Contract awarded for Rs. 819 Mn Malabe–Kaduwela Road upgrade
2026-05-20
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of a contract to improve a 5.56‑kilometre stretch of the Malabe–Kaduwela RoadContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to appoint expert committee to formulate Space Policy
2026-05-20
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a resolution presented by the Minister of Science and Technology to appoint an expertContinue Reading
Cabinet approves collaboration agreement for Global Health Research Project at University of Jaffna
2026-05-20
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a resolution enabling the University of Jaffna to join an international collaboration under theContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Above 50mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka
2026-05-20
As the South-West monsoon is gradually establishing over Sri Lanka, rain is expected in some areas today (20), according toContinue Reading
Akuregoda lawyer double murder : Police seek public help to arrest suspect
2026-05-19
Sri Lanka Police have sought public assistance to arrest a suspect wanted in connection with the double murder of anContinue Reading
No political figures invited to war heroes ceremony – Minister Vijitha Herath
2026-05-19
Minister Vijitha Herath informed the media that no political figures have been invited for the War Heroes Day Ceremony heldContinue Reading
Collective says child at centre of case must receive protection and support
2026-05-19
A collective statement has called for a fair and independent investigation into the serious abuse allegations against Anuradhapura Atamasthanadhipathi PallegamaContinue Reading
Govt explains Rupee pressure
2026-05-19
Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament today (19) that the recent depreciation pressure on the Sri Lankan RupeeContinue Reading
Colombo 03 shop fined for ceiling fan violations
2026-05-19
A shop in Colombo 03 was fined Rs. 10,000 today by the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court for illegally selling ceiling fansContinue Reading
Cabinet decides against Water Tariff Revision for first half of 2026
2026-05-19
The Cabinet of Ministers has unanimously approved a proposal by the Minister of Water Supply and Drainage to maintain existingContinue Reading
Hirunika takes U-Turn : Apologizes to Ashu Marasinghe over edited footage
2026-05-19
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member and former MP Hirunika Premachandra has publicly apologized to former MP Ashu Marasinghe, acknowledging thatContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Education Minister joins Global Forum in London
2026-05-19
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Education, Madhura Senevirathna, is participating in the Education World Forum 2026 in London, the world’sContinue Reading
CBSL rates : USD selling rate increases to Rs. 338
2026-05-19
The Sri Lankan Rupee continued its depreciation against the US Dollar today (19), compared to Monday, with the selling rateContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Cricket denies reports of financial crisis
2026-05-19
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has categorically rejected media reports alleging the organization is facing a “financial crisis” following the appointmentContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Double CASA Sevens Champions return home
2026-05-19
Sri Lanka’s National Men’s and Women’s Rugby teams, the ‘Tuskers’, returned to the island this morning after clinching a historicContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to four districts
2026-05-19
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Uva province and the Batticaloa and AmparaContinue Reading
President visits Ragama ‘Ranaviru Sevana’ to inquire into Soldiers’ well-being
2026-05-19
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the ‘Ranaviru Sevana’ Rehabilitation Centre in Ragama today (19) to inquire into the health andContinue Reading
CCTV DVRs, medicines to be sent for forensic examination in Kapila Chandrasena death probe
2026-05-19
Investigations into the mysterious death of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena have revealed that no CCTV footage was recordedContinue Reading