Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-07-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (23 July),Continue Reading
Sajith calls for white paper on education reforms, ahead of debate
2025-07-23
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa called on the government to present a white paper on proposed education reforms, stating that aContinue Reading
Police reveal more details on Marawila shooting
2025-07-23
A 30-year-old woman was fatally shot in Naththandiya by unidentified gunmen last night. Police said the shooting was carried outContinue Reading
Speaker outlines IGP’s removal procedure
2025-07-23
Speaker Jagath Wickramarathne today informed Parliament of the steps that will follow the committee’s recommendation to remove Inspector General ofContinue Reading
President pays final respects to Most Ven. Anamaduwe Sri Dhammadassi Thera
2025-07-23
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid his final respects to the late Most Venerable Anamaduwe Sri Dhammadassi Thera, Anunayake of theContinue Reading
Trump announces Japan trade deal with 15% tariff on imports
2025-07-23
US President Donald Trump said he had reached a trade deal with Japan on Tuesday. Under the new terms, the US will place aContinue Reading
Three elephant carcasses found in Digampathaha
2025-07-22
The carcasses of two elephants and a tusker were discovered in the Digampathaha area of the Inamaluwa Forest Reserve. TheContinue Reading
Only 12 Wildlife Vets for entire country : Minister
2025-07-22
Environment Minister Dammika Patabendi told Parliament today that the Department of Wildlife Conservation has only 12 veterinarians to manage wildlifeContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to partner with AI Singapore for joint R&D
2025-07-22
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AI Singapore, a national program runContinue Reading
Govt says Education Ministry open to feedback on reforms
2025-07-22
Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa addressed concerns about the history subject under the new education reforms, stating that misleading claimsContinue Reading
Former minister’s private secretary arrested and granted bail
2025-07-22
An associate of former Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara who was arrested in connection with a corruptionContinue Reading
SUV deal : Emotional MP Jagath Vithana appeals for justice
2025-07-22
SJB MP Jagath Vithana delivered an emotional speech in Parliament, expressing anguish over the recent arrest of his son inContinue Reading
Cabinet approves call for local bids to supply medicines in 2026
2025-07-22
The Cabinet has approved a proposal by the Minister of Health and Mass Media to invite expressions of interest andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to get new cybersecurity lab to support digital transformation
2025-07-22
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to establish a Threat Hunting and Malware Analysis Lab under the Sri Lanka ComputerContinue Reading
Six airlines owe Rs. 27.6 Bn in embarkation levy – Deputy Minister
2025-07-22
Ports and Civil Aviation Deputy Minister Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku told Parliament that six airlines, including SriLankan Airlines, have defaulted onContinue Reading
Seasonal agriculture jobs for Sri Lankans under new MoU with South Korea
2025-07-22
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Boseong local government in SouthContinue Reading
Cabinet nod for draft bill to reduce perks for former presidents and MPs
2025-07-22
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to gazette and present in Parliament a draft bill to amend the Presidents’ EntitlementsContinue Reading
Canadian woman arrested at BIA with Rs. 181 Mn worth of Hashish
2025-07-22
A 37-year-old Canadian woman was arrested early this morning at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggleContinue Reading