WFP Representative & Country Director presents credentials to FM
2025-08-18
The newly-appointed Representative and Country Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Sri Lanka, Philip Ward, hasContinue Reading
China develops world’s first ‘pregnancy humanoid’ capable of giving birth to a live baby
2025-08-18
Scientists in China are developing the world’s first ‘pregnancy robot’ capable of carrying a baby to term and giving birth.Continue Reading
Two more petitions filed against Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill
2025-08-18
Two more petitions have been submitted to the Supreme Court challenging the bill presented to Parliament by the government toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka crosses 1.5 million tourist arrivals in 2025
2025-08-18
Sri Lanka has welcomed over 1.5 million tourists up to 18 August 2025, according to Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath. TheContinue Reading
55 international participants to join Colombo Kite Festival showcasing art & culture
2025-08-18
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, in collaboration with Derana Media Network, will host the Colombo International Kite Festival 2025 onContinue Reading
BIA records 78% profit surge & 16% rise in flight movements in first half of 2025
2025-08-18
The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has recorded a sharp rise in both profits and flight movements during the first halfContinue Reading
Diana praises AKD Govt over Cannabis export decision
2025-08-18
Former State Minister Diana Gamage has praised the Anura Kumara Dissanayake-led government for allowing cannabis cultivation in its export zonesContinue Reading
Displaced Galle Face vade vendors protest outside Presidential Secretariat
2025-08-18
A group of street food vendors who lost their stalls along the Galle Face Green staged a protest outside theContinue Reading
Important Notice to Passengers & Visitors at Bandaranaike International Airport
2025-08-18
Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) has announced that entry to the Departure Lobby at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) willContinue Reading
Haul of fake firearms found under a tree in Kaduwela
2025-08-18
Police confirmed that the three T-56 rifles discovered abandoned by the roadside at Thunandahena, Korathota in Kaduwela were not realContinue Reading
50,000 vacancies, 40,000 graduates, zero jobs – Sajith slams govt
2025-08-18
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has accused the government of abandoning nearly 40,000 unemployed graduates, despite having over 50,000 vacancies inContinue Reading
SJB MP accepts legal hurdles in NCM against Deputy Minister
2025-08-18
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Rohana Bandara says the opposition has acknowledged that there are issues in bringing forth aContinue Reading
Missing Rajitha tries another court move to block arrest
2025-08-18
Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne today (18) filed a motion before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court seeking an order to temporarily suspendContinue Reading
Arrest warrants issued for Ven. Rathana Thera & Thusitha Halloluwa
2025-08-18
The Police say arrest warrants have been issued against former MP Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera, and former Executive Director ofContinue Reading
‘Skibidi,’ ‘delulu’ make their way into Cambridge Dictionary
2025-08-18
The words “skibidi,” “delulu”, and “tradwife” are coming to a dictionary near you. These are among the latest Cambridge DictionaryContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-08-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (18 Aug), compared to last Friday. According toContinue Reading
Shanakiyan blames NPP for threatening shop owners in North & East
2025-08-18
Batticaloa District MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam says the hartal called by the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) today, over the controversialContinue Reading
Postal strike: Unions reject new fingerprint rule
2025-08-18
An island-wide postal strike entered its second day Monday, disrupting services across Sri Lanka as workers pressed 19 demands, includingContinue Reading