Severe lightning : Red alert issued to 14 districts
2026-05-06
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe warning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, North-Central, North-western provinces andContinue Reading
State University admissions for 2025/2026 academic year to begin in September
2026-05-06
Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education Harini Amarasuriya announced in Parliament today (06) that student admissions to state universitiesContinue Reading
Case against former Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody set for June 17
2026-05-06
The Colombo High Court has scheduled the trial of former Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, who faces corruption charges filed byContinue Reading
Gold prices rise in Sri Lanka amid global market surge
2026-05-06
Gold prices in Sri Lanka climbed significantly today (06) following a surge in international markets, where the price of goldContinue Reading
Fake doctor arrested in Polonnaruwa over multiple offences
2026-05-06
A 59‑year‑old man posing as a doctor has been arrested in Polonnaruwa for his alleged involvement in a series ofContinue Reading
Deputy Minister inspects upcountry railway restoration sites amid Ditwah recovery
2026-05-06
Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena carried out an observation visit to review the progress of the upcountry railway lineContinue Reading
Special dengue eradication program launched in high‑risk areas
2026-05-06
The National Dengue Control Unit has announced that a special dengue eradication program targeting high‑risk zones commenced today (06). ConsultantContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 323
2026-05-06
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (06), comparedContinue Reading
How can Vijay become Tamil Nadu CM despite TVK not getting majority? 4 options explained
2026-05-06
Actor-turned-politician Vijay, who made a blockbuster debut in politics by breaking the DMK and AIADMK’s traditional duopoly, is likely toContinue Reading
Public consultation on proposed special electricity tariff revision today
2026-05-06
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) states that a public consultation on the proposed special electricity tariff revisionContinue Reading
China hosts Iran’s top diplomat just days ahead of Trump’s high-stakes visit
2026-05-06
China hosted Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Wednesday for the first time since the outbreak of the U.S.-Israel war onContinue Reading
President Trump to pause ‘Project Freedom’ in Strait of Hormuz
2026-05-06
President Donald Trump said the United States will temporarily pause its operation to guide ships through the Strait of HormuzContinue Reading
628 foreign nationals arrested in Sri Lanka since January for illegal activities
2026-05-06
Sri Lanka Police have arrested 628 foreign nationals across the country since January 1, 2026, for engaging in illegal activitiesContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Maldives push for stronger economic partnership at Colombo business forum
2026-05-06
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu left Sri Lanka this morning (06) after completing his State Visit. His visit from 03 -06Continue Reading
Above 100 mm of rain likely in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-05-06
An increase in rainfall is expected across Sri Lanka from today (06) and over the next few days, according toContinue Reading
Four new members of Audit Service Commission sworn in before Speaker
2026-05-05
Four newly appointed members of the Audit Service Commission took the oath of secrecy before Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne in ParliamentContinue Reading
Weather : Increase in rainfall expected across Sri Lanka from tomorrow
2026-05-05
The Department of Meteorology says an increase in rainfall is expected across Sri Lanka from tomorrow (06). According to theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka and Vietnam to sign key MoUs during state visit
2026-05-05
The President of Vietnam is scheduled to undertake a State Visit to Sri Lanka on May 7 and 8, 2026,Continue Reading