Husband arrested over Chavakachcheri official’s death
2025-07-21
The husband of the Assistant Divisional Secretary of Chavakachcheri in Jaffna, Thamilini Sadeesan, was arrested by officials from the CriminalContinue Reading
Final rites of the late Dhammadassi Thera to be held on Thursday
2025-07-21
The final rites of the late Arunayake of the Asgiri Chapter of the Siam Sect, Most Ven. Anamaduwe Sri DhammadassiContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-07-21
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (21 July),Continue Reading
Failed shooting attempt reported at Colpetty nightclub
2025-07-21
An unsuccessful shooting attempt by two individuals who had arrived on a motorcycle has been reported at a nightclub inContinue Reading
Another indictment served on Mahindananda & Nalin Fernando
2025-07-21
Former minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage, former Lanka Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando, and former Secretary to the Ministry of Sports, retired MajorContinue Reading
IUSF accuses Govt of creating fake “IUSF”
2025-07-21
The Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) has accused the government of attempting to create chaos within the student movement by usingContinue Reading
Minister vows to take action against Dudley’s hotel
2025-07-21
Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation K.D. Lal Kantha has dismissed claims that a hotel owned by businessman DudleyContinue Reading
Matara Festival for the Arts to be held in December
2025-07-21
The Matara Festival for the Arts (MFA) will be held this year, with the government announcing that the event willContinue Reading
Weather advisory issued for Naval & fishing communities
2025-07-21
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds and rough seas, urging the Naval and fishing communitiesContinue Reading
About 75 mm of rain expected in some areas today
2025-07-21
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and the Galle and Matara districts today, accordingContinue Reading
Two Chabad Houses registered under Companies Act, Parliament told
2025-07-18
The Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations has been informed that out of the 5 ChabadContinue Reading
No kite-flying near airports : AASL
2025-07-18
The Airport & Aviation Services Sri Lanka Private Ltd (AASL) has issued a warning against flying kites in close proximityContinue Reading
Parliamentary sub-committee on energy affairs appointed
2025-07-18
A sub-committee on energy affairs has been appointed under the Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development. AccordingContinue Reading
Stalled Raigampura industrial zone project to be expedited
2025-07-18
Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe says the government is trying to accelerate previously stalled projects, suchContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-07-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (18 July), compared to Thursday. According to theContinue Reading
Govt to look into issues in the local Tea Industry
2025-07-18
Issues that have emerged within Sri Lanka’s tea industry were reviewed during a discussion between the Secretary to the President,Continue Reading
Dehiwala shooting incident (CCTV)
2025-07-18
A 45-year-old man has been reported injured in the shooting that took place near the Dehiwala Railway Station today. CCTVContinue Reading
Tourist driver’s licence : New move by Transport Ministry
2025-07-18
The Ministry of Transport and Highways has decided to issue temporary driver’s licences to foreign visitors at the Katunayake airportContinue Reading
