Sri Lanka eye winning start in first match of Mendis-Kirsten era
2026-06-03
Sri Lanka assistant coach Ryan van Niekerk says the team is eager to put its plans into action when theyContinue Reading
India enhances financial aid for University of Jaffna students under expanded grant scheme
2026-06-02
India has expanded its financial assistance programme for students of the University of Jaffna, with the High Commission of IndiaContinue Reading
Kallanchiya forest to be declared protected reserve for elephant conservation
2026-06-02
The Kallanchiya Reserve Forest in the Galnewa Divisional Secretariat Division of the Thambuththegama range in Anuradhapura District is set toContinue Reading
Police recover first Mini Uzi-type weapon hidden in Colombo cemetery
2026-06-02
Police have recovered several firearms, including a locally manufactured Mini Uzi-type automatic weapon, concealed at a public cemetery in Colombo,Continue Reading
Harsha rejects Private Report on US$2.5 Million Finance Ministry Fraud
2026-06-02
Public Finance Committee (PFC) Chairman MP Dr. Harsha de Silva says he rejected a report sent to him privately regardingContinue Reading
JUMVEA calls for chassis number rule for brand-new vehicle import LCs
2026-06-02
Chairman of Japan Used Motor Vehicle Exporters Association (JUMVEA) Jagath Ramanayake has called for amendments to Sri Lanka’s vehicle importContinue Reading
Rs. 61.38 million awarded to athletes and coaches for international sporting achievements
2026-06-02
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Tuesday (2) awarded Rs. 61.38 million in financial incentives to athletes andContinue Reading
Cabinet approves Rs. 581 Mn for development of 25 towns under ‘Mithuru Purawara’ initiative
2026-06-02
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the allocation of an estimated Rs. 581 million under the Clean Sri Lanka programmeContinue Reading
Minister reiterates substandard coal costs will not be passed on to public
2026-06-02
The government will not pass any financial burden arising from substandard coal shipments onto electricity consumers, Cabinet Spokesman and MinisterContinue Reading
No bus fare hike despite fuel price increase: Deputy minister
2026-06-02
There will be no increase in bus fares despite the recent fuel price hike, Deputy Minister of Transport and HighwaysContinue Reading
Train services on Kelani Valley line to be restricted due to Cotta Road crossing repairs
2026-06-02
Train services on the Kelani Valley railway line will be restricted from 9.30 a.m. on Saturday (6) until 7.30 a.m.Continue 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
Rs. 1.1 bn project to restore Colombo–Katunayake Expressway lights approved
2026-06-02
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to rehabilitate and upgrade the road lighting system along the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway, including theContinue Reading
Contract awarded for Lot A of Mullikulam Wind Power Transmission Project
2026-06-02
The Cabinet has approved awarding the construction contract for Lot A of the Mullikulam Wind Power Transmission Project, a keyContinue Reading
India’s visa rule change: Foreigners need to apply for stay extension within 180 days
2026-06-02
India has introduced some key changes in immigration rules, aimed at easing compliance while tightening procedural clarity. The Ministry ofContinue Reading
Supreme Court concludes hearing of Pillayan’s FR petition
2026-06-02
The Supreme Court has concluded hearings on the fundamental rights petition filed by former Eastern Province Chief Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan,Continue Reading
CBSL Rates : Rupee depreciates further against the USD
2026-06-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (02), compared to Monday, with both the buyingContinue Reading
Meta fixes massive AI assistant vulnerability after hackers seize Instagram accounts
2026-06-02
Meta, owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, announced it resolved a major security flaw in its artificial intelligence support assistantContinue Reading