Dollar rate today : Selling rate jumps to Rs. 334
2026-05-18
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (18), comparedContinue Reading
Two Nepali Sherpa climbers break own records on Mount Everest
2026-05-18
Two renowned Nepali guides have scaled Mount Everest with one called the “Everest Man” breaking his own record set lastContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus completes first-ever visit to India
2026-05-18
A 19‑member delegation of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus of Sri Lanka, led by Minister of Women and Child Affairs SarojaContinue Reading
PM to hold talks on Malwana property with university students
2026-05-18
A special discussion on the request made by university students regarding the Malwana property linked to former Minister Basil RajapaksaContinue Reading
Grama Niladhari transferred amid inquiry into misuse of Ditwah compensation funds
2026-05-18
A Disaster Relief Services Officer in the Monaragala District has been dismissed following allegations of misusing compensation funds provided forContinue Reading
Sri Lanka marks 17 years since end of war
2026-05-18
Today (18) marks 17 years since Sri Lanka ended more than three decades of armed struggle with the Liberation TigersContinue Reading
Supreme Court ruling raises hopes for Inland Revenue Bill amendments
2026-05-18
Tax principal at KPMG, Suresh R.I. Perera, says he hopes the Sri Lankan government will amend parts of the proposedContinue Reading
CMC to introduce new school canteen policy
2026-05-18
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has introduced a comprehensive School Canteen Food Environment Policy aimed at promoting healthy eating habitsContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Above 50mm of rain expected in some districts today
2026-05-18
The Department of Meteorology has predicted showers in several provinces today (18), with above 50 mm of rain in someContinue Reading
Vehicle importers warn of sharp price hikes after 50% surcharge
2026-05-16
The Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has cautioned that the Government’s newly‑imposed 50% surcharge on vehicle imports willContinue Reading
Ali Sabry backs vehicle import surcharge, says safeguard for external sector
2026-05-16
Former Minister Ali Sabry has backed the Government’s decision to impose a 50% surcharge on vehicle imports, describing it asContinue Reading
Namal calls for value-based modernization at Asian Cultural Forum
2026-05-16
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa addressed the 2026 Asian Cultural Public Welfare Forum in Hong Kong onContinue Reading
Over 1.1 Mn cases pending across Sri Lanka’s courts – Report
2026-05-16
Sri Lanka’s courts are burdened with a backlog of more than 1.1 million cases, it was reported. According to MawbimaContinue Reading
Auditions for the next James Bond are finally underway
2026-05-16
The name’s Bond, James Bond. But what’s the name of the next person who’ll be playing him? That’s the questionContinue Reading
Energy Minister outlines plan to cut electricity bills through renewables
2026-05-16
Sri Lanka’s electricity sector is set for reforms aimed at reducing generation costs and lowering consumer bills, according to theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s premier tourism fair ‘Sancharaka Udawa’ 2026 kicks off in Colombo
2026-05-16
The 13th Edition of Sancharaka Udawa 2026, Sri Lanka’s foremost Travel & Tourism Fair, was inaugurated at the BMICH inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka imposes 50% surcharge on imported vehicles for three months
2026-05-16
The Ministry of Finance has announced a new tax measure imposing an additional 50 per cent levy on the existingContinue Reading
CEJ calls for Environmental Levy on shopping bags
2026-05-16
The Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ) has urged the Supreme Court to ensure that charges currently imposed on shopping bagsContinue Reading