US, China to slash tariffs for 90 days
2025-05-12
The United States and China have agreed to significantly reduce tariffs in the next 90 days, top US officials said on Monday. The moveContinue Reading
PM, Ministers visit survivors of Kotmale bus tragedy
2025-05-12
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and Transport Minister Bimal Ratnayake on Sunday visited patients receiving treatment at Gampola and Peradeniya hospitalsContinue Reading
President’s Vesak Day Message
2025-05-12
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake marked Vesak Full Moon Poya Day with a message emphasizing the continued relevance of the Buddha’sContinue Reading
Weather : Showers in several areas
2025-05-12
Showery conditions are expected to intensify in southwestern Sri Lanka from the evening of May 12, the Department of MeteorologyContinue Reading
NCPA calls for Police reports, issues guidelines following schoolgirl’s death
2025-05-09
The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has called for reports from the Bambalapitiya and Kotahena Police Stations following the deathContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – May 9
2025-05-09
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
CTU slams Minister Paulraj over “conceited” remarks on schoolgirl’s death
2025-05-09
Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) Secretary Joseph Stalin condemned Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Paulraj over comments made inContinue Reading
Liqour, meat shops, casinos & clubs to close for Vesak
2025-05-09
The Ministry of Public Administration has directed the closure of all slaughterhouses, meat vendors, meat sales at supermarkets, casinos, raceContinue Reading
Unlawful transfer : State media journalist wins court battle
2025-05-09
The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd. (Lake House) has given an undertaking to the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka toContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-05-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar today (08 May), compared to Thursday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Sri Lankan man arrested after blaze kills Brazilian traveller in Japan
2025-05-09
Police arrested a 31-year-old Sri Lankan national on May 3 after a Brazilian woman was found dead in an apartmentContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Food Science & Technology Agency Bill to be fast-tracked
2025-05-09
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to expedite the drafting of a bill to establish the Sri Lanka FoodContinue Reading
Cabinet nod to establish Independent Public Prosecutor’s Office
2025-05-09
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to establish an independent Public Prosecutor’s Office aimed at reducing delays andContinue Reading
Several deaths reported due to Helicopter crash
2025-05-09
Two Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) helicopter gunners and three Special Forces personnel have been confirmed dead after a BellContinue Reading
EC sets deadline for candidate expenditure reports
2025-05-09
The Election Commission has directed all candidates from the 2025 Local Government Elections to submit their campaign income and expenditureContinue Reading
President congratulates Pope Leo XIV
2025-05-09
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extended congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV following his election as the new head ofContinue Reading
How much tax revenue did Sri Lanka collect in Q1 2025?
2025-05-09
Sri Lanka collected Rs. 970.58 billion in tax revenue during the first quarter of 2025, according to a financial performanceContinue Reading
Special train services for Vesak festival and long weekend
2025-05-09
Sri Lanka Railways has launched special train services from May 9 to 13 to manage increased passenger demand during theContinue Reading