Visa and NDB Bank launch Card Present Connect to transform POS acceptance
2026-01-30
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, together with National Development Bank PLC (NDB Bank), has launched Card Present ConnectContinue Reading
No link between AASL Chief’s exit and Upathissa Thera’s request: Ministry
2026-01-30
The Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation has denied claims that the resignation of Harsha Abeywickrama as Chairman of AirportContinue Reading
Montana National Guard joins cyclone recovery efforts in Sri Lanka
2026-01-30
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka this week welcomed a team of engineers and medical professionals from the Montana NationalContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: Rupee gains ground
2026-01-30
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar, while rates remain steady at most commercial banks in SriContinue Reading
Trump threatens tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba
2026-01-30
US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that would slap additional tariffs on goods from countries thatContinue Reading
“Not my mentality — it’s your competence,” Sajith tells Minister over education reforms remarks
2026-01-30
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has responded sharply to recent comments by Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa regarding the opposition’s stance onContinue Reading
Mastercard pledges USD 750,000 for Karapitiya Trail Cancer Hospital as Mahela backs ‘Tap for Change’ campaign
2026-01-30
Mastercard has launched the ‘Tap for Change’ campaign in Sri Lanka, linking everyday contactless card transactions to the construction ofContinue Reading
Six Gampaha cops granted bail in Catholic priest assault case
2026-01-30
Six police officers attached to the Gampaha Divisional Crime Detection Bureau, who were arrested in connection with the alleged assaultContinue Reading
CTU slams education reforms as rushed and unprepared
2026-01-30
Teachers’ unions criticized the government’s newly launched education reform program, calling it flawed, poorly planned and rushed, despite officialsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf named second runner-up at 41st Mrs. World Pageant
2026-01-30
Sabina Yousaf of Sri Lanka has been named second runner-up at the 41st Mrs. World pageant, at the global beautyContinue Reading
IMF Chief to visit Sri Lanka in February
2026-01-30
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will visit Sri Lanka next month to review the country’s economic reformContinue Reading
Police announce special traffic plan in Colombo for Independence Day rehearsals
2026-01-30
Police have announced a special traffic plan in Colombo in view of rehearsals and preparations for the 78th National IndependenceContinue Reading
Weather today: Rain after 2.00 pm for several areas
2026-01-30
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 30 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 30 January 2026 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading
16, 18 & 19-year-olds die in separate motorcycle crashes
2026-01-30
At least five people were killed in a series of separate road accidents involving motorcycles and other vehicles across SriContinue Reading
Businessman arrested for aiding money laundering linked to Keheliya Rambukwella case
2026-01-30
A businessman has been arrested by investigators of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for allegedlyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka sees nearly 100 new cancer cases and 40 deaths every day
2026-01-29
Sri Lanka records around 100 new cancer patients daily, while approximately 40 deaths occur each day due to cancer, accordingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka U19 await Ireland–Afghanistan result to secure World Cup semi-final spot
2026-01-29
Sri Lanka Under-19 will qualify for the ICC Under-19 World Cup semi-finals if Ireland defeat Afghanistan in their remaining SuperContinue Reading
Three-wheel drivers urge uniform fares for app-based & independent services
2026-01-29
A group of three-wheel drivers met with the Inspector General of Police (IGP) on Thursday to raise complaints against ride-hailingContinue Reading