Dial 119 for Emergencies only : Police warn public against misusing hotline
2025-06-23
The Sri Lanka Police says action has been taken to mitigate the misuse of and false complaints being made throughContinue Reading
What it takes to survive in Sri Lanka : New Poverty Line data revealed
2025-06-23
The Department of Census and Statistics has released the Official Poverty Line figures for April 2025, revealing that an individualContinue Reading
UK Govt warns citizens of Sri Lanka’s drug laws
2025-06-23
The British Government has updated its travel advisory to its citizens, warning of the risks of being involved with illegalContinue Reading
TISL challenges the Companies (Amendment) Bill
2025-06-23
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed legal action in the Supreme Court challenging the Bill to amend the CompaniesContinue Reading
SL Army issues clarification on officer retirement procedures
2025-06-23
The Sri Lanka Army has issued a clarification denying allegations circulating on social media regarding administrative decisions and the recentContinue Reading
What to know after US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites
2025-06-23
The United States has entered the Israel-Iran war, with President Donald Trump confirming US forces carried out attacks on threeContinue Reading
Rise in NCPI Overall Rate of Inflation in May 2025
2025-06-23
The Overall Rate of Inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) year-on-year, has increased to 0.6% inContinue Reading
Middle East crisis : FM update on coordinated efforts for safety of Lankans
2025-06-23
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to closely monitor the rapidly evolving security situation in the Middle East, DeputyContinue Reading
Presidential pardon scandal : Anuradhapura prison official granted bail
2025-06-23
The Superintendent of the Anuradhapura Prison, who was remanded over the unauthorised release of a prisoner under a presidential pardon,Continue Reading
Acting IGP highlights intensified anti-drug operations ahead of awareness day
2025-06-23
Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya says large stocks of narcotics, including heroin, ICE, cocaine, and cannabis, haveContinue Reading
GMOA denies links to top Neurosurgeon arrested over fraud
2025-06-23
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has clarified that specialist doctor Dr. Maheshi Wijeratne of the Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital, whoContinue Reading
SL v Bangladesh 2nd Test entry free for public – SLC
2025-06-23
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that entry to the 2nd Test Match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at theContinue Reading
Tax case : Court issues warrant for Sajin Vass
2025-06-23
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today ordered the arrest and presentation in court of former Parliamentarian Sajin Vass Gunawardena. The orderContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-06-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (23 June), compared to Friday. According to theContinue Reading
Justice Minister holds key discussion with Prison officials
2025-06-23
Minister of Justice and National Integration, Harshana Nanayakkara, held a special discussion this morning with Prison Commissioners and all prisonContinue Reading
Big names return as Bangladesh reveal ODI squad for Sri Lanka
2025-06-23
A host of key players have been named as Bangladesh announced a strong squad for their upcoming three-match ODI seriesContinue Reading
New concessional loan schemes for SMEs & industrialists
2025-06-23
The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has announced concessional loan schemes for Micro, Small, and Medium Entrepreneurs and industrialists.Continue Reading
Middle East conflict : US issues Worldwide Caution Security Alert
2025-06-23
The US Government on Sunday issued a Worldwide Caution Security Alert advising US citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. IssuingContinue Reading
