Dollar rate today: Selling rate increases to Rs. 322
2026-04-28
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (28), compared toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Police promote female recruitment drive
2026-04-28
The Sri Lanka Police have urged women interested in applying for the post of Female Police Officers to submit applicationsContinue Reading
Death toll after train crash near Indonesia’s Jakarta rises to 14
2026-04-28
Fourteen people have been confirmed killed and more than 80 injured in a collision involving two trains near the IndonesianContinue Reading
Mass recall of more than 30 children’s toys in the UK over asbestos contamination fears
2026-04-28
More than 30 children’s toys have been recalled in the UK since the start of the year after being foundContinue Reading
Former President Sirisena appears before Bribery Commission
2026-04-28
Former President Maithripala Sirisena appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption on Tuesday (28) to provideContinue Reading
Four students injured in Bogawantalawa school bus accident
2026-04-28
Four schoolchildren sustained minor injuries this morning (28) when a bus transporting students from the Ranikadu area to schools inContinue Reading
Olympic Hope: Rumesh Tharanga gets Sports Ministry backing
2026-04-28
Sri Lanka’s javelin star Rumesh Tharanga, who recently set a new meet record of 89.28m at the Kip Keino ClassicContinue Reading
Abolish FIFA Peace Prize awarded to Donald Trump, says president of Norway’s FA
2026-04-28
The president of the Norwegian Football Association has called for the abolition of the FIFA Peace Prize, which was awardedContinue Reading
Prison Jailer and Guard arrested following inmate death at Colombo Magazine Prison
2026-04-28
The Borella Police yesterday (27) arrested a prison jailer and a guard in connection with the death of a remandContinue Reading
Applications open for University admission based on 2025 A/L results
2026-04-28
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced that applications for university admission based on the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level ExaminationContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-28
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (28), accordingContinue Reading
Professionals urge stronger cybersecurity governance after Finance Ministry breach
2026-04-27
The Digital Trust Alliance, together with a coalition of professional organisations in Sri Lanka, has called on the government toContinue Reading
Firearm threat : MP Archchuna Ramanathan remanded
2026-04-27
Jaffna MP Archchuna Ramanathan, who was arrested this morning by Ilavalai Police, has been ordered to be remanded until AprilContinue Reading
Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund remains safe, says Deputy Finance Minister
2026-04-27
Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando assured today that the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund remains safe and protected. AddressingContinue Reading
SLC to name a women’s cricket tournament under late ‘Gwen Herat’
2026-04-27
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has decided to dedicate the ‘Major Club Women’s 50-Over Tournament’ in memory of the late GwenContinue Reading
Walk for Peace : Special traffic plan in Colombo tomorrow
2026-04-27
A special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo tomorrow (28) in connection with the Walk for Peace programme. AccordingContinue Reading
Cyclone Ditwah : Govt begins initial phase of housing assistance for Badulla victims
2026-04-27
The first stage of cheque distribution under the government’s relief programme for families affected by Cyclone Ditwah was carried outContinue Reading
Sajith invites UNP to join SJB May Day rally
2026-04-27
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has invited the United National Party (UNP) to join the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) May DayContinue Reading