CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates slightly against USD
2026-04-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (09), compared to Wednesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
23-year-old woman dies in lightning strike
2026-04-09
A 23‑year‑old woman has died after being struck by lightning in the Handapanagala Kenhatha area, within the Wellawaya Divisional SecretariatContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Ambassador calls on Nepal’s New Prime Minister
2026-04-09
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Nepal, Ruwanthi Delpitiya, called on Nepal’s newly elected Prime Minister, Balendra Shah, in Kathmandu. She joinedContinue Reading
Ranil returns to Sri Lanka following Mount Elizabeth Hospital surgery
2026-04-09
The United National Party (UNP) has announced that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has returned to Sri Lanka following surgery atContinue Reading
Environment Ministry forms Committee to oversee National Water Conservation Programs
2026-04-09
The Ministry of Environment has set up a special Ministerial Committee tasked with overseeing Sri Lanka’s national water conservation programs,Continue Reading
82 yr old woman murdered by grandson in Thambuttegama
2026-04-09
An 82‑year‑old woman was murdered in the Malwanegama area of Thambuttegama on Wednesday (08) after being assaulted by her grandsonContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate remains unchanged at Rs. 318
2026-04-09
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (09), comparedContinue Reading
Father killed, 16-year-old son injured in Gintota accident
2026-04-09
A 58‑year‑old motorcyclist was killed and his 16‑year‑old son seriously injured in a fatal accident near Gintota on the Colombo–GalleContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, IMF reach staff‑level agreement on 5th and 6th reviews
2026-04-09
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies toContinue Reading
National new rice festival begins under president’s patronage
2026-04-09
The 59th National New Rice Festival commenced under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake near the sacred Jaya SriContinue Reading
Trump says US military to remain around Iran until deal is fully complied with
2026-04-09
US President Donald Trump said all US ships, aircraft, and military personnel would stay in place in and around IranContinue Reading
Two injured in accident near Hambantota Port
2026-04-09
Two people were injured in a road accident that occurred at around 12.15 am today (09) on the Tissamaharama–Matara mainContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-09
Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Northwestern provinces and in the Galle,Continue Reading
SLTB loses Rs. 20 mn daily over conductor irregularities: Minister Bimal
2026-04-09
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) is losing nearly Rs. 20 million each day due to fraudulent practices by busContinue Reading
Sun directly above 08 cities of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-09
The sun will be directly above eight (08) cities of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology. TheContinue Reading
Govt plans to expand procurement opportunities for domestic businesses
2026-04-08
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says strengthening local industries is a primary objective of the Government and there are plans toContinue Reading
‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 21 districts
2026-04-08
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern andContinue Reading
SLTB announces Special Bus Services from April 9–21
2026-04-08
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has announced special bus services during the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year festiveContinue Reading