Govt to plant 2.5 million coconut saplings in 2025
2025-08-28
Steps will be taken to plant 2.5 million coconut saplings across the country this year, Chairman of the Coconut CultivationContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Govt releases photos of arrested underworld figures in Indonesia
2025-08-28
The Government of Sri Lanka has released photos of the underworld figures that were arrested in Indonesia yesterday. The wantedContinue Reading
President’s domestic travel : Presidential Secretariat rejects RTI request
2025-08-28
Responding to an RTI request submitted on August 4, 2025, the Presidential Secretariat has refused to release information regarding theContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-08-28
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (28 Aug), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
SOC on Justice approves Mediation (Civil and Commercial Disputes) Bill
2025-08-28
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection approved the Mediation (Civil and Commercial Disputes) Bill during aContinue Reading
Combined timetable : SLTB strike underway
2025-08-28
Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) employees have launched a trade union action, protesting the combined timetable for long-distance bus servicesContinue Reading
UN raises concerns over continuous detention of Rohingya refugees in SL
2025-08-28
Resident Coordinator of the United Nations to Sri Lanka, Marc-André Franche, has raised concerns over the continuous detention of aContinue Reading
Experts appointed to draft Matara Heritage & Development Foundation Act
2025-08-28
An Expert Committee and sub-committee have been appointed to commence drafting a Heritage & Development Foundation Act for Matara FortContinue Reading
Kite season : Air Force warns public of dangers to aircraft operations
2025-08-28
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has warned the public of potential dangers to aircraft operations due to kite flying.Continue Reading
Underworld suspects arrested in Indonesia : More details from Police Minister
2025-08-28
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says steps will be taken shortly to bring back to Sri Lanka the underworldContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-08-28
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (28 Aug),Continue Reading
Five arrested for hunting pregnant spotted deer in Wilpattu
2025-08-28
Five suspects have been apprehended for hunting a pregnant spotted deer in the Wilpattu National Park on Wednesday (28). TheContinue Reading
Minneapolis shooting: 02 children killed, 17 others hurt at Catholic school
2025-08-28
An 8-year-old and 10-year-old sitting in pews were killed when a shooter opened fire through the windows of a churchContinue Reading
Group of Sri Lankan MPs in India for study tour
2025-08-28
A delegation of Sri Lankan Parliamentarians, including Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, is currently in India for a study tour. TheContinue Reading
Parents of teenager who took his own life sue OpenAI
2025-08-28
The parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine have sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT contributed to their son’sContinue Reading
Police lifeguards rescue French tourist from drowning
2025-08-28
A French tourist was rescued from drowning at the Medilla Sea in Tangalle last evening. According to the Police, theContinue Reading
Sun directly over four cities of Sri Lanka today
2025-08-28
The sun will be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka from today (28) until 07th September, according to theContinue Reading
Above 50mm of rain expected in some areas today
2025-08-28
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts today, accordingContinue Reading
