Trump threatens tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba
2026-01-30
US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that would slap additional tariffs on goods from countries thatContinue Reading
“Not my mentality — it’s your competence,” Sajith tells Minister over education reforms remarks
2026-01-30
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has responded sharply to recent comments by Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa regarding the opposition’s stance onContinue Reading
Six Gampaha cops granted bail in Catholic priest assault case
2026-01-30
Six police officers attached to the Gampaha Divisional Crime Detection Bureau, who were arrested in connection with the alleged assaultContinue Reading
CTU slams education reforms as rushed and unprepared
2026-01-30
Teachers’ unions criticized the government’s newly launched education reform program, calling it flawed, poorly planned and rushed, despite officialsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf named second runner-up at 41st Mrs. World Pageant
2026-01-30
Sabina Yousaf of Sri Lanka has been named second runner-up at the 41st Mrs. World pageant, at the global beautyContinue Reading
IMF Chief to visit Sri Lanka in February
2026-01-30
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will visit Sri Lanka next month to review the country’s economic reformContinue Reading
Weather: Showers, heavy rain, across parts of Sri Lanka
2026-01-30
Showers are expected at times in Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts, with fairly heavyContinue Reading
Woman arrested with 4.5kg cocaine and 3450 narcotic pills
2026-01-29
Police have arrested a woman in possession of approximately 3450 narcotic pills and four and half kilograms of cocaine duringContinue Reading
Trump tariffs, dollar’s dip: A double-hit to eurozone exports
2026-01-29
The US dollar continues to fall sharply in value against other major currencies, continuing the trend that saw its steepestContinue Reading
US Embassy condoles death of Sri Lanka Navy Lieutenant Koyan Chamitha
2026-01-29
The US Embassy in Sri Lanka has extended its condolences following the death of Lieutenant Koyan Chamitha of the SriContinue Reading
SLFP supports move to ban social media for children
2026-01-29
Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has called for a ban on social media useContinue Reading
Sri Lanka delegation engages Saudi PIF on investment opportunities
2026-01-29
A Sri Lankan delegation led by Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeyasinghe met with senior officials ofContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee strengthens slightly
2026-01-29
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (29 Jan), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
Work resumes on long-delayed Torrington housing project
2026-01-29
Construction work on the Torrington apartment complex, which had been stalled for years, officially resumed today, according to the MinistryContinue Reading
Attack reported on supermarket-style meat shop in Hatton
2026-01-29
A group of individuals reportedly attacked a supermarket-style retail shop on Side Street in Hatton on Jan. 28, following itsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka and Netherlands celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations
2026-01-29
Sri Lanka and the Netherlands marked the 75th anniversary of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations with the launch ofContinue Reading
Dollar rate steady across major banks today
2026-01-29
The Sri Lankan Rupee has shown marginal depreciation against the US Dollar, while rates remain steady at most commercial banksContinue Reading
Gold jumps to record high above $5,500
2026-01-29
Gold jumped to a record high above $5,500 an ounce, extending a breakneck rally fueled by US dollar weakness andContinue Reading