Six Chinese nationals held at BIA with cigarettes worth over Rs. 11 Mn
2026-04-16
Six Chinese nationals have been arrested at Katunayake Airport after attempting to illegally bring a large stock of cigarettes intoContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 318
2026-04-16
The Sri Lankan rupee remains steady against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (16), compared toContinue Reading
US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers
2026-04-16
US Senate Republicans voted down a resolution on Wednesday pushed by Democrats to prohibit President Donald Trump from taking furtherContinue Reading
El Salvador publishes law allowing life sentences for minors as young as 12
2026-04-16
El Salvador has published a new law that will allow authorities to penalise minors as young as 12 with lifeContinue Reading
Trump says Israel and Lebanon leaders to hold first talks in 34 years
2026-04-16
United States President Donald Trump says the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak for the first time in 34Continue Reading
Sri Lanka may have paid up to $286 per barrel for oil, says HSBC chief
2026-04-16
Sri Lanka may have purchased oil at around $286 per barrel amid the Middle East conflict, according to HSBC ChiefContinue Reading
Four arrested for assaulting Police during illegal gambling den raid
2026-04-16
Four suspects have been arrested after assaulting Bakkiella Police officers who raided an illegal gambling den and liquor trafficking operationContinue Reading
HRCSL finds FR violations in arrest and suspension of former prisons commissioner general
2026-04-16
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has concluded that the arrest and suspension of former Prisons Commissioner GeneralContinue Reading
Chinese nationals caught at BIA with concealed electronics worth over Rs. 24 Mn
2026-04-16
Sri Lanka Customs officers at the Katunayake Airport (BIA) have arrested nine (09) Chinese nationals on suspicion of arriving inContinue Reading
US Embassy warns visitors bound for the US against relying on public benefits
2026-04-16
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has issued a stern reminder to foreign nationals visiting the United States that relianceContinue Reading
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-16
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central, Uva and North-western provinces after 1.00Continue Reading
Canada faces calls to rescind planned cuts to refugee healthcare scheme
2026-04-15
Rallies have been held across Canada urging the government to reverse planned cuts to a healthcare programme for refugees andContinue Reading
Gold prices rise in Sri Lanka
2026-04-15
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have climbed by around Rs. 4,000, according to market data. According to Colombo Pettah goldContinue Reading
April 16 : ‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 21 districts
2026-04-15
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, EasternContinue Reading
Japan PM pledges $10 Bn in financial aid to Asia to tackle oil shortage
2026-04-15
The Japanese government said Wednesday it will provide a total of $10 billion in financial support to other Asian nationsContinue Reading
“Iran does not seek war, always calls only for dialogue” – President
2026-04-15
Iran sees dialogue as the only way to build constructive relations with other nations, but will not tolerate attempts toContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee remains steady against USD
2026-04-15
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (15), compared to last Friday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Severe lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 14 districts
2026-04-15
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabragamuwa, Central and Uva Provicnes, andContinue Reading