Over 8 Killed in Aguruwathota Elders’ Home Fire (Video)
2026-06-03
More than eight people have been killed after a fire broke out at an elders’ home in Batagoda, Aguruwathota, policeContinue Reading
US$2.5 Mn Hacker Transfer: CID Reveals New Details in Court
2026-06-03
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today that Treasury officials had processed a US$2.5 millionContinue Reading
SJB opposes Govt’s move to extend Judges’ retirement age
2026-06-03
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today issued a statement strongly opposing government efforts to raise the retirement age of judgesContinue Reading
Sri Lanka among 60 economies facing U.S. Tariffs over forced labour imports
2026-06-03
Sri Lanka is among 60 economies targeted by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), which has proposedContinue Reading
Travel ban imposed on former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa
2026-06-03
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today ordered an overseas travel ban on former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and two army officersContinue Reading
Sri Lanka unlocks US$695 million IMF tranche
2026-06-03
Sri Lanka’s Treasury has received a tranche of USD 695 million following the successful completion of the 5th and 6thContinue Reading
CBSL launches ‘Be Scam Proof’ Campaign against financial fraud
2026-06-02
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today launched a month-long national awareness campaign titled “Be Scam Proof”, aimed atContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Met Department warns of showers above 100 mm in several districts
2026-06-02
The Department of Meteorology says an increase in rainfall over the southwestern parts of Sri Lanka and an increase inContinue Reading
What it costs to live in Sri Lanka : New Poverty Line data revealed
2026-06-02
The Department of Census and Statistics has released the Official Poverty Line figures for April 2026, revealing that an individualContinue Reading
Inflation in Sri Lanka could rise to 7%, CBSL Governor warns
2026-06-02
Inflation in Sri Lanka could climb as high as 7 per cent due to rising fuel prices and the prolongedContinue Reading
Trump says no Israeli troops going to Beirut after call with Netanyahu
2026-06-01
U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to stop attacks following separate discussions held through intermediaries, amidContinue Reading
CPC losing Rs. 129 on every litre of Diesel, Rs. 60 on Petrol: Chairman
2026-06-01
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) is currently incurring a loss of Rs. 129 on every litre of auto diesel and Rs.Continue Reading
Fuel QR system to be strictly implemented in the future – Govt
2026-06-01
Sri Lanka’s fuel QR system will be enforced more rigorously in the coming months to curb rising consumption and easeContinue Reading
Mano calls for COPF probe into alleged diversion of election funds
2026-06-01
Leader of the Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA), MP Mano Ganesan, has requested the Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) toContinue Reading
Drunken driver kills 6 after crashing into Vesak dansala crowd in Sri Lanka
2026-06-01
Six people were killed and seven others injured after a cab crashed into a crowd waiting in a queue atContinue Reading
6 killed after Cab Crashes into Crowd near Vesak Dansala
2026-06-01
Six people, including three males and three females, have died after a cab crashed into a crowd gathered at aContinue Reading
80MW of battery storage systems now delivered to Sri Lanka
2026-05-31
Sri Lanka has received the second shipment of its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project, marking a significant step inContinue Reading
Hundreds of hectares of state plantation land opened to investors
2026-05-30
Sri Lanka has officially launched the second phase of its initiative to offer underutilized state plantation lands and assets forContinue Reading