue Reading
Govt to bring laws restoring Dhamma courts following Sangha request
2026-05-27
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the Government will soon introduce the necessary legislation to enable the Maha Sangha to maintainContinue Reading
Monk to serve 10 years as Court dismisses appeal against conviction
2026-05-27
The Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction and 10-year prison sentence imposed on a Buddhist monk over the sexualContinue Reading
Mujibur denies Speaking to Drug Suspect in Remand Custody
2026-05-27
SJB MP Mujibur Rahman has denied claims that he had spoken to a drug suspect while the individual was inContinue Reading
Who finalised Sri Lanka’s WI Tour Squads? Conflicting claims surface
2026-05-27
According to reports published by The Morning newspaper, questions have emerged over who actually selected Sri Lanka’s squads for theContinue Reading
Ready to Invest : Sri Lanka showcases 30 Investment Projects
2026-05-27
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has launched a new digital investment platform aimed at attracting foreign investorsContinue Reading
Sangeeth Wijesuriya says IMF rules blocked proposed US$ 23 million donation
2026-05-26
Artist Sangeeth Wijesuriya says he was informed by a Government Minister that International Monetary Fund (IMF) regulations would not permitContinue Reading