Dollar rate today: Sri Lankan Rupee steady against USD
2026-10-13
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (13), compared toContinue Reading
Laws must be amended to protect dignity of Buddhist Monks : Sajith
2026-10-13
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for immediate amendments to existing laws and regulations to safeguard the dignity of BuddhistContinue Reading
Sri Lanka drop Lahiru Udara despite recent 188; only specialist opener Pathum Nissanka doubtful
2026-10-13
Sri Lanka’s decision to leave out opening batter Lahiru Udara from the Test squad has raised questions over the team’sContinue Reading
Relief for rooftop solar users? President reveals plans for battery concessions
2026-10-13
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government is considering introducing concessions for domestic rooftop solar users to encourage the installationContinue Reading
Sri Lanka squad for Pakistan Test Series announced
2026-10-13
Anjala Bandara has received his maiden Test call-up after being named in Sri Lanka’s 15-member team for the two-match TestContinue Reading
Low-Pressure Area : Met Dept warns of rough seas, strong winds
2026-10-13
The Department of Meteorology has warned that a low-pressure area may develop over the southeastern Bay of Bengal today (13),Continue Reading
Amnesty International warns Pakistan against using emergency rule to crack down on human rights
2026-10-13
Amnesty International has warned Pakistani authorities against using the declaration of a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province asContinue Reading
Chinese national arrested over alleged extortion racket targeting Colombo Port City investors
2026-10-13
A Chinese national has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) over allegations of operating an extortion racket targetingContinue Reading
GTF congratulates Navi Pillay on Nobel Peace Prize, recalls her calls for Sri Lanka war crimes probe
2026-10-13
The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) has congratulated former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem “Navi” Pillay on whatContinue Reading
Low-pressure : 150 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-10-13
A low-pressure area may form over the southeastern Bay of Bengal today (13), according to the Department of Meteorology. UnderContinue Reading
Colombo hotel & shopping complex raided: 4 Jamaicans arrested with 1 kg Cocaine
2026-10-13
Four Jamaican nationals arrested with over 1 kg of cocaine in Colombo Four Jamaican nationals, including two women, have beenContinue Reading
Gnanasara Thera was deeply distressed and threatened suicide, monk claims
2026-10-13
A Buddhist monk leading a campaign seeking the release of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera has claimed that the imprisonedContinue Reading
Hackers heat supermarket freezers to 50°C in massive cyberattack in France
2026-10-13
Hundreds of supermarkets across France have been targeted in a major cyberattack that caused refrigerators and freezers to heat up,Continue Reading
ACPOSL suspends licensing activities following entertainment industry concerns
2026-10-13
The Association of Creators and Publishers of Sri Lanka (ACPOSL) has announced the temporary suspension of all licensing activities followingContinue Reading
Riyadh International Airport to remain closed until October 17
2026-10-12
Saudi Arabia has extended the closure of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh until October 17 following a series ofContinue Reading
IMF exit or another agreement? President reveals what’s next
2026-10-12
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka has not ruled out entering another International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme after theContinue Reading
Red alert for heavy rain in several parts of Sri Lanka on Tuesday
2026-10-12
The Department of Meteorology has issued a heavy rain advisory warning of severe weather conditions affecting several provinces across SriContinue Reading
President announces plans for 75 new CPC fuel stations amid concerns over private suppliers
2026-10-12
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced plans to establish 75 new fuel stations under the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), raisingContinue Reading