Dollar rate today : Selling rate reaches Rs. 314
2026-03-06
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (06 March) compared to Thursday,Continue Reading
New Sri Lanka Honorary Consul appointed in Adelaide
2026-03-06
High Commissioner Yasoja Gunasekera has officially handed over the Commission of Appointment to Dimuthu Samaranayake, the newly appointed Honorary ConsulContinue Reading
Police help Swiss tourist recover lost phone in Dambulla
2026-03-06
The Sri Lanka Police have assisted a Swiss national teacher, Jian Müller, in recovering his misplaced mobile phone during hisContinue Reading
Report: Sri Lanka records highest South Asian death toll in Russia-Ukraine war
2026-03-06
Sri Lanka has recorded the highest number of deaths among South Asians who joined the Russian army to fight againstContinue Reading
FM Herath participates in Delhi’s Raisina Dialogue 2026
2026-03-06
Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, participated in the prestigious Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi, India, onContinue Reading
Family raises concerns over detention of Suresh Sallay
2026-03-06
The wife of retired Major General Suresh Sallay, Mrs. S.B.M.S.B. Sallay, has raised serious concerns over the circumstances of herContinue Reading
41,000 Justices of the Peace to lose posts under new gazette : Dolawatta
2026-03-06
Former MP and lawyer Premanath C. Dolawatta has confirmed that the government has moved to restructure the post of JusticeContinue Reading
FM holds talks with Israeli counterpart
2026-03-06
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has reaffirmed that safeguarding Sri Lankan citizens abroad is a top priority, following talksContinue Reading
Iran is ‘confident’ it could counter a U.S. ground invasion – Foreign Minister
2026-03-06
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday that his country is ready for a ground invasion by American troops asContinue Reading
Gazette issued to establish six CEB subsidiaries from March 9
2026-03-06
An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued by Minister of Power Kumara Jayakody, making arrangements to establish six subsidiary companiesContinue Reading
India gets 30-day waiver from US to buy Russian Oil amid Iran war
2026-03-06
India’s access to crucial energy supplies received a temporary boost on Friday after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced aContinue Reading
Rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-03-06
Showers are expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today, while mainly dry weather will prevail over the other partsContinue Reading
Malinga launches nationwide hunt for Young Fast Bowlers
2026-03-05
Former Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga has announced a nationwide initiative to identify and nurture young fast bowling talent.Continue Reading
CID names Suresh Sallay as third suspect in Easter attacks probe
2026-03-05
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that retired Major General Suresh Sallay, who is beingContinue Reading
Fishermen warned against venturing beyond Sri Lanka’s maritime boundary
2026-03-05
Minister of Fisheries, Ramalingam Chandrasekar, has requested all fishing communities in the country not to engage in fishing activities beyondContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines to operate extra Colombo–London flight on Sunday
2026-03-05
SriLankan Airlines has announced it will operate an additional flight between Colombo and London on Sunday, 8 March 2026, toContinue Reading
‘Caution level’ heat alert issued to 05 districts
2026-03-05
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Sabaragamuwa Province, and the Kurunegala, Gampaha andContinue Reading
Multiple explosions heard in the skies above Qatar
2026-03-05
The Ministry of Defence of the State of Qatar has announced that Qatar was subjected to a missile attack todayContinue Reading