Deduru Oya tragedy: Death toll increases to eight
2026-04-17
Two more bodies have been recovered in connection with the recent drowning incident in Deduru Oya, bringing the death tollContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate increases to Rs. 319
2026-04-17
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (17), comparedContinue Reading
Indian Vice President to make first bilateral visit to Sri Lanka
2026-04-17
The Vice President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, will visit Sri Lanka from 19 to 20 April 2026. According toContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Ambassador presents Letters of Credence to President of Belarus
2026-04-17
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation, with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Belarus, Shobini Gunasekera, presentedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s UN Envoy meets Human Rights Chief Volker Türk
2026-04-17
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva, Sumith Dassanayake, engaged in a constructive meetingContinue Reading
Govt rolls out Grade 1 education reforms for 2026
2026-04-17
The Ministry of Education has announced the rollout of Grade 1 education reforms for the year 2026, with the distributionContinue Reading
Sri Lankan-descent gymnast Tiana wows with Bollywood routine
2026-04-17
Tiana Sumanasekera, an 18‑year‑old gymnast of Sri Lankan descent, has captivated audiences this season with a Bollywood‑inspired floor routine thatContinue Reading
Canada T20 World Cup match under ICC corruption investigation
2026-04-17
The ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) is investigating allegations of corruption involving Cricket Canada, one of which focuses on a gameContinue Reading
Malaysia’s ‘ShadowFax’ motorbike team concludes Sri Lankan tourism tour
2026-04-17
The motorcycle tour organized by Buzzword International Lanka Pvt Ltd to promote Sri Lankan tourism concluded on Thursday (16), withContinue Reading
Deduru Oya drownings : four more bodies recovered
2026-04-17
The death toll from the Deduru Oya tragedy has risen to six after four more bodies were recovered during searchContinue Reading
Europe could run out of jet fuel in 6 weeks, IEA warns
2026-04-17
Europe may have just six weeks left of jet fuel, with serious consequences for the continent’s economy, the International EnergyContinue Reading
Rs. 4 Bn worth of Heroin found in fishing boat intercepted by Navy
2026-04-17
Sri Lanka’s Navy has uncovered approximately 150 kilograms of heroin from a multi‑day fishing vessel intercepted in the deep seaContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-17
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Uva provinces and in the KandyContinue Reading
Suspected narcotics fishing vessel brought to Dikowita harbour
2026-04-17
A multi-day local fishing vessel suspected of transporting a consignment of drugs has been brought to the Dikowita Fisheries HarbourContinue Reading
7 key education stats: Sri Lanka’s PhD holders rise to 11,757
2026-04-17
Sri Lanka has recorded a rise in the number of PhD holders, alongside a broader shift towards higher educational attainmentContinue Reading
South Africa appoints Meyer as US ambassador amid strained ties
2026-04-16
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed veteran politician Roelf Meyer as the country’s ambassador to the United States, amidContinue Reading
‘Aloka’ to travel in-cabin for Sri Lanka’s ‘Walk for Peace’
2026-04-16
The dog named “Aloka,” which has drawn public attention in connection with the upcoming “Walk for Peace,” will travel inContinue Reading
Deduru Oya drowning: Two dead, six missing
2026-04-16
Two bodies have been recovered, while two others have been admitted to hospital and six persons remain missing after aContinue Reading