Sri Lanka summons Canadian HC over Tamil Genocide Monument
2025-05-14
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath summoned the Canadian High Commissioner on Wednesday to formally object to Canada’s approval andContinue Reading
WATCH: Harak Kata makes serious ransom accusation against Tiran Alles & Deshabandu
2025-05-14
Notorious underworld figure Nadun Chithaka Wickremeratne, alias Harak Kata, has alleged that he continues to be detained in Tangalle becauseContinue Reading
Mahindananda makes legal move to dodge arrest in Chinese fertiliser fraud case
2025-05-14
Former Minister of Agriculture Mahindananda Aluthgamage has filed an anticipatory bail application before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, seeking to preventContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-05-14
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar today (14 May), compared to last Friday. According to theContinue Reading
Microsoft laying off about 7,000 people – Report
2025-05-14
Microsoft is laying off 3% of its workforce, or roughly 7,000 employees, CNBC reported on Tuesday, as the technology giantContinue Reading
NYSCO courses : Youth Affairs Ministry launches probe
2025-05-14
The Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs has denied links to the educational programmes offered by the Sri Lanka NationalContinue Reading
Mayors, Deputy Mayors & Chairmen of Local Councils : Update from EC
2025-05-14
The official term of local councils, for which members were elected in the recently held 2025 Local Government Elections, willContinue Reading
National Dengue Control Week from 19-24 May
2025-05-14
The Health Ministry’s National Dengue Control Unit has declared 19-24 May, National Dengue Control Week. According to National Dengue ControlContinue Reading
Gold prices down locally and globally
2025-05-14
Gold prices declined significantly, both globally and in Sri Lanka, following a temporary easing in trade tensions between the UnitedContinue Reading
Man’s “Private Bar” closed for business by Police
2025-05-14
A 35-year-old resident of Nawanagaya, Galnewa, has been arrested for the illegal possession of large stocks of alcohol following aContinue Reading
Case against MP Archchuna’s Parliament appointment postponed
2025-05-14
The Quo Warranto case against Jaffna District MP Archchuna Ramanathan, challenging his eligibility to remain a Member of Parliament, wasContinue Reading
Data Dansal : Public warned of fake links on social media
2025-05-14
The public has been warned of fake messages on social media platforms promising free data in view of the VesakContinue Reading
Dollar rates in Sri Lanka today
2025-05-14
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (14 May), comparedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka-born Gary Anandasangaree new Public Safety Minister in Canada
2025-05-14
Tamil-Canadian Member of Parliament Gary Anandasangaree has been appointed as Canada’s new Minister of Public Safety in Prime Minister MarkContinue Reading
Man dies after being assaulted in Dematagoda
2025-05-14
An individual was reported dead after being found with assault injuries near Mahawila Lane in Dematagoda last evening. According toContinue Reading
Dolphins found stranded in Kalutara South
2025-05-14
Six dolphins were found stranded on the Kalutara South beach, it was reported. According to the Veterinary Unit of theContinue Reading
Four killed in three accidents on Tuesday
2025-05-14
Three separate road accidents in different parts of Sri Lanka have claimed four lives on Tuesday (May 13), according toContinue Reading
Two arrested for aiding Mount Lavinia teenager shooting
2025-05-14
The Crimes Investigation Unit of the Mount Lavinia Division has arrested two suspects in connection with the fatal shooting ofContinue Reading