10 new projects planned under “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative
2025-06-18
A range of new projects for the 2025 financial year have been launched under the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme, aContinue Reading
Parliament adjourned after tense situation
2025-06-18
The Parliament of Sri Lanka was adjourned until tomorrow (19 June) after SJB MP Ajith P. Perera failed to beContinue Reading
Sri Lankan mom & daughter arrested with fake Indian passports
2025-06-18
A mother and daughter from Sri Lanka, who allegedly entered India using fake Indian passports, have been arrested in Chennai.Continue Reading
SL Unit carries out UN rescue mission in Central Africa
2025-06-18
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) says the Sri Aviation Unit Bria, operating under the United Nations mandate in the CentralContinue Reading
“SL must protect local manufacturers instead of relying solely on imports”
2025-06-18
Minister of Science and Technology Chrishantha Abeysena says Sri Lanka must prioritize purchasing from and protecting its local manufacturers, insteadContinue Reading
Israel-Iran conflict : 05 latest updates
2025-06-18
Since Israel launched strikes on Iran last Friday, Iran has launched more than 400 missiles and hundreds of drones towardsContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-06-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (18 June), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading
Kolonnawa Council Fallout : SJB suspends Susil Kumara
2025-06-18
The opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided to suspend the party membership of Kolonnawa Urban Council member Susil Kumara.Continue Reading
Boossa inmates launch protest over prison search
2025-06-18
Five inmates of the Boossa Prison in Galle have launched a protest. It is reported that the prisoners have beenContinue Reading
PAFFREL condemns attack on Colombo’s UNP Councillor
2025-06-18
Election monitoring body, the People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL), has condemned the alleged attack on Colombo MunicipalContinue Reading
NPP gains control of Kolonnawa UC, SJB secures Kuliyaptiya, Kahawatte Councils
2025-06-18
The National People’s Power (NPP) has established power in the Kolonnawa Urban Council during elections held today. It is reportedContinue Reading
Keheliya appears before the Bribery Commission
2025-06-18
Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella arrived before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery Commission (CIABOC) today. It isContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-06-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (18 June), comparedContinue Reading
NPP’s Vraie Cally assumes duties as 26th CMC Mayor
2025-06-18
Vraie Cally Balthazaar of the National People’s Power (NPP) assumed duties as the 26th Mayor of the Colombo Municipal CouncilContinue Reading
Israel-Iran conflict : Update from SL Embassy for Lankans
2025-06-18
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel says several Sri Lankan nationals in Israel for business purposes remain stranded due toContinue Reading
23 injured in Eheliyagoda bus accident (Video)
2025-06-18
Twenty-three (23) persons have been injured in an accident reported near the Minnana Junction in Eheliyagoda along the Ratnapura-Avissawella RoadContinue Reading
Govt to grant living allowance for children under institutional care
2025-06-18
A program to provide a living allowance for children and street children under institutional care or guardianship has received theContinue Reading
Thai Consultation firm to head Met Department modernisation of services
2025-06-18
The Cabinet has approved awarding the consultation services contract to the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre in Thailand, for the modernisationContinue Reading