Afternoon showers expected in several districts today
2026-04-08
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in the Kandy,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Official Reserves fall 3.5% in March – CBSL
2026-04-08
Sri Lanka’s Official Reserve Assets have decreased by 3.5% to USD 7,019 million in March 2026, according to the latestContinue Reading
All liquor stores across Sri Lanka to close for Sinhala and Tamil New Year
2026-04-08
All liquor outlets across Sri Lanka will remain closed on April 13 and 14, coinciding with the Sinhala and TamilContinue Reading
Sun directly above 06 cities of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-08
The sun will be directly above six (06) cities of Sri Lanka today (08), according to the Department of Meteorology. Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing launches commemorative book marking 70 years of ties
2026-04-07
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in China recently (03) launched the “Sri Lanka – China Relations: Community with a SharedContinue Reading
Tamim Iqbal appointed president of BCB ad-hoc committee
2026-04-07
Former national team captain Tamim Iqbal was named president of the ad-hoc committee as the National Sports Council dissolved theContinue Reading
New employment scheme for national athletes gets Cabinet nod
2026-04-07
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to provide stable employment opportunities for national-level athletes in state, semi‑state, and established institutions. Continue Reading
Cabinet approves relocation of Galle Courts under revival project
2026-04-07
The High Court and Magistrate’s Court, currently operating inside the UNESCO‑declared Galle Fort, are to be vacated and relocated toContinue Reading
April 08 : ‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 21 districts
2026-04-07
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern, andContinue Reading
Special transport plan announced for New Year season
2026-04-07
The National Transport Commission (NTC), in collaboration with the Department of Railways and the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), hasContinue Reading
Aid drive launched in Galle to support Cuban people
2026-04-07
The ‘Jana Aragalaya Sandhanaya’ (People’s Struggle movement) has launched a program in Galle to collect aid for the Cuban people,Continue Reading
Three killed in shooting near Israeli consulate in Turkiye’s Istanbul
2026-04-07
Three people have been killed and two police officers injured in a gunfire incident near the building housing the IsraeliContinue Reading
Former SLRC Chairman Sarath Kongahage arrested over corruption allegations
2026-04-07
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today arrested former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini CorporationContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 10 districts
2026-04-07
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa, Central provinces and Kurunegala, Anuradhapura, Mannar,Continue Reading
Relief for Electricity Consumers using less than 90 Units with next revision
2026-04-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government has decided to provide relief to electricity consumers who use less thanContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
2026-04-07
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (07), compared to Monday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
President briefs Parliament on fuel supply
2026-04-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says a crude oil shipment is expected in mid-April. Addressing the Parliament today, President Dissanayake saidContinue Reading
President announces new relief package
2026-04-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government has introduced a new relief package, taking into consideration the impact of theContinue Reading