Anuradhapura elephant corridors to be declared reserved zones
2026-07-09
The Ministry of Environment has announced that preliminary work has commenced to clear and protect traditional elephant corridors connecting forestContinue Reading
Trump says Iran ceasefire agreement is “over”
2026-07-08
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to end the conflict wasContinue Reading
Bus fare hike takes effect tomorrow: LPBOA raises calculation concerns
2026-07-05
The revised bus fare structure will come into effect from tomorrow (July 6) following an announcement by the National TransportContinue Reading
Clash reported in Negombo prison: 20 detainees hospitalised
2026-07-05
Twenty detainees were admitted to hospital after a clash broke out between two groups inside Negombo Prison. The incident occurredContinue Reading
Sri Lanka dengue cases surpass 58,000, deaths rise to 39
2026-07-04
According to the Ministry of Health, dengue cases in Sri Lanka have surpassed 58,000 in 2026, with 3,422 infections reportedContinue Reading
CBSL extends administrator’s term at Nation Lanka Finance PLC by 6 months
2026-07-04
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has extended the tenure of the Administrator of Nation Lanka Finance PLC byContinue Reading
India probes Tata Electronics breach exposing iPhone secrets
2026-07-04
India is investigating a data breach at Tata Electronics that reportedly exposed confidential information linked to Apple’s unreleased iPhone 18Continue Reading
Online applications open for 2026 GCE O/L examination from July 3
2026-07-04
The Department of Examinations has announced that applications for the 2026 General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination will beContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Customs exceeds first-half revenue target, collects Rs. 1.37 trillion
2026-07-04
The Sri Lanka Customs Department has generated Rs. 1.3737 trillion in revenue during the period up to June 30 thisContinue Reading
Parliament to convene from July 7 to 10
2026-07-03
Parliament is scheduled to sit from July 7 to 10, Parliamentary Secretary General Kushani Rohanadeera said. She noted that theContinue Reading
Former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda granted bail
2026-07-03
Former Navy Commander Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda, who was arrested earlier on Friday by the Commission to InvestigateContinue Reading
Rakitha Rajapakshe, Charith Abeysinghe further remanded until July 17
2026-07-03
Rakitha Rajapakshe, former SJB Horana organiser Charith Abeysinghe, and former Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd. director Aruna WarunahendigeContinue Reading
Iran begins public mourning for former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
2026-07-03
Iran has begun several days of public mourning and funeral processions for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, more thanContinue Reading
50 paddy dryers to be provided to cooperative societies at Rs. 500 million cost
2026-07-03
The Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development has said that a special initiative has been launched toContinue Reading
Police to take legal action against pedestrians using headphones while walking
2026-07-03
Sri Lanka Police say legal action will be taken in the future against pedestrians who walk on roads while listeningContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Pakistan discuss increasing flight frequencies to boost air connectivity
2026-07-03
An official meeting was held on July 2, 2026, at the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation between Minister ofContinue Reading
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate drops slightly to 340.44
2026-07-03
The Sri Lankan Rupee has gained slightly against the US Dollar today (03), compared to Thursday, with the USD sellingContinue Reading
10,731 land permits issued in Uva Province under government programme
2026-07-03
The distribution of land permits under the government’s large-scale programme to issue 10,000 land permits in Uva Province was successfullyContinue Reading