Fort Railway Station to undergo Rs. 2.1Bn upgrade
2026-04-08
The Colombo Fort Railway Station is set to be modernized under a major development project aimed at improving passenger facilities.Continue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 318
2026-04-08
The Sri Lankan rupee has appreciated slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (08), comparedContinue Reading
Water supply to be disrupted in Homagama and surrounding areas tonight
2026-04-08
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced that water supply will be suspended from 8.00 pm today (08)Continue Reading
US Pacific Fleet Commander tours Sri Lanka Navy vessel in Honolulu
2026-04-08
Admiral Steve Koehler, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, toured the Sri Lanka Navy offshore patrol vessel P628 during itsContinue Reading
Renovated Fort Colombo Central Bus Stand vested with the public
2026-04-08
The renovated Colombo Central Bus Stand at Fort was officially handed over to the public today, following modernization work carriedContinue Reading
Two six‑year‑olds killed in separate tragic accidents
2026-04-08
Two six‑year‑old children lost their lives in separate accidents reported in the Maradankadawala and Hikkaduwa areas on Tuesday (07), whileContinue Reading
COPE‑requested Audit exposes irregularities in coal imports
2026-04-08
The Auditor General’s report on coal imports was presented to Parliament on Tuesday (07). Leader of the House Minister BimalContinue Reading
Israel PM says US-Iran ceasefire ‘does not include Lebanon’
2026-04-08
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has announced that Israel backs the United States’s decision to suspend strikes against IranContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in several districts today
2026-04-08
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in the Kandy,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Official Reserves fall 3.5% in March – CBSL
2026-04-08
Sri Lanka’s Official Reserve Assets have decreased by 3.5% to USD 7,019 million in March 2026, according to the latestContinue Reading
All liquor stores across Sri Lanka to close for Sinhala and Tamil New Year
2026-04-08
All liquor outlets across Sri Lanka will remain closed on April 13 and 14, coinciding with the Sinhala and TamilContinue Reading
Sun directly above 06 cities of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-08
The sun will be directly above six (06) cities of Sri Lanka today (08), according to the Department of Meteorology. Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing launches commemorative book marking 70 years of ties
2026-04-07
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in China recently (03) launched the “Sri Lanka – China Relations: Community with a SharedContinue Reading
Tamim Iqbal appointed president of BCB ad-hoc committee
2026-04-07
Former national team captain Tamim Iqbal was named president of the ad-hoc committee as the National Sports Council dissolved theContinue Reading
New employment scheme for national athletes gets Cabinet nod
2026-04-07
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to provide stable employment opportunities for national-level athletes in state, semi‑state, and established institutions. Continue Reading
Cabinet approves relocation of Galle Courts under revival project
2026-04-07
The High Court and Magistrate’s Court, currently operating inside the UNESCO‑declared Galle Fort, are to be vacated and relocated toContinue Reading
April 08 : ‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 21 districts
2026-04-07
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern, andContinue Reading
Special transport plan announced for New Year season
2026-04-07
The National Transport Commission (NTC), in collaboration with the Department of Railways and the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), hasContinue Reading