Verité Research urges multilateral response to U.S. tariff hike
2025-04-11
A Colombo-based think tank Verité Research has called on the Sri Lankan government and the international community to pursue aContinue Reading
SLBFE denies viral claim of New Year payment to migrant workers
2025-04-11
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has dismissed as completely false a viral claim that Rs. 10,000 willContinue Reading
US Tariffs : Sri Lanka holds two virtual rounds of talks with U.S. Trade Office
2025-04-11
Sri Lanka has held two rounds of virtual discussions with the Office of the United States Trade Representative as partContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-04-11
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (11 Apr), compared to Thursday. According to theContinue Reading
Two former ministers questioned by CID
2025-04-11
Former Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to record a statement. Meanwhile former HealthContinue Reading
22 Indians arrested for overstaying visa
2025-04-11
22 Indian nationals who were residing illegally in the country after overstaying their visas had been arrested, the Department ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka exporters present industry strengths to Heads of Missions
2025-04-11
Exporter groups representing key sectors such as IT, food processing, spices, electronics, seafood, apparel, and gem & jewelry presented theirContinue Reading
Man injured in Police shooting at Kiribathgoda
2025-04-11
A man was injured and hospitalized after Police opened fire at the Gala Junction in Kiribathgoda early this morning (11). Continue Reading
Siemens Spain CEO & family killed in Hudson River helicopter crash
2025-04-11
Agustin Escobar, president and CEO of Siemens in Spain, his wife and their three children were killed in Hudson riverContinue Reading
Weather : Showers & strong winds in several areas today
2025-04-11
Showers or thundershowers are expected at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and North-western provinces, as well as in KandyContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – April 10
2025-04-10
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – April 9
2025-04-09
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Why Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’ are not actually reciprocal
2025-04-09
The US President claims his tariffs are “reciprocal” yet the evidence suggests they are disproportionately harsh on many countries. ItContinue Reading
Parliament approves inquiry into suspended IGP Deshabandu’s conduct
2025-04-08
The resolution to appoint a committee of inquiry to investigate the removal of Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon overContinue Reading
SJB’s Jagath Vithana reveals secrets of Maithripala’s 2015 campaign
2025-04-08
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Jagath Vithana alleged that former President Ranil Wickremsinghe funded the efforts to elect Maithripala SirisenaContinue Reading
Long-term lease of UDA land for development projects approved
2025-04-08
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to select suitable investors in the disposal of long-term leases for landContinue Reading
US Tariff & Sri Lanka : Ranil’s warning
2025-04-08
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has warned of severe economic repercussions for Sri Lanka stemming from the ongoing trade war betweenContinue Reading
Draft Bill to set up Chartered Institute of Media Professionals approved
2025-04-08
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted policy approval to proceed with drafting legislation to establish the Chartered Institute of MediaContinue Reading