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
Women MPs and ambassadors mark International Day of Women in Diplomacy at Parliament
2026-07-03
A special meeting between women ambassadors serving in Sri Lanka and members of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus was held atContinue Reading
Sri Lanka seeks Asia-Pacific support for integrated climate action and blue carbon financing
2026-07-03
Sri Lanka has called for stronger regional cooperation and financial support from Asia-Pacific countries for integrated climate action and blueContinue Reading
Kollupitiya Walukarama Esala Perahera to resume under full govt coordination
2026-07-03
A preliminary discussion on organising the 2026 Esala Maha Perahera of the Kollupitiya Walukarama Temple under full government coordination wasContinue Reading
Tomorrow’s 12-hour water cut: More Colombo areas to face disruption
2026-07-03
A 12-hour water cut will be imposed in several more areas in Colombo tomorrow (4), the National Water Supply andContinue Reading
Police seek public assistance to identify body found in Udappuwa
2026-07-03
Police have appealed to the public for assistance in identifying an unidentified male whose body was found on the beachContinue Reading
Aswesuma elderly allowance payments released from today
2026-07-03
The Welfare Benefits Board says payments under the Aswesuma 2026 June elderly allowance will be disbursed in two phases, withContinue Reading
Chinese firm unveils hyper-real humanoid companion robot for loneliness
2026-07-03
Chinese robotics firm UBTech Robotics has unveiled the U1, a lifelike humanoid companion robot designed for mass production, with pricesContinue Reading
Opposition leader says 46,000 child abuse victims awaiting justice
2026-07-03
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says around 46,000 children who have been subjected to abuse and exploitation are still awaitingContinue Reading
Chief Justice warns weak judiciary can destroy a nation faster than disasters
2026-07-03
Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena has warned that a country can be destroyed in a very short time not onlyContinue Reading
Charith Abeysinghe and Rakitha Rajapakshe produced before court
2026-07-03
Attorney-at-law Rakitha Rajapakshe, son of former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, former Horana organiser of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya Charith Abeysinghe,Continue Reading
Strong winds, intermittent showers forecast for multiple provinces
2026-07-03
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 03 JULY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 03 July 2026. Several spells of showers will occurContinue Reading
Delhi offers $1,000 scrappage incentive to trade old cars for EVs
2026-07-02
Delhi has announced a major incentive scheme offering more than $1,000 to car owners who scrap older vehicles and switchContinue Reading
Rs. 100 demand and assault: 4 arrested over attack on technical college students
2026-07-02
Four suspects have been arrested and remanded over the alleged assault of two students from a technical college in KurunegalaContinue Reading