CBSL mandates conversion of residual export proceeds into rupees by 10th of following month
2026-06-09
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has made it mandatory for exporters of goods to convert the remaining exportContinue Reading
Ten including organised criminals arrested with weapons and drugs in Mt Lavinia operation
2026-06-09
Ten suspects, including alleged members of an organised crime gang, were arrested with a live hand grenade, crystal methamphetamine (Ice)Continue Reading
10-hour water cut for Kalutara and surrounding areas on Wednesday
2026-06-09
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 10-hour water supply interruption in several areas of theContinue Reading
14-hour water cut for Galle Municipal Council area on Wednesday
2026-06-09
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 14-hour water supply interruption in the Galle Municipal CouncilContinue Reading
PM orders report on Cyclone Ditwah-affected schools within a week
2026-06-09
Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya has instructed officials to submit a comprehensive report within one week on the condition ofContinue Reading
No discussion yet on extending retirement age of judges: Minister
2026-06-09
The Government has not yet held discussions on extending the retirement age of judges, Cabinet Spokesman and Health and MassContinue Reading
Lanka Sathosa cuts prices of 18 essential food items
2026-06-09
The Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development has announced price reductions on 18 essential food items soldContinue Reading
Minister blames decades of corruption in DMT for licence backlog crisis
2026-06-09
Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Rathnayake says decades of corruption within the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT)Continue Reading
Sri Lanka uncovers US$85 million foreign exchange fraud linked to bogus imports
2026-06-09
Sri Lankan authorities have uncovered a large-scale foreign exchange fraud in which millions of dollars were allegedly transferred overseas underContinue Reading
8 child skeletons among 9 sets of remains unearthed at Chemmani mass grave
2026-06-09
Nine more skeletal remains, including eight believed to be children, were discovered today during the 20th day of Phase ThreeContinue Reading
Parliament approves sending DMT fraud report to Attorney General
2026-06-09
Parliament today (09) approved a motion to refer a Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) report on alleged financial irregularities andContinue Reading
Circular issued revising salary structure of principals
2026-06-09
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued a new circular revising the salary structure and promotionContinue Reading
ICC rates Lord’s and Gaddafi Stadium pitches as ‘Unsatisfactory’
2026-06-09
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rated the pitches used for the first Test between England and New Zealand atContinue Reading
Parliament approves extension of State of Public Emergency
2026-06-09
Parliament today approved the extension of the State of Public Emergency by a majority of 128 votes. A total ofContinue Reading
Hayleys PLC secures court order against Wimal Weerawansa
2026-06-09
The District Court of Kaduwela today (09) issued an enjoining order against former MP Wimal Weerawansa, following an application filedContinue Reading
31% inspected schools show dengue breeding risks: Health Ministry
2026-06-09
Sri Lanka’s three‑day national dengue mosquito eradication programme continued across 72 Medical Officer of Health divisions in 14 districts forContinue Reading
Public urged to report bribery demands by inquirers into sudden deaths
2026-06-09
The Ministry of Justice has urged the public to immediately report any instances where Inquirers into Sudden Deaths (ISDs) demandContinue Reading
Tourism revenue not declining, but data now more accurate – Vijitha Herath
2026-06-09
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism Vijitha Herath told Parliament today (09) that Sri Lanka’s tourism revenues have not declined,Continue Reading