Cabinet nod for new mechanism to address child abuse incidents
2025-05-28
A 04-point proposal for the establishment of a multi-sectoral mechanism to enable swift action in instances where complaints on childContinue Reading
Police seek public help to locate Bandarawela house robbery suspect
2025-05-28
The Police have sought public assistance to arrest a suspect wanted over the robbery of money and gold jewellery fromContinue Reading
Landmark deal : Ceylon Steel buys 9.99% stake in HNB from Browns Investments
2025-05-28
A landmark stock market transaction took place on Tuesday (27 May), with Ceylon Steel Corporation acquiring a 9.99% stake inContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-05-28
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (28 May), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading
Advisory for strong winds : Red alert issued for 14 districts
2025-05-28
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds in the Western slopes of the central hills ofContinue Reading
Opposition MP appointed Chair of Parliament Sectoral Oversight Committee
2025-05-28
Opposition MP Ajith. P. Perera has been elected as Chairman of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic DevelopmentContinue Reading
SriLankan Engineering receives certification for MRO Services to Thai Carriers
2025-05-28
SriLankan Engineering, the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) division of SriLankan Airlines, has been certified by the Civil Aviation AuthorityContinue Reading
State-owned company to be established for Sri Lanka’s digital transformation
2025-05-28
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of a state-owned company, as an independent institution, to accelerate Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
13-year-old secures Sri Lanka’s first Individual medal at practical shooting World Championship
2025-05-28
In a landmark achievement for Sri Lankan shooting sports, 13-year-old Kael Liyanage clinched the bronze medal in the Super JuniorContinue Reading
Cabinet approves new company to oversee Special Economic Centres
2025-05-28
The establishment of a limited liability company to develop, expand and manage specialised economic centres in Sri Lanka has receivedContinue Reading
36-hour water cut in several parts of Kandy today
2025-05-28
A 36-hour water cut will be imposed in parts of Kandy from 02.00 pm today, the National Water Supply andContinue Reading
Two fishing boats seized with over 400 kilos of drugs
2025-05-28
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized two multi-day fishing trawlers, with stocks of heroin and ICE narcotics, consisting of aContinue Reading
“Many women suffer in silence due to social stigma about menstruation” – PM
2025-05-28
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has highlighted the pain and distress silently endured by women due to societal stigma about menstruation,Continue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-05-28
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (28 May),Continue Reading
US pauses Student visa appointments : Here is why
2025-05-28
The US State Department has instructed US embassies and consulates around the world to pause new student visa appointments asContinue Reading
RDA to illuminate pedestrian crossings at night for accident prevention
2025-05-28
The Road Development Authority (RDA) says that a program has been initiated to illuminate pedestrian crossings at night. The RDA’sContinue Reading
Thusitha Halloluwa shooting : Three more suspects arrested
2025-05-28
Three more suspects have been arrested in connection with the assault and shooting targeting the vehicle of former National LotteriesContinue Reading
Sri Lanka-inspired Indian movie “Tourist Family” crosses ₹75 crore mark at global box office
2025-05-28
The South Indian movie “Tourist Family,” inspired by Sri Lanka’s economic crisis and portraying the Jaffna Tamil dialect, has emergedContinue Reading