Hesha Withanage elected Chair of Oversight Committee on Education
2025-06-06
MP Hesha Withanage has been elected as the Chair of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital.Continue Reading
Police seek public help in locating Panadura shooting suspect
2025-06-06
Police are seeking public assistance to locate a suspect linked to a shooting reported on May 29, 2025, in Panadura.Continue Reading
President reviews urban development projects
2025-06-06
A progress review meeting on projects under the Ministry of Urban Development, Construction and Housing was held= at the PresidentialContinue Reading
Indian Chief Justice & colleagues pledge not to take post-retirement roles
2025-06-06
Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai has expressed concern over judges accepting government appointments, often sinecures or joining politics,Continue Reading
Coconut prices drop to Rs. 143 at Colombo auction
2025-06-06
The Government Information Department quoting the Coconut Development authority has reported a significant decrease in coconut prices. The price ofContinue Reading
Several vehicles destroyed in Dematagoda fire
2025-06-06
Several vehicles parked outside the Siyapath Sevana apartment complex in Dematagoda were destroyed in a fire that broke out earlyContinue Reading
Bill to abolish MPs’ pensions to be presented to Cabinet
2025-06-06
A draft bill aimed at abolishing pensions for Members of Parliament is scheduled to be presented at an upcoming CabinetContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-06-06
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (06 June), compared to Thursday. According to theContinue Reading
Hector Appuhamy elected Chair of Environment Committee in Parliament
2025-06-06
MP Hector Appuhamy has been elected Chair of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability. The electionContinue Reading
Suspect arrested with foreign-made firearm in Mattakuliya
2025-06-06
A foreign-made firearm was recovered in Mattakkuliya following the arrest of a suspect. Police apprehended a 34-year-old resident of GandaraContinue Reading
CCTV footage deleted in bribery probe at RMV
2025-06-06
Minister Bimal Ratnayake revealed in Parliament that CCTV footage linked to a key investigation of a bribery case at theContinue Reading
Gayantha withdraws from committee investigating Dayasiri
2025-06-06
Chief Opposition Whip Gayantha Karunathilaka has withdrawn from the three-member parliamentary committee investigating MP Dayasiri Jayasekara’s conduct in Parliament. SpeakerContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-06-06
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (06 June),Continue Reading
Today’s News Digest – June 5
2025-06-05
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Kelaniya University, NERD Centre plan Tech collaboration
2025-06-05
The University of Kelaniya and the National Engineering Research and Development Centre (NERD) are set to launch a technology collaborationContinue Reading
Police seek public help to locate suspect
2025-06-05
Police have sought public assistance in locating a suspect in an investigation led by the Colombo Crimes Division. Police haveContinue Reading
Prabhakaran’s containers : Archchuna drops bombshell but says no evidence
2025-06-05
MP Archchuna Ramanathan made an explosive statement in Parliament today, claiming that the 323 containers allegedly cleared without inspection containedContinue Reading
Mother sentenced to 07 years after attempting to sell newborn
2025-06-05
The Colombo High Court today sentenced a mother to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for attempting to sell her two-day-oldContinue Reading