Father killed, 16-year-old son injured in Gintota accident
2026-04-09
A 58‑year‑old motorcyclist was killed and his 16‑year‑old son seriously injured in a fatal accident near Gintota on the Colombo–GalleContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, IMF reach staff‑level agreement on 5th and 6th reviews
2026-04-09
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies toContinue Reading
National new rice festival begins under president’s patronage
2026-04-09
The 59th National New Rice Festival commenced under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake near the sacred Jaya SriContinue Reading
Trump says US military to remain around Iran until deal is fully complied with
2026-04-09
US President Donald Trump said all US ships, aircraft, and military personnel would stay in place in and around IranContinue Reading
Two injured in accident near Hambantota Port
2026-04-09
Two people were injured in a road accident that occurred at around 12.15 am today (09) on the Tissamaharama–Matara mainContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-09
Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Northwestern provinces and in the Galle,Continue Reading
SLTB loses Rs. 20 mn daily over conductor irregularities: Minister Bimal
2026-04-09
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) is losing nearly Rs. 20 million each day due to fraudulent practices by busContinue Reading
Sun directly above 08 cities of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-09
The sun will be directly above eight (08) cities of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology. TheContinue Reading
Govt plans to expand procurement opportunities for domestic businesses
2026-04-08
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says strengthening local industries is a primary objective of the Government and there are plans toContinue Reading
‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 21 districts
2026-04-08
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern andContinue Reading
SLTB announces Special Bus Services from April 9–21
2026-04-08
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has announced special bus services during the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year festiveContinue Reading
Iraq reopens airspace following weeks-long closure
2026-04-08
The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) officially announced the reopening of the country’s airspace and all commercial airports, effective immediately,Continue Reading
Shiran Fernando appointed Ceylon Chamber Secretary General/CEO
2026-04-08
Shiran Fernando has been appointed Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, effective 8th MayContinue Reading
Strong buying lifts Colombo Stock Market
2026-04-08
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed significant gains today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surging by 885.14 points,Continue Reading
President AKD meets Arab Ambassadors, Calls for peace in Middle East
2026-04-08
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, meeting with the Council of Arab Ambassadors accredited to Sri Lanka at the Presidential Secretariat todayContinue Reading
Kuwait Airways to begin Colombo flights from April 15
2026-04-08
Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of Kuwait, has announced that it will commence direct flight operations to Colombo, Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027
2026-04-08
Greece will ban access to social media for children under the age of 15 from January 1, 2027, Prime MinisterContinue Reading
Former Singapore FM George Yeo visits Ranil in Singapore
2026-04-08
Former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo visited former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is recovering after surgery in Singapore. Continue Reading