UK-bound Indian plane crashes near Ahmedabad airport
2025-06-12
An Air India flight to London crashed shortly after take-off near the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon. The flight, aContinue Reading
Animal census report : Districts with highest animal counts mapped
2025-06-12
The Ministry of Agriculture says the report of the islandwide animal census has helped identify the areas with the highestContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-06-12
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (12 June), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
NPP forms Haldummulla Pradeshiya Sabha
2025-06-12
The National People’s Power (NPP) has formed the Haldummulla Pradeshiya Sabha after securing a majority of votes. It is reportedContinue Reading
SJB forms Akurana PS with support of SLPP
2025-06-12
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has taken control of the Akurana Pradeshiya Sabha with a majority of three votes. ItContinue Reading
Prisons Media Spokesman tenders resignation
2025-06-12
Prisons Commissioner Gamini Dissanayake, who served as the Media Spokesperson of the Prisons Department, has submitted his letter of resignationContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-06-12
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (12 June),Continue Reading
Seven road accident deaths reported on Wednesday
2025-06-12
Seven persons have been killed and three injured in seven road accidents in various parts of Sri Lanka on Wednesday,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Chairs 18th session of the Conference on Rights of Persons with Disabilities
2025-06-12
Sri Lanka assumed the chairmanship of the 18th session of the Conference of State Parties (COSP) to the Convention onContinue Reading
Global economy set for weakest run since 2008 – World Bank
2025-06-12
Heightened trade tensions and policy uncertainty are expected to drive global growth down this year to its slowest pace sinceContinue Reading
Rs. 8.1 Bn allocated for 2,077 development projects in Batticaloa
2025-06-12
Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunneththi, chaired the first Batticaloa District Coordinating Committee meeting yesterday, during which Rs.Continue Reading
Two COVID-related deaths in SL : Update from health officials
2025-06-12
Two people have died so far from being infected with the COVID-19 variant that is spreading across Sri Lanka, healthContinue Reading
Kantale sugar factory land distributed for maize cultivation
2025-06-11
Around 3,300 acres of long-neglected land in Kantale were officially handed over to 1,152 farming families today. According to DeputyContinue Reading
Keheliya’s maid arrested by Bribery Commission
2025-06-11
A woman, who had worked as a domestic worker at former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s house, has been arrested by theContinue Reading
Peradeniya to get new residential rehab centre for drug-addicted youth
2025-06-11
The construction of a new residential building in Peradeniya for the treatment and rehabilitation of youth addicted to drugs hasContinue Reading
Central Expressway : Cabinet makes decision on Kurunegala to Dambulla stretch
2025-06-11
Cabinet approval has been granted to resume the acquisition and suspended activities related to the construction of the Kurunegala toContinue Reading
Electricity tariff : Sajith quizzes Govt over broken promise
2025-06-11
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has questioned why the government is allowing electricity tariff hikes, despite previously promising to reduce electricityContinue Reading
Former President Ranil questioned by CID
2025-06-11
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe reported to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to record a statement today. It is reported thatContinue Reading