Lightning advisory : Red alerts issued to 16 districts
2025-09-09
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning for the Central, North-central, Eastern, Uva, Sabaragamuwa provinces andContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-09-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (09 Sep), comparedContinue Reading
New $100 Mn project to support agri jobs & climate-smart farming
2025-09-09
The Government of Sri Lanka and the World Bank Group have entered into a new US$100 million partnership aimed atContinue Reading
Sri Lanka systematically protected murderers of journalists – Report
2025-09-09
A new report by the International Truth and Justice Project says Sri Lanka has systematically shielded the killers of journalistsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka in Asia Cup : 3 key updates
2025-09-09
Sri Lanka are set to consider batter Janith Liyanage for their Asia Cup squad after leaving one spot open inContinue Reading
Court grants bail to Rajitha Senaratne
2025-09-09
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to former minister Rajitha Senaratne, who was in remand custody over corruption allegations. Continue Reading
Thailand’s top court orders former PM Thaksin to spend one year in jail
2025-09-09
Thailand’s Supreme Court has ruled that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra must serve one year in prison, in a watershedContinue Reading
Speaker announces SC determination on President’s Entitlements (Repeal) Bill
2025-09-09
Speaker of the Parliament, Jagath Wickramaratne, says the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has determined that no provision of theContinue Reading
Spain imposes arms embargo on Israel to ‘stop Gaza genocide’
2025-09-09
Spain has announced sweeping measures against Israel, including a total arms embargo, with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez saying the moveContinue Reading
Customs, CID probe release of ICE chemical containers
2025-09-09
Director General of Sri Lanka Customs, Seevali Arukgoda, says a report has been called regarding the two containers containing chemicalsContinue Reading
43 countries voice support, urge cooperation with Sri Lanka at UNHRC
2025-09-09
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath underlined the commitment and the political will of the Government for transformation in theContinue Reading
PM calls for education system to foster innovation
2025-09-09
Education Minister, PM Harini Amarasuriya, has highlighted the importance of creating a new generation that is capable of seeking solutionsContinue Reading
Above 100 mm of rain expected in some areas today
2025-09-09
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 pm today, according to the Department ofContinue Reading
36-year-old killed in Ganegoda
2025-09-09
A 36-year-old man was killed in Ganegoda, within the Elpitiya Police Division, on the evening of September 8, 2025. PoliceContinue Reading
Asia Cup 2025, Where To Watch Live: TV Channels And Live Streaming
2025-09-08
The Asia Cup 2025, beginning Sept. 9 in the United Arab Emirates, will be broadcast and streamed across multiple platformsContinue Reading
Six killed in East Jerusalem attack; Israeli forces kill 40 in Gaza
2025-09-08
Israeli attacks across Gaza since dawn have killed at least 40 people and destroyed another high-rise in Gaza City, bringingContinue Reading
Police Uniforms, Field Gear found at Suspected Meth Lab Site in Middeniya
2025-09-08
Police uniforms, field gear, and fabric resembling official attire were discovered at a property in Thalawa Dakuna, Middeniya, during anContinue Reading
False report attributed to ASP Olagala over seized containers, says Police
2025-09-08
Police in a statement said that reports circulating on social media claiming two containers held at the Colombo Port underContinue Reading
