49 deaths in custody reported from 2020 to 2025 – HRCSL
2025-07-03
A total of 49 suspects have reportedly died while in custody over the past five years from 2020 to 2025,Continue Reading
Dozens missing after ferry carrying 65 people sinks off Indonesia’s Bali
2025-07-03
At least four people are dead and dozens of others are missing after a ferry carrying 65 people sank offContinue Reading
Body of a male found on Mount Lavinia beach
2025-07-03
The body of an unidentified individual was found on the Mount Lavinia Beach last night. According to the Police, theContinue Reading
26 yr old woman killed in chain snatching incident
2025-07-03
A 26-year-old woman was reported dead after being injured in a chain snatching incident reported in the Devipahala area inContinue Reading
US Tariffs : Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam
2025-07-03
Against a ticking clock, President Donald Trump said Wednesday the United States has reached a trade agreement with Vietnam, pullingContinue Reading
Rain expected in some Provinces today
2025-07-03
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle andContinue Reading
Iranian Ambassador briefs Deputy FM on Middle East crisis
2025-07-02
The Ambassador of Iran to Sri Lanka, Dr. Alireza Delkhosh, paid a courtesy call on Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister ofContinue Reading
PM issues new directives to Anti-Ragging Task Force
2025-07-02
Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Training, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, has instructed officials to investigate not only raggingContinue Reading
Dengue : Red notice for 792 premises
2025-07-02
The Ministry of Health says 30,367 premises were inspected today, the third day of the ongoing Special Mosquito Eradication Week.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Connect Ville launches to set a new Global Standard in Event Technology
2025-07-02
Connect Ville (www.connectville.io), a technology company forged in Sri Lanka, has officially launched its platform, introducing a globally distinct solutionContinue Reading
India accuses Prada of cultural appropriation over sandals
2025-07-02
The open-toe footwear showcased last week at Milan Men’s Fashion Week was simply described as “leather sandals.” But those flatContinue Reading
UNFPA, ADT launch social cohesion and climate grants
2025-07-02
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Alliance Development Trust (ADT), with support from the Government of Japan, on Tuesday,Continue Reading
20 public sanitary facilities to be constructed spending Rs. 525 Mn
2025-07-02
The Cabinet has approved the construction of 20 sanitary facilities systems in urban areas across Sri Lanka for a costContinue Reading
“Those who ridiculed my English have now become the laughingstock” – Sajith
2025-07-02
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has responded to the recent controversy surrounding Minister Sunil Handunneththi’s speech at the World Economic Forum,Continue Reading
Consultancy institutions selected for China-funded Govt housing schemes
2025-07-02
The Cabinet has approved providing contracts to three consultancy institutions for supervisory activities of the housing programme for low-income earnersContinue Reading
Govt to present 2026 Appropriation Bill in October
2025-07-02
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved to present the appropriation bill for the year 2026 to Parliament in October thisContinue Reading
Navy conducts life-saving training for Trinco fishermen
2025-07-02
The Sri Lanka Navy, together with the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, has conducted another essential life-saving training forContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-07-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (02 July), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading
