Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-08-12
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (12 Aug),Continue Reading
Gold hidden in vehicle spare parts seized at BIA
2025-08-12
A 48-year-old man was arrested at the Katunayake Airport on Monday for smuggling 28 gold biscuits weighing 3.266 kilos, byContinue Reading
Deshapriya calls for ‘Youth Quota’ in Parliament, Provincial Councils
2025-08-12
Former Election Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya has called for a dedicated youth quota in parliamentary and provincial council elections, similar toContinue Reading
“President AKD restructured debt, which even Ranil could not”
2025-08-12
Deputy Minister of Lands and Irrigation Susil Ranasinghe says President Anura Kumara Dissanayake restructured Sri Lanka’s debt, which even formerContinue Reading
Cabinet approves removal of Railway GM Dhammika Jayasundara
2025-08-12
Cabinet approval has been granted for the removal of Dhammika Jayasundara from his position as the General Manager of Railways.Continue Reading
70 yr old doctor sentenced to 15 years over sexual assault of young mother
2025-08-12
A doctor who was indicted before the Anuradhapura High Court for sexually assaulting a 25-year-old single mother who had comeContinue Reading
Fuel tax cannot be removed until CPC loans are repaid – Energy Minister
2025-08-12
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody says there is no possibility of removing the taxes imposed on fuel until the loans obtainedContinue Reading
Rain expected in several provinces today
2025-08-12
Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today, accordingContinue Reading
26 injured in bus–tipper collision in Minneriya
2025-08-12
At least 26 people were injured in a collision between a bus and a tipper truck on the Colombo–Batticaloa mainContinue Reading
NPP Government united, no divisions – MP
2025-08-11
NPP MP Thilina Samarakoon has dismissed claims of divisions within the Government, stating that all members are united in workingContinue Reading
Namal slams govt’s tourist driving licence plan
2025-08-11
Opposition MP Namal Rajapaksa has questioned the government’s decision to issue driving licences to tourists upon arrival, warning it couldContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – August 11
2025-08-11
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Rs 600M gift from Nahil Wijesuriya to fund S. Thomas’ College IT building
2025-08-11
Engineer and philanthropist Nahil Wijesuriya has donated Rs. 600 million to S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, for the construction ofContinue Reading
Hotels cannot declare beaches private : CCD
2025-08-11
The Department of Coastal Conservation and Coastal Resources Management says no hotel or individual can claim ownership of beaches inContinue Reading
Train ticket black market hit : Minister hails progress in ticket scam crackdown
2025-08-11
Transport Minister Bimal Ratnayake says IT experts from the Digital Ministry and other agencies have helped temporarily curb the widelyContinue Reading
TPA to support Hartal in North and East
2025-08-11
The Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA), led by MP Mano Ganesan, has extended its support for the hartal to be heldContinue Reading
50,000 at Risk: Trafficking gangs target Sri Lankans
2025-08-11
The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) has issued an urgent warning over a new wave of human trafficking activitiesContinue Reading
Police stop protesters from entering JVP headquarters
2025-08-11
A tense situation was reported near the JVP headquarters in Pelawatte after the Police prevented a group of unemployed graduatesContinue Reading
