Rishad writes to Health Minister over constitutional rights of Muslim women
2025-08-01
All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) Leader, MP Rishad Bathiudeen, has called for the immediate intervention of Minister of Health, NalindaContinue Reading
World’s first rare blood group found in an Indian woman
2025-08-01
In a historic medical breakthrough, researchers have discovered a previously unknown blood group in a 38-year-old woman from Kolar district,Continue Reading
Exporters Association of Sri Lanka welcomes US tariff reduction
2025-08-01
The Exporters Association of Sri Lanka says it welcomes and commends the significant progress achieved in the trade negotiations betweenContinue Reading
02 Aug : Warm weather alert issued for 07 districts
2025-08-01
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather for the North-central and Eastern provinces and Monaragala andContinue Reading
US Ambassador commends Customs $1.6 Mn narcotics nab
2025-08-01
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung praised Sri Lanka Customs officers for two major narcotics seizures with an estimatedContinue Reading
Urgent steps taken to fill 5,000 Police vacancies – Minister
2025-08-01
Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, says steps have already been taken to urgently fill 5,000 ofContinue Reading
Baby born from 30-year-old embryo sets new record
2025-08-01
A baby boy born over the weekend holds the new record for the “oldest baby.” Thaddeus Daniel Pierce, who arrivedContinue Reading
Asia WC qualifiers : Japanese Cricket to practice in Sri Lanka
2025-08-01
As part of its ongoing commitment to support the development of Associate Member Nations, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is extendingContinue Reading
Campese and Henry lead groundbreaking Asia Pacific Lions Rugby launch in Sydney
2025-08-01
In a landmark moment for international rugby, the Asia Pacific Lions (APL) – Powered by DASA Group – was officiallyContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-08-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (01 Aug), compared to Thursday. According to theContinue Reading
Advisory for severe lightning issued to several provinces
2025-08-01
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces andContinue Reading
UAE, Pakistan and Afghanistan set for T20I tri-series showdown
2025-08-01
Pakistan will face off against Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates in a T20I tri-series, starting 29 August in SharjahContinue Reading
US Tariff Talks : Sri Lanka cites strategic market access push
2025-08-01
Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Dr. Harsha Suriyapperuma said the reduction of the United States tariff rate on SriContinue Reading
US tariffs : UNP urges Govt to reveal Trade & Security deal
2025-08-01
The United National Party (UNP) has called on the government to make a clear statement on the ‘meaningful trade andContinue Reading
New luxury train to Ella from August
2025-08-01
The Department of Railways has decided to launch a new luxury train named ‘Ella Weekend Express’, operating from Colombo FortContinue Reading
Income Tax : Piumi Hansamali & Thambugala to be indicted
2025-08-01
The Inland Revenue Department has informed the Colombo Additional Magistrate’s Court that it intends to file indictments before the ColomboContinue Reading
Corruption : S.M. Chandrasena granted bail
2025-08-01
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s court today granted bail to former minister S.M. Chandrasena, who was previously arrested and remanded overContinue Reading
US tariff reduction : Sajith applauds, wants to push for 15%
2025-08-01
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has applauded the revised and reduced 20% reciprocal tariff rate on Sri Lanka imposed by theContinue Reading
