Operation Sindoor: A Conditional Ceasefire
2025-05-16
On May 7, 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor, a decisive military campaign targeting terrorist camps and launch pads across PakistanContinue Reading
India now the world’s third-largest wind and solar energy producer
2025-05-16
In a landmark achievement reflecting its growing clean energy ambition, India has officially become the world’s third-largest generator of electricityContinue Reading
Bangladesh ban on Hasina’s Awami League deepens uncertainty amid strained ties with India
2025-05-16
A move by Bangladesh’s interim government to bar the former ruling Awami League – the party of ousted leader SheikhContinue Reading
Young couples urged to test for Thalassemia before marriage
2025-05-16
Sri Lanka’s Health Promotion Bureau (HPB) has requested the younger generation to undergo tests for Thalassemia before marriage. Addressing theContinue Reading
BOI money to wish Mahinda: Case filed against Lakshman Yapa
2025-05-16
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has filed indictments against former Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena and formerContinue Reading
53 Elephants killed in train collisions between 2020 & 2024 – COPA
2025-05-16
A total of 53 elephants have died and 17 have been injured in train collisions in Sri Lanka from 2020Continue Reading
New appointments made to SL-Maldives Parliamentary Friendship Association
2025-05-16
Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage, has been elected President of the Sri Lanka-Maldives Parliamentary Friendship AssociationContinue Reading
Rooftop solar capacity passes 1700 MW
2025-05-16
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says it has reached 1,700 MW of installed rooftop solar capacity nationwide. The CEB saidContinue Reading
Road to close for Dematagoda Railway crossing repair work
2025-05-16
The Orugodawatte to Borella main road will be temporarily closed for traffic next weekend due to repairs related to theContinue Reading
Health Ministry warns of increase in spread of Chikungunya
2025-05-16
The Ministry of Health has warned of an increase in the spread of Chikungunya viral disease in Sri Lanka. TheContinue Reading
SL Buddhist Lawyers Association’s message to New Indian CJ
2025-05-16
The Sri Lanka Buddhist Lawyers Association has extended its wishes to Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai on his appointment as theContinue Reading
SriLankan Cares conducts Mangrove Conservation programme
2025-05-16
SriLankan Cares, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of SriLankan Airlines, recently joined hands with the Forest Department of SriContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-05-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (16 May), compared to Thursday. According to theContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 12 districts
2025-05-16
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Central, Uva, Eastern and North-central provinces andContinue Reading
SLITPA-UAE successfully concludes 2025/2026 Annual General Meeting and appoints new Executive Committee
2025-05-16
The Sri Lankan IT Professionals Association in the UAE (SLITPA-UAE) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the year 2025/2026Continue Reading
04 killed in four separate accidents reported on Thursday
2025-05-16
Four persons were reported dead in four separate accidents reported in the Warakapola, Pamunugama, Horana, and Bulathsinhala areas on Thursday.Continue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-05-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (16 May), comparedContinue Reading
Minister Bimal explains Sri Lanka’s stand on Economic cooperation with Israel
2025-05-16
Minister Bimal Rathnayake says Sri Lanka will not dispatch migrant workers for jobs in Israel-held Palestinian lands. Speaking to reporters,Continue Reading