Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-08-13
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (13 Aug),Continue Reading
Tuesday Islandwide raids : 203 wanted suspects arrested
2025-08-13
Sri Lanka Police have arrested 618 individuals on suspicion of links to crimes and drug-related activities in the country. AccordingContinue Reading
CMC promotes waste responsibility for a clean Colombo
2025-08-13
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) is promoting waste responsibility for a clean Colombo via a video message targeting lottery users. Continue Reading
Rough seas : Advisory issued for Naval and fishing communities
2025-08-13
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for rough seas and strong winds, urging the Naval and fishing communitiesContinue Reading
Vietnam’s ROX Group says ready to make significant investments in SL
2025-08-13
Senior representatives of Vietnam’s ROX Group, who are currently on a visit to Sri Lanka, have expressed their readiness toContinue Reading
Meegoda shooting : Suspect arrested with firearm & vehicle
2025-08-13
The Sri Lanka Police have arrested a suspect, along with the firearm and vehicle used in the shooting in MeegodaContinue Reading
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some areas today
2025-08-13
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and Galle and Matara districts today, according toContinue Reading
Dambana Vedda Heritage Museum reopens after restoration
2025-08-12
The centuries-old cultural heritage of Sri Lanka’s indigenous Vedda people has been given a new lease on life with theContinue Reading
Standing before a wild elephant, Sajith calls for nature-centred conservation strategy
2025-08-12
In a special message in honour of World Elephant Day, marked today, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
Govt to restart stalled urban development projects
2025-08-12
The Cabinet has approved the recommencement of several urban development projects that were halted or slowed since 2021 due toContinue Reading
Former Councillor shot dead : Eyewitness reveals details
2025-08-12
Sri Lanka Police have recovered the vehicle that was used in the shooting targeting former Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha member ShanthaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Foreign Agency official detained for over Rs. 01 million in bribes
2025-08-12
An Assistant Manager of the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Agency (SLFEA) has been detained over an allegation of soliciting bribesContinue Reading
New Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs appointed
2025-08-12
The Cabinet has approved the appointment of R.M. Gamini Senarathne as Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs. Senarathne, a special gradeContinue Reading
New Microfinance and Loan Regulation Law gets policy approval
2025-08-12
The Cabinet has granted policy approval to introduce the Micro Finance and Loan Regulation Authority Act, repealing the Micro FinanceContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to explore floating solar power development
2025-08-12
The Cabinet has approved plans to begin developing floating solar power projects as part of the country’s renewable energy expansion.Continue Reading
Cabinet nod for ‘Healthy Food – Happy Life’ National Media Mission
2025-08-12
The Cabinet has approved the launch of the Healthy Food – Happy Life National Media Mission, a health promotion programContinue Reading
Sri Lanka officially recognizes India’s Sabarimala pilgrimage
2025-08-12
The Cabinet has approved the recognition of the annual pilgrimage by Sri Lankan devotees to the Sabarimala Ayyappan Temple inContinue Reading
Govt advances plans for Hydrogen Economy
2025-08-12
Sri Lanka is moving forward with plans to develop a hydrogen economy as part of its efforts to reduce carbonContinue Reading
