Delegation of the US Congress HDP calls on PM Harini
2025-08-27
A delegation from the U.S. Congress House Democracy Partnership (HDP) called on Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’sContinue Reading
Borella sunken road : Police notice to motorists
2025-08-27
The two inbound lanes to Colombo from the Devi Balika Vidyalaya roundabout to the D.S. Senanayake Junction in Borella haveContinue Reading
US combat ship USS Tulsa visits Colombo Port
2025-08-27
The US Embassy in Sri Lanka says the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) visited the Port ofContinue Reading
Elephant calf killed in a road accident
2025-08-27
A young elephant calf has been reported dead in a tragic accident near the Hiriwadunna reservoir on the Dambulla–Habarana roadContinue Reading
Central Expressway : Cabinet nod for construction contract
2025-08-27
The Ministry of Transport and Highways says Cabinet approval has been granted for awarding the construction contract for the KadawathaContinue Reading
Police sift through 500 CCTV cameras to nab Wellawatte robbery suspects
2025-08-27
Police tracked down two robbery suspects by reviewing footage from nearly 500 CCTV cameras across Colombo and surrounding areas, followingContinue Reading
2025 National Immunisation Summit Technical report presented to Health Minister
2025-08-27
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa says the Health Ministry is working to achieve the global immunisation targets set out inContinue Reading
Colombo land prices rise 11.4% in first half of 2025 – Central Bank
2025-08-27
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says Colombo District land values rose sharply in the first half of 2025,Continue Reading
Speaker endorses certificates on Two Bills
2025-08-27
Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, Jagath Wickramaratne, endorsed the certification on the Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill and the RubberContinue Reading
Ruwanpura Expressway : Minister gives positive update
2025-08-27
Minister of Transport and Highways Bimal Rathnayake says allocations have been made in the 2026 Budget for the construction ofContinue Reading
“Kachchatheevu Island belongs to Sri Lanka” : FM responds to Vijay’s remarks
2025-08-27
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath says there has been no change, either by the central government of India orContinue Reading
Kuliyapitiya accident : 05 students transferred to Colombo & Kurunegala Hospitals
2025-08-27
Two female students injured in the accident reported in Kuliyapitiya this morning have been transferred to the Colombo National HospitalContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-08-27
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (27 Aug), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading
Extensive cracks on Southern Expressway; Govt approves renovation contract
2025-08-27
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to award the contract to Maga Engineering (Pvt) Ltd, for the renovationContinue Reading
“One only needs brains to rule the country” : Dr. Bellana on Ranil’s health
2025-08-27
Deputy Director of the Colombo National Hospital, Dr. Rukshan Bellana, says specialist doctors have recommended that former President Ranil WickremesingheContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Digital ID deal with India challenged; Court issues notices to Cabinet
2025-08-27
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered that fresh notices be issued to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister HariniContinue Reading
Special commodity levy on imported potatoes & big onions increased
2025-08-27
The Ministry of Finance has announced that the special commodity levy on imported potatoes and big onions has been increased.Continue Reading
Ranil’s illness : Clarification from UNP
2025-08-27
UNP Chairman Vajira Abeywardene said the deteriorating health of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was a direct result of the conditionsContinue Reading
