Aid drive launched in Galle to support Cuban people
2026-04-07
The ‘Jana Aragalaya Sandhanaya’ (People’s Struggle movement) has launched a program in Galle to collect aid for the Cuban people,Continue Reading
Three killed in shooting near Israeli consulate in Turkiye’s Istanbul
2026-04-07
Three people have been killed and two police officers injured in a gunfire incident near the building housing the IsraeliContinue Reading
Former SLRC Chairman Sarath Kongahage arrested over corruption allegations
2026-04-07
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today arrested former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini CorporationContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 10 districts
2026-04-07
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa, Central provinces and Kurunegala, Anuradhapura, Mannar,Continue Reading
Relief for Electricity Consumers using less than 90 Units with next revision
2026-04-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government has decided to provide relief to electricity consumers who use less thanContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
2026-04-07
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (07), compared to Monday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
President briefs Parliament on fuel supply
2026-04-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says a crude oil shipment is expected in mid-April. Addressing the Parliament today, President Dissanayake saidContinue Reading
President announces new relief package
2026-04-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government has introduced a new relief package, taking into consideration the impact of theContinue Reading
Notable rise in online “Avurudu Kumari” scams, SLCERT warns
2026-04-07
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has issued a public warning regarding a significant increase in online scamsContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate unchanged at Rs. 318
2026-04-07
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (07), comparedContinue Reading
2,712 children on surgery waiting list at Lady Ridgeway Hospital
2026-04-07
Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children has a total of 2,712 children on its surgical waiting list, Health Deputy Minister HansakaContinue Reading
Dutch student rescued after getting lost in Hatton Forest Reserve
2026-04-07
A young Dutch woman who got lost on the mountain top of the Singimale Nature Reserve in Hatton was safelyContinue Reading
Any scheduled power cuts will be announced in advance: Energy Minister
2026-04-07
Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has assured the public that any scheduled power cuts will be announced prior to implementation,Continue Reading
President to announce special economic relief package today
2026-04-07
Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Rathnayake, has announced that Cabinet approval has been granted for a special relief packageContinue Reading
Two arrested for illegal fuel storage in Ududumbara and Nawagamuwa
2026-04-07
Police have arrested two suspects in separate raids for illegally storing fuel without the required licenses. Both operations were carriedContinue Reading
Together for Health. Stand with Science: What I’ve Learned About Health Beyond Hospitals
2026-04-07
By Dr. Dayanath Ranatunga, Assistant Representative, UNFPA On this World Health Day (7 April), we are reminded of a simpleContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Navy boosts Chemical Emergency Readiness
2026-04-07
The Sri Lanka Navy has conducted a training exercise on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) emergency response at theContinue Reading
Police permitted to conduct raids beyond jurisdictions – Public Security Minister
2026-04-07
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says that Police units have been permitted to conduct raids in any Police Division,Continue Reading