Tense situation in Parliament over Treasury cyber theft debate
2026-05-05
A tense situation arose in Parliament today (05) when the Opposition demanded an urgent debate on the US$2.5 million TreasuryContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate unchanged at Rs. 323
2026-05-05
The Sri Lankan rupee remains steady against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (05), compared toContinue Reading
Australia, FAO launch AUD 2 million cyclone recovery project for farmers
2026-05-05
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, the Government of Australia, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of theContinue Reading
‘Bulletproof Vests’ brings the stories of Gaza’s press to Colombo’s stage
2026-05-05
A new theatre production confronting the human cost of journalism in Gaza will make its Colombo debut on Sunday, MayContinue Reading
Grade 06 education reforms to begin in January 2027 – PM Harini
2026-05-05
Prime Minister and Minister of Education Harini Amarasuriya says Grade 06 education reforms will be implemented in January 2027. AddressingContinue Reading
Accessibility Audit Report handed over to Labour Ministry
2026-05-05
The Accessibility Audit Report of the Ministry of Labour was officially handed over on Monday (04) to the Secretary ofContinue Reading
Minister Gamage vows to restore Sri Lanka’s cricket glory
2026-05-05
Minister of Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage said cricket will be developed with the aim of securing a World Cup victory.Continue Reading
Namal congratulates Vijay on Tamil Nadu Election win
2026-05-05
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa extended congratulations to Indian actor‑turned‑politician C. Joseph Vijay, calling his victory inContinue Reading
13 students injured in Nawalapitiya school van accident
2026-05-05
Thirteen schoolchildren and a van driver were injured when a school transport vehicle overturned off the road in Nawalapitiya thisContinue Reading
Ex‑Election Chief urges new laws for workers’ ballots
2026-05-05
Former Chairman of the National Election Commission, Mahinda Deshapriya, has highlighted the need for new laws to grant voting rightsContinue Reading
Australia student visa rejections surge : Sri Lanka at 38%
2026-05-05
Sri Lankan students are among the most affected by Australia’s tightening student visa policies, with new data showing a sharpContinue Reading
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-05-05
The Department of Meteorology says the Intertropical Convergence Zone, where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge, currentlyContinue Reading
Gammanpila questions post-mortem probe into Finance Ministry official’s death
2026-05-04
Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila has questioned the credibility of the post-mortem examination into the death of Finance Ministry Assistant DirectorContinue Reading
Train services disrupted due to derailment in Dematagoda
2026-05-04
Train services have been disrupted following a derailment at the Dematagoda Railway Station today (04). According to the Railway Department,Continue Reading
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin loses Kolathur stronghold to TVK’s VS Babu
2026-05-04
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s VS Babu on Monday defeated Chief Minister MK Stalin at his stronghold, Kolathur, in what is oneContinue Reading
Indian submarine ‘INS Sindhukesari’ arrives in Colombo
2026-05-04
INS Sindhukesari, a submarine serving in the Indian Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo on Sunday (03) to undertakeContinue Reading
Construction of first Metro Bus Depot begins in Kadawatha
2026-05-04
Work on Sri Lanka’s first Metro Bus depot officially commenced today in Kadawatha, marking a major step in the country’sContinue Reading
President AKD conferred with the Kamban Award
2026-05-04
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reaffirmed that the strong steps taken towards national unity will not, under any circumstances, beContinue Reading