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
Convicted Melbourne Monk seeks Leniency Over Severe Illness
2026-05-26
Six women have delivered harrowing victim impact statements in court, confronting a senior Buddhist monk who systematically abused themContinue Reading
IPS study highlights impact of sugar tax and labelling on Sri Lankan consumers
2026-05-26
Sri Lanka’s current sugar tax and traffic light labelling system are helping reduce the demand for sugary drinks, but policyContinue Reading
Retired Indian cricketer Vijay Shankar signs with Kandy Royals
2026-05-26
Former India all-rounder Vijay Shankar has joined Kandy Royals ahead of the upcoming 2026 Lanka Premier League season. The signingContinue Reading
Customs using Rs. 351.17 per dollar despite lower market rate: Free Lawyers
2026-05-26
The Free Lawyers organization has raised concerns over the exchange rate being used by the Sri Lanka Customs Department, claimingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Central Bank raises key interest rates
2026-05-26
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has increased the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 100 basis points to 8.75%, citing rising inflationaryContinue Reading