JXG IPO oversubscribed on opening day, raises Rs. 5 billion
2026-04-09
JXG, the financial conglomerate comprising Janashakthi Insurance PLC, First Capital Holdings PLC, and Janashakthi Finance PLC, announced that its InitialContinue Reading
Fort Railway Station renovation: PM stresses importance of public transport
2026-04-09
A country without a developed public transport system cannot be considered a developed nation, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said todayContinue Reading
6-month QR system for tea fertilizer distribution surpasses 2024/25 targets
2026-04-09
The Ministry of Plantation and Rural Infrastructure reports that Sri Lanka’s new QR system for subsidized tea fertilizer has achievedContinue Reading
Schools told to avoid burdening parents with event expenses
2026-04-09
The Ministry of Education has issued a directive to all principals, instructing them to minimize expenses when organizing school festivalsContinue Reading
CoPF raises NDB fraud with Central Bank, flags governance lapses
2026-04-09
The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has raised the alleged fraud at National Development Bank (NDB) with the Central BankContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Parliament passes extension of state of emergency
2026-04-09
The Parliament of Sri Lanka has passed the motion to approve the Public Security Ordinance, which includes provisions for EmergencyContinue Reading
Over 12,300 Sri Lankans die annually from Tobacco – IPS Sri Lanka
2026-04-09
The Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) has highlighted the urgent need for stronger tobacco taxation, citing alarmingContinue Reading
El Niño could trigger prolonged drought until September – Met Dept
2026-04-09
The Department of Meteorology has warned that if El Niño conditions develop during the southwest monsoon season, Sri Lanka couldContinue Reading
Easter attacks part of conspiracy since 2017, not isolated incident: Minister
2026-04-09
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala today said investigations have revealed that the Easter Sunday attacks were not an isolated incidentContinue Reading
Retired police officer arrested over Rs. 500 theft from case items
2026-04-09
The Colombo South Division Criminal Investigation Department has arrested a retired Police Inspector in connection with the theft of Rs.Continue Reading
Energy expert dismisses claims EVs are straining Sri Lanka’s power grid
2026-04-09
Energy expert Dr. Vidura Ralapanawe has dismissed claims that electric vehicles (EVs) are contributing to Sri Lanka’s power shortages, describingContinue Reading
Muthumudalige Pushpakumara appointed Coach of China cricket team
2026-04-09
Former Sri Lankan cricketer and coach Muthumudalige Pushpakumara has assumed the role of coach of the China National Cricket Team.Continue Reading
Ice hidden inside toys: Drug suspect posing as courier arrested
2026-04-09
A suspect who allegedly distributed narcotics under the guise of a courier service has been arrested with 107 grams ofContinue Reading
Sinharaja Forest Kudawa entrance closed for New Year holidays
2026-04-09
The Sinharaja Forest Reserve Management Office has announced that the Kudawa main entrance of the Sinharaja World Heritage Forest willContinue Reading
Water cut in Homagama and Pelanwatta for 12 hours due to dry weather
2026-04-09
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced a 12‑hour water cut in the Homagama and Pelanwatta areas dueContinue Reading
Fort Railway Station renovation begins with modern facilities planned
2026-04-09
Renovation work officially commenced at the historic Colombo Fort Railway Station today (09), marking the beginning of a modernization programContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates slightly against USD
2026-04-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (09), compared to Wednesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
23-year-old woman dies in lightning strike
2026-04-09
A 23‑year‑old woman has died after being struck by lightning in the Handapanagala Kenhatha area, within the Wellawaya Divisional SecretariatContinue Reading