Above 50 mm of rain expected in some areas today
2025-09-10
Several spells of showers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Northwestern provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara,Continue Reading
Nepal protests : Notice for Sri Lankan citizens
2025-09-09
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Sri Lankans in Nepal to take precautions and remain indoors to protect themselvesContinue Reading
Nepal : Video shows finance minister chased & assaulted
2025-09-09
A video, which surfaced today (Sept 9), shows a man identified as Nepal’s Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel being chasedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka secured $1 Bn FDI in AKD’s first year – Minister
2025-09-09
Minister Bimal Rathnayake says Sri Lanka has received one billion US Dollars in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the firstContinue Reading
CEB proposes 6.8% tariff revision – PUCSL
2025-09-09
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says the tariff revision for the last quarter of 2025 submitted byContinue Reading
Nochchiyagama injured wild elephant treated
2025-09-09
Officials from the Kukulkatuwa Beat Office of Wilpattu National Park have intervened to provide treatment for an injured wild elephantContinue Reading
Public warned of risks of using sky lanterns
2025-09-09
The Sri Lankan Police has highlighted the serious risks associated with the indiscriminate use of sky lanterns during festive seasonsContinue Reading
Man wrongfully assaulted in Ramboda dies by suicide, police probe link to viral video
2025-09-09
Police say an individual who had been wrongfully assaulted after being assumed to be a thief in Ramboda has diedContinue Reading
Press Council Act to be amended to suit digital age
2025-09-09
Cabinet Spokesperson, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, today announced that Cabinet approval has been granted to amend the Sri Lanka Press CouncilContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-09-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (09 Sept), compared to Monday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
President’s Entitlements (Repeal) Bill to be debated tomorrow
2025-09-09
The President’s Entitlements (Repeal) Bill will be taken up for its second reading and debate in Parliament tomorrow (10 Sept).Continue Reading
Money laundering case : Indictments filed against Keheliya & family
2025-09-09
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanka S. Bodaragama today (09) ordered the termination of proceedings in the money laundering case against formerContinue Reading
Cabinet nod to present the 2026 Draft Appropriation Bill to Parliament
2025-09-09
Cabinet approval has been granted to publish the draft Appropriation Bill for the 2026 financial year in the Government GazetteContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alerts issued to 16 districts
2025-09-09
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning for the Central, North-central, Eastern, Uva, Sabaragamuwa provinces andContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-09-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (09 Sep), comparedContinue Reading
New $100 Mn project to support agri jobs & climate-smart farming
2025-09-09
The Government of Sri Lanka and the World Bank Group have entered into a new US$100 million partnership aimed atContinue Reading
Sri Lanka systematically protected murderers of journalists – Report
2025-09-09
A new report by the International Truth and Justice Project says Sri Lanka has systematically shielded the killers of journalistsContinue Reading
Court grants bail to Rajitha Senaratne
2025-09-09
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to former minister Rajitha Senaratne, who was in remand custody over corruption allegations. Continue Reading