Police clash with protesters in Maharagama
2025-08-15
A tense situation was reported in Maharagama today after the Police clashed with a group of youths protesting against agreementsContinue Reading
Harsha slams Govt for twisting comments on India
2025-08-15
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has slammed the government and its allies for attempting to destroy his political image byContinue Reading
ASPI surpasses 20,000-point mark for the first time
2025-08-15
Marking another historic milestone in the history of Sri Lanka’s capital market, the All Share Price Index (ASPI) of theContinue Reading
Profit-making SLTB depots to get bonuses : Transport Minister
2025-08-15
Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake says a bonus will be granted to profit-making bus depots of the Sri Lanka Transport BoardContinue Reading
“Loss for the country”, Mahinda pays tribute to the late Lohan Ratwatte
2025-08-15
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his son Namal Rajapaksa were seen visiting the private hospital in Colombo, where former StateContinue Reading
NPP UK members donate Rs 6 million for SLTB
2025-08-15
Sri Lankan workers affiliated with the National People’s Power (NPP) residing in the United Kingdom have donated Rs. 06 millionContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-08-15
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (15 Aug), compared to Thursday. According to theContinue Reading
Thursday nationwide raids: 616 arrested in criminal, drug cases
2025-08-15
The Sri Lankan Police have arrested 616 persons on suspicion of links to criminal and drug activities during islandwide raidsContinue Reading
Archbishop warns of attempts to promote homosexuality in Sri Lanka
2025-08-15
A group of individuals is working in collaboration with foreign organizations to promote homosexuality within Sri Lanka, the Archbishop ofContinue Reading
Drug raids : 3315 suspects arrested in August
2025-08-15
The Sri Lankan Police have arrested 3315 suspects linked to drug activities during raids conducted between 08-14 August 2025. AccordingContinue Reading
SL SC $1 billion verdict : X-Press Pearl responds
2025-08-15
X-Press Feeders, the operators of the X-Press Pearl, which sank off the shores of Sri Lanka in 2021, criticized theContinue Reading
Protest held despite Trinco land dispute resolved in July : Minister
2025-08-15
Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra says the land dispute linked to the Muthu Nagar area in Trincomalee had already been fundamentallyContinue Reading
6 key highlights from Central Bank’s August monetary policy report
2025-08-15
Releasing the Monetary Policy Report for August 2025, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka says the economy is expected toContinue Reading
Wimal arrives at CID over Easter attacks statement
2025-08-15
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has arrived at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to provide a statement. Before entering the CIDContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-08-15
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (15 Aug),Continue Reading
US Navy Littoral Combat Ship to arrive in Colombo
2025-08-15
The US Embassy in Sri Lanka says the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) will visit theContinue Reading
Estate worker wage hike remains a challenge : Minister
2025-08-15
Minister Bimal Rathnayake says the increase in wages for estate workers has become a challenge for the government. He revealedContinue Reading
Salt imports : 400 containers stuck at Colombo Port for over 45 days
2025-08-15
The Sri Lanka Salt Producers Association (SLSPA) states that currently, 400 containers, comprising nearly 28,000 metric tons of imported salt,Continue Reading