Above 75 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-22
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (22), according to the DepartmentContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Police deny Avant Garde motorcycle donation claims
2026-04-21
Sri Lanka Police have rejected claims that the Special Task Force (STF) is receiving motorcycles from Avant Garde. In aContinue Reading
Anura Karunathilake assumes duties as Energy Minister, Kumara Jayakody attends
2026-04-21
Anura Karunathilake officially assumed duties today (21) as Sri Lanka’s new Minister of Energy at the Ministry of Energy. FormerContinue Reading
Indian Navy ship INS Nireekshak arrives in Colombo for training visit
2026-04-21
Indian Navy Ship INS Nireekshak arrived in Sri Lanka today (21) for an Operational Turnaround (OTR) and training visit, whichContinue Reading
‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 21 districts
2026-04-21
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, andContinue Reading
Police reject reports claiming suspect arrested in connection to bomb plot
2026-04-21
Sri Lanka Police have rejected claims circulating on social media and certain websites that a person was preparing to carryContinue Reading
Inclusive low-floor bus service launched for special needs passengers
2026-04-21
A new low‑floor bus service prioritizing persons with disabilities and special needs was launched today under the Clean Sri LankaContinue Reading
Suspect linked to ‘Kanjipani Imran’ arrested
2026-04-21
Police say a key suspect linked to organized crime gang leader ‘Kanjipani Imran’ has been arrested by the Counter‑Terrorism andContinue Reading
India extends OCI card eligibility to 5th and 6th generation Tamils in Sri Lanka
2026-04-21
In a landmark announcement, Indian Vice President Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan has extended Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) Card eligibility toContinue Reading
Minister Samarasinghe rejects sections of Auditor General’s coal report
2026-04-21
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe has dismissed parts of the Auditor General’s report on the controversial coal import incident, saying certain factsContinue Reading
Spain starts program to legalize up to half a million migrants
2026-04-21
Spain has kicked off a program aimed at granting legal status to 500,000 undocumented migrants, in a move that goesContinue Reading
Former MP Premalal Jayasekara arrested over firearm threat allegations
2026-04-21
Former Member of Parliament Premalal Jayasekara has been arrested by the Nuwara Eliya Police. According to Police Media Spokesman ASPContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-04-21
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (21), compared to Monday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Namal accuses Govt of politicising Easter attacks probe
2026-04-21
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has accused the government of politicising investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks,Continue Reading
Japan funds two new development projects in Sri Lanka
2026-04-21
The Government of Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to Sri Lanka’s development journey by allocating USD 2.6 million under itsContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate edges towards Rs. 320
2026-04-21
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (21), comparedContinue Reading
Cardinal Ranjith says Easter Attack probe progressing, warns of obstruction
2026-04-21
The Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, says investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks are makingContinue Reading
President endorses ‘Walk for Peace’ pilgrimage
2026-04-21
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his support to the Walk for Peace pilgrimage, which commences today in Sri Lanka,Continue Reading