UNP questions whether Govt sought US FBI material on Easter Attacks probe
2026-06-18
The United National Party (UNP) has issued a statement questioning whether the Sri Lankan government has sought access to materialContinue Reading
CBSL Rates : USD selling rate steady at Rs. 339
2026-06-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (18), compared to Wednesday, with the selling rateContinue Reading
Former private secretary to Gotabaya Rajapaksa Sugeeshwara Bandara arrested
2026-06-18
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has taken into custody the leader of the New People’s Front, Sugeeshwara Bandara. According toContinue Reading
Young athletes called to represent Sri Lanka at Clean Sport Youth Camp in South Korea
2026-06-18
The Sri Lanka Anti‑Doping Agency (SLADA) has announced an opportunity for young athletes and a coach to represent the nationContinue Reading
Health Promotion Bureau urges immediate action as Dengue risk escalates
2026-06-18
The Health Promotion Bureau has issued a nationwide awareness message urging families to act immediately against the rising threat ofContinue Reading
Badulla–Nanu Oya train service to resume from June 20
2026-06-18
The Railway Department has announced that passenger train services between Badulla and Nanu Oya will recommence from June 20, followingContinue Reading
Woman found dead in car near Teldeniya Hospital: Police reveal more details
2026-06-18
Police have revealed further information on the body of a woman discovered inside a motor vehicle near the Teldeniya Hospital,Continue Reading
Dollar rate today: USD selling rate at Rs. 339 in some banks
2026-06-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has largely appreciated against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (18), comparedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka chairs UN disability rights conference
2026-06-18
Sri Lanka assumed the presidency of the 19th session of the Conference of States Parties (CoSP) to the Convention onContinue Reading
Ceylon Tea showcased at Paris Tea Festival 2026
2026-06-18
Sri Lanka made its debut at France’s premier tea showcase this month, as the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Paris,Continue Reading
Unidentified body found near Kelani Bridge in Grandpass
2026-06-18
Police in Grandpass have launched an investigation after an unidentified body of a male was found washed ashore near theContinue Reading
Suspect linked to Moratumulla, Piliyandala house break‑ins arrested
2026-06-18
Officers of the Western Province South Crimes Division have arrested a 27‑year‑old resident of Ratmalana in connection with house‑breaking andContinue Reading
Suspect arrested over viral assault video in Medawachchiya
2026-06-18
Police in Medawachchiya have arrested a 29‑year‑old resident in connection with a video circulated on social media showing a manContinue Reading
Only government-approved programmes should operate in schools: PM
2026-06-18
Programs proposed by various organizations and groups that do not have government approval should not, under any circumstances, be allowedContinue Reading
Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain to be sold in two deals worth $2.7bn
2026-06-18
The struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7bn by parent company Yum! Brands. Yum! Brands said inContinue Reading
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s mother gets visa to attend World Cup
2026-06-18
The mother of Cape Verde’s star goalkeeper Vozinha has been granted a visa to enter the United States in timeContinue Reading
Rain expected in several districts of Sri Lanka today
2026-06-18
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and NuwaraContinue Reading
US and Iran Sign Deal to End War
2026-06-18
The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at ending the ongoing conflict between theContinue Reading