SC defers sentencing in contempt case against Immigration Chief
2025-07-24
The Supreme Court has deferred its decision on the contempt of court case against Controller General of Immigration and Emigration,Continue Reading
Weather : Strong winds across several provinces & districts
2025-07-24
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber-level weather alert for strong winds affecting multiple regions of Sri Lanka dueContinue Reading
Sri Lanka drops two spots in Global Safety Rankings
2025-07-24
Sri Lanka has dropped two places in the latest global safety rankings, according to the Safety Index by Country 2025Continue Reading
Today’s News Digest – July 23
2025-07-23
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
WHO raises concern about spread of Chikungunya virus
2025-07-23
The World Health Organization issued an urgent call for action to prevent a repeat of an epidemic of the mosquito-borneContinue Reading
Unlawful Aragalaya arrest : SC to hear Nuwan Bopage’s petition
2025-07-23
The Supreme Court has granted leave to proceed with a fundamental rights petition filed by Attorney-at-Law Nuwan Bopage, who allegesContinue Reading
ADB trims Sri Lanka’s growth outlook for FY2026
2025-07-23
Sri Lanka’s economic growth forecast for 2025 has been modestly reduced, according to the Asian Development Bank’s latest Asian DevelopmentContinue Reading
Reforms : Sri Lanka to introduce module-based education system
2025-07-23
Sri Lanka is shifting away from an education system solely focused on pass or fail examination outcomes, Prime Minister andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka must register crypto providers : CB Governor
2025-07-23
Sri Lanka must register cryptocurrency providers as part of its commitment to international anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF)Continue Reading
Pakistan Army’s Chief of General Staff meets Sri Lankan defence officials
2025-07-23
Chief of General Staff of the Pakistan Army Lieutenant General Syed Aamer Raza paid an official visit to Sri LankaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka climbs to 91st in global passport rankings
2025-07-23
Sri Lanka has moved up to 91st place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, improving from 96th last year. SriContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Maldives jointly promote tourism in Belgium
2025-07-23
The Embassies of Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and the Maldives jointly promoted their tourism offerings at an event titled “The EnchantingContinue Reading
Supreme Court to hear fundamental rights petition by Pillayan
2025-07-23
The Supreme Court today (24) decided to hear a fundamental rights petition filed by former Eastern Province Chief Minister andContinue Reading
Vehicle imports : Central Bank Governor responds to reports
2025-07-23
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said there are no plans to impose restrictions on vehicle imports, affirming that theContinue Reading
Wildlife Dept. seeks STF & CID support after elephant deaths
2025-07-23
The Department of Wildlife Conservation and Environment Ministry have requested support from the Police Special Task Force (STF) and localContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-07-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has slightly depreciated against the US Dollar today (23 July), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading
Ranil launches Scouts’ Service Month
2025-07-23
The All-Ceylon Scouts Movement, founded by the late Dr. W. Champika Lowe, began its Scout Service and Public Relations MonthContinue Reading
Man arrested with 2 kilos of Kush cannabis
2025-07-23
A stock of drugs valued at approximately Rs. 12 million was seized in Rajagiriya in a joint raid led byContinue Reading