Low-Pressure system persists, heavy shower in several provinces
2026-02-20
The Department of Meteorology says a low-pressure area continues to persist over the southwest Bay of Bengal, to the southeastContinue Reading
Laugfs assures gas supplies following shortage reports
2026-02-19
Laugfs Gas says gas stocks have been ordered for delivery to the Colombo Port and that operational plans are inContinue Reading
Lawyers facing threats can seek security : Justice Minister
2026-02-19
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said any lawyer who feels his or her life is under threat can obtain security throughContinue Reading
Health officials warn of rise in rabies transmission from cats
2026-02-19
Health officials have warned that rabies transmission from cats has increased in Sri Lanka. Consultant Community Physician at the HealthContinue Reading
Sri Lanka appoints new Honorary Consul in Brisbane
2026-02-19
Sri Lanka has appointed Nalin Perera as its new Honorary Consul in Brisbane, Queensland, with consular jurisdiction covering the stateContinue Reading
President AKD calls for culturally inclusive and ethical AI
2026-02-19
Artificial intelligence should be harnessed to promote the cultural values and capabilities of humankind,” President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said inContinue Reading
CBSL rates : Rupee depreciates slightly against US dollar
2026-02-19
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar today (Feb 19), compared to Wednesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs refuse to hold hands at India’s AI Summit
2026-02-19
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei declined to hold hands during a group photo at the IndiaContinue Reading
Dollar rate: Rupee edges lower as selling rates rise
2026-02-19
The Sri Lankan Rupee has slightly depreciated against the US Dollar across most major commercial banks today (Feb 19) comparedContinue Reading
Former CID OIC expresses regret to Nathasha Edirisooriya, new Police guidelines to be issued
2026-02-19
Former Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Cyber Crime Investigation and Intelligence Analysis Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Mr. M.M.U.Continue Reading
“How to be a good Sri Lankan boy” Zohran Mamdani goes viral in Sri Lanka
2026-02-19
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is gaining attention among Sri Lankan social media users following a recent Instagram andContinue Reading
“How to be a good Sri Lankan boy” Zohran Mamdani goes viral in Sri Lanka
2026-02-19
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is gaining attention among Sri Lankan social media users following a recent Instagram andContinue Reading
US Pacific Fleet Chief arrives in Sri Lanka
2026-02-19
Admiral Steve “Web” Koehler, Commander of the US Pacific Fleet, arrived in Sri Lanka for an official visit scheduled fromContinue Reading
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in social media addiction trial
2026-02-19
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared in a Los Angeles court on Wednesday, where he testified in a trial that hasContinue Reading
Fonseka calls for presidential pardons in Amarakeerthi Athukorala case
2026-02-19
Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has made a special appeal to the President to grant a pardon to the individuals sentencedContinue Reading
Immigration Dept. announces temporary ETA arrangements after system issue
2026-02-19
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced temporary measures for Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) applicants due to an ongoingContinue Reading
Special traffic and security plan ahead of SL vs Zim match today
2026-02-19
Sri Lanka Police will implement a special security and traffic plan for the Sri Lanka–Zimbabwe T20 World Cup match atContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Belgium hold inaugural political consultations in Brussels
2026-02-19
Sri Lanka and Belgium held their inaugural round of political consultations in Brussels on Tuesday, marking a milestone in bilateralContinue Reading