New WHO report says corporal punishment harms children’s health
2025-08-21
A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) says corporal punishment causes significant harm to children’s health and development,Continue Reading
SLPP denies reports Mahinda disposed supporters’ gifts
2025-08-21
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has refuted reports claiming that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa had disposed of gifts presentedContinue Reading
COPF approves Budget Estimate of the National Audit Office
2025-08-21
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved the Budget Estimate of the National Audit Office for the yearContinue Reading
Commemoration marks 80 years since the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japan
2025-08-21
The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka held a grand reception in Colombo on Wednesday (20), to commemorate the 80th anniversaryContinue Reading
Govt to tighten vehicle emission tests as malpractice concerns rise
2025-08-21
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake says that a significant drop in air quality has been reported in several cities, includingContinue Reading
Half-dressed postal worker in protest was ex-PC Chairman – Minister
2025-08-21
The half-dressed postal employee who spoke to the media yesterday on the ongoing postal strike is a former Chairman ofContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-08-21
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (21 Aug), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
Rs. 96 Mn lottery win stolen from Haputale woman, CID makes arrests
2025-08-21
Three suspects have been arrested for defrauding an elderly woman from Haputale of Rs. 96,298,759.58 that she had won fromContinue Reading
Central Expressway : Update from Highways Ministry
2025-08-21
The Ministry of Transport and Highways says Cabinet approval has been granted to award contracts for three construction packages underContinue Reading
CID to question Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe tomorrow
2025-08-21
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been summoned to appear before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday in connection withContinue Reading
CID complaint lodged over fake Namal Rajapaksa ‘hit job’ story
2025-08-21
A complaint has been lodged with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) concerning the circulation of a false report on socialContinue Reading
Court issues arrest warrant for Diana Gamage
2025-08-21
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today issued a warrant for the arrest of former State Minister Diana Gamage, due to herContinue Reading
Govt rolls out declutter drive for state institutions
2025-08-21
The government has taken steps to implement a special program aimed at removing unnecessary items accumulated within state institutions. ThisContinue Reading
Three petitions challenge Presidents’ Entitlements Repeal Bill
2025-08-21
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne has announced that three petitions have been filed in respect of the Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill. AddressingContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-08-21
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (21 Aug),Continue Reading
Irregularities in Airport & SriLankan : Public, staff support requested
2025-08-21
The Presidential Special Investigation Committee, established to probe past fraud, corruption and malpractices at the Airport and Aviation Services (SriContinue Reading
Online Gaming Bill : India bans online real-money games
2025-08-21
India’s lower house of parliament on Wednesday passed a sweeping online gaming bill that, while promoting esports and casual gamingContinue Reading
Cardinal and Catholic Bishops’ Conference meet President AKD
2025-08-21
The Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
