Driving licence conversion under Italy-Sri Lanka agreement opens April 10
2026-04-10
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Rome has announced that applications for the conversion of driving licences under the BilateralContinue Reading
Sun directly above five cities of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-10
The sun will be directly above five (05) cities of Sri Lanka today (10), according to the Department of Meteorology.Continue Reading
Sajith calls for transparent investigations into Easter attacks
2026-04-09
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has renewed calls for independent and transparent investigations into the Easter Sunday bombings, stressing that sevenContinue Reading
Fort Railway Station renovation: PM stresses importance of public transport
2026-04-09
A country without a developed public transport system cannot be considered a developed nation, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said todayContinue Reading
6-month QR system for tea fertilizer distribution surpasses 2024/25 targets
2026-04-09
The Ministry of Plantation and Rural Infrastructure reports that Sri Lanka’s new QR system for subsidized tea fertilizer has achievedContinue Reading
Schools told to avoid burdening parents with event expenses
2026-04-09
The Ministry of Education has issued a directive to all principals, instructing them to minimize expenses when organizing school festivalsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Parliament passes extension of state of emergency
2026-04-09
The Parliament of Sri Lanka has passed the motion to approve the Public Security Ordinance, which includes provisions for EmergencyContinue Reading
Over 12,300 Sri Lankans die annually from Tobacco – IPS Sri Lanka
2026-04-09
The Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) has highlighted the urgent need for stronger tobacco taxation, citing alarmingContinue Reading
El Niño could trigger prolonged drought until September – Met Dept
2026-04-09
The Department of Meteorology has warned that if El Niño conditions develop during the southwest monsoon season, Sri Lanka couldContinue Reading
Retired police officer arrested over Rs. 500 theft from case items
2026-04-09
The Colombo South Division Criminal Investigation Department has arrested a retired Police Inspector in connection with the theft of Rs.Continue Reading
Muthumudalige Pushpakumara appointed Coach of China cricket team
2026-04-09
Former Sri Lankan cricketer and coach Muthumudalige Pushpakumara has assumed the role of coach of the China National Cricket Team.Continue Reading
Sinharaja Forest Kudawa entrance closed for New Year holidays
2026-04-09
The Sinharaja Forest Reserve Management Office has announced that the Kudawa main entrance of the Sinharaja World Heritage Forest willContinue Reading
Water cut in Homagama and Pelanwatta for 12 hours due to dry weather
2026-04-09
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced a 12‑hour water cut in the Homagama and Pelanwatta areas dueContinue Reading
Fort Railway Station renovation begins with modern facilities planned
2026-04-09
Renovation work officially commenced at the historic Colombo Fort Railway Station today (09), marking the beginning of a modernization programContinue Reading
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