CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against the US Dollar
2026-01-27
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (27 Jan), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading
Police attempt to disperse hunger strike near Presidential Secretariat
2026-01-27
A tense situation arose outside the Presidential Secretariat today as police moved to stop the continuous hunger strike launched byContinue Reading
Matugama Police seek public help to track murder suspect
2026-01-27
The Matugama Police have sought public assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection with the murder of a 34‑year‑oldContinue Reading
Sajith blames Govt for halting Grade 6 reforms, offers support
2026-01-27
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that the opposition is willing to support the proper implementation of education reforms. He criticizedContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate decreases to Rs. 312
2026-01-27
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (27 Jan),Continue Reading
Former Minister P. Harrison questioned by FCID
2026-01-27
Former Minister P. Harrison arrived at the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (27) around 8:45 am. He reportedContinue Reading
Police Constable arrested in Badulla with 4.2g of heroin
2026-01-27
A female Police Constable attached to the Badulla Division Crimes Investigation Unit has been arrested in Badulla town on chargesContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Customs exceeds January revenue target by Rs. 15.2 billion
2026-01-27
Sri Lanka Customs has reported revenue of Rs. 175.4 billion within the first three weeks of January 2026, exceeding itsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka eyes trade boost with Saudi Arabia
2026-01-27
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, highlighted new opportunities for collaboration following his recent visitContinue Reading
France’s National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media
2026-01-27
France’s Lower House passed a Bill banning social media for those under 15, a move championed by President EmmanuelContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Women’s tour of West Indies : Schedule announced
2026-01-27
The Sri Lanka National Women’s Team will tour the West Indies during February–March 2026. According to a Sri Lanka CricketContinue Reading
Shiranthi seeks two-week extension to appear before FCID
2026-01-27
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s wife, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, has informed the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) that she is unableContinue Reading
Nearly 39% of youth aged 10–24 suffer mental stress
2026-01-27
Nearly 39% of Sri Lanka’s youth aged between 10 and 24 suffer from mental stress, the head of the country’sContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-01-27
The Department of Meteorology says afternoon showers are expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today, after 02.00 pm. AContinue Reading
Work resumes on Kirulapone housing scheme with 30‑month completion target
2026-01-23
The Ministry of Urban Development announced that construction work at the Colombage Mawatha housing scheme in Kirulapone, which had beenContinue Reading
No Auditor General : Sujeewa appeals to International Bodies
2026-01-23
Opposition MP Sujeewa Semasinghe has written to Sri Lanka’s ambassadors and several international organisations, raising concerns over what he describedContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Embassy in Doha secures Rs. 197M in compensation
2026-01-23
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Doha announced that it recovered a total of Rs. 197,719,710.36 in compensation during 2025 onContinue Reading
Colombo Port’s East Container Terminal opens for operations
2026-01-23
Operations at the third terminal of the Colombo Port’s East Container Terminal commenced today (23 Jan). Marking the start ofContinue Reading