Young woman arrested for defacing Sigiriya’s Mirror Wall
2025-09-15
A 21-year-old woman was taken into custody on Sunday (14) for writing her name and defacing the Mirror Wall atContinue Reading
CEB restructuring : Trade Unions intensify TU action
2025-09-15
The trade unions of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) state that they will intensify their work-to-rule trade union action fromContinue Reading
Panic in Samanthurai as wild elephant enters town (Video)
2025-09-15
A tense situation was reported in Samanthurai recently after a wild elephant ventured into the busy town. People were seenContinue Reading
50 mm of rain expected in some areas today
2025-09-15
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-EliyaContinue Reading
Confidence in financial system rises short term : CBSL
2025-09-12
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka says respondents’ confidence in the financial system improved in the short term compared toContinue Reading
No friendship or Association with those practicing brutality against Palestine- Sajith
2025-09-12
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says Israel and Palestine functioning peacefully as two countries is the official policy and program ofContinue Reading
2026 Budget : President calls for export growth in construction sector
2025-09-12
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the objective is to create an economic environment that enables the construction industry to growContinue Reading
Foreign Minister meets Buddhist leaders in Geneva
2025-09-12
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath, who is currently on a visit to Geneva, has visited several international Buddhist institutionsContinue Reading
Corruption : Indictments filed against Ramith Rambukwella
2025-09-12
The Bribery Commission has filed indictments before the Colombo High Court against Ramith Rambukwella, son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.Continue Reading
Kabir Hashim appointed new COPA Chair
2025-09-12
Opposition MP Kabir Hashim has been appointed as the new Chair of the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) of theContinue Reading
Rev. Fr. Benedict Joseph passes away
2025-09-12
Former Director for Social Communications at the Archdiocese of Colombo, Rev. Fr. Benedict Joseph, has passed away. According to theContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-09-12
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (12 Sept), compared to Thursday. According to theContinue Reading
Abduction case : Athuraliye Rathana Thera granted bail
2025-09-12
Former MP Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera, who was remanded until today, has been granted bail by the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court.Continue Reading
CID says no decision yet to arrest Udaya Gammanpila
2025-09-12
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Court of Appeal today (12) that no decision has been made at thisContinue Reading
SLC appoints Tim Boon as Consultant for Women’s Cricket
2025-09-12
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed Tim Boon, the former Head Coach of Leicestershire County Cricket Club, as the HighContinue Reading
Corruption : Shasheendra Rajapaksa further remanded
2025-09-12
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who was arrested in connection with corruption allegations, has been further remanded until 19th September.Continue Reading
Double murder reported in Karandeniya
2025-09-12
A 43-year-old man is wanted over a double murder reported in Karandeniya on Thursday, the Police said. According to theContinue Reading
Chinese Ambassador calls on Ranil Wickremesinghe
2025-09-12
A special meeting between former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, took place in ColomboContinue Reading