NPP MP says Opposition failed to justify witness request in 323 container probe
2026-04-23
National People’s Power (NPP) MP Najith Indika says there was no reason to bring forth four witnesses requested by theContinue Reading
ICC marks milestone as LA28 cricket stadium construction begins
2026-04-23
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has welcomed the start of construction of the cricket stadium at Pomona in Los AngelesContinue Reading
Navy seizes over 1,030kg of smuggled dried turmeric in Kalpitiya
2026-04-23
The Sri Lanka Navy has recovered a consignment of smuggled dried turmeric weighing about 1,038kg during a coastal search operationContinue Reading
Australia confirms payment irregularities as Sri Lanka probes cyber fraud
2026-04-23
The Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka has confirmed that both the mission and Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance areContinue Reading
FSP Yakkala office resumes activities after court ruling
2026-04-23
The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) resumed activities at its office in Yakkala, Gampaha District, today (23) with the participation ofContinue Reading
Hanif Yusoof leads virtual roundtable with US companies to promote Sri Lanka investment
2026-04-23
Sri Lanka positioned itself as a trusted and reliable investment partner during a high‑level virtual roundtable chaired by Presidential SpecialContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee continues to depreciate against USD
2026-04-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (23), compared to Wednesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Sameera Mehboobdeen departs to join Gaza aid flotilla mission
2026-04-23
Representing Sri Lanka, Sameera Mehboobdeen has departed the country to join the Global Sumud Flotilla – Spring Mission for GazaContinue Reading
Police warn public of fake SriLankan Airlines App scam
2026-04-23
Sri Lanka Police have uncovered a financial fraud racket involving fake websites and a malicious mobile application disguised as aContinue Reading
Walk for Peace day two commences in Matale
2026-04-23
The second day of the Walk for Peace campaign commenced in Matale today (23). The programme, held to promote worldContinue Reading
Body of a youth recovered in Mattakuliya
2026-04-23
The body of a youth has been recovered in Mattakuliya, the Police Media Division confirmed. According to the Police, theContinue Reading
Severe lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 19 districts
2026-04-23
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, North-central, Southern, UvaContinue Reading
Trump envoy asks FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup
2026-04-23
An envoy to Donald Trump has asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup, the FinancialContinue Reading
Krrish deal : HC to recall Namal’s case on May 29
2026-04-23
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the transaction withContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: Selling rate increases to Rs. 321
2026-04-23
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (23), comparedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s per capita GDP surpasses USD 5,000 for first time in 2025
2026-04-23
Sri Lanka’s economy recorded strong growth in 2025, with GDP per capita rising to USD 5,003 compared to USD 4,546Continue Reading
Minister Handunneththi discusses trade, investment and industrial cooperation in Vienna talks
2026-04-23
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunneththi, held talks with Michael Otter, Director General of the AustrianContinue Reading
DMT plans personalised number plates; 1,185 opt for Rs. 1 million special plates since 2023
2026-04-23
The Motor Traffic Department is working on a new system to introduce personalized vehicle number plates bearing personalized names, theContinue Reading