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
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