Sri Lanka stun higher-ranked Turkmenistan in AFC Asia Cup qualifier
2025-10-09
Sri Lanka pulled off a stunning 1-0 victory over Turkmenistan in the first leg of the AFC Asia Cup 2027Continue Reading
Harsha questions directive to remove “1990 Suwa Seriya” name and colour
2025-10-09
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva today raised concerns over the alleged moves by the government to make changes to theContinue Reading
Retired Army Colonel among two arrested over foreign job scam
2025-10-09
Two individuals, including a retired Army Colonel, have been arrested in connection with a large-scale foreign employment scam that defraudedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka sets up new Women’s Commission
2025-10-09
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya informed Parliament that the newest addition to Sri Lanka’s independent commissions is the National Women’s Commission.Continue Reading
CBSL Financial Stability Review for 2025 : 07 key points
2025-10-09
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has released its annual Financial Stability Review (FSR) for 2025, which provides an assessmentContinue Reading
NTC to mandate quality certification display on long-distance buses
2025-10-09
The National Transport Commission (NTC) announced that all long-distance passenger buses will soon be required to display their official qualityContinue Reading
Provincial council elections : SJB calls for applications from candidates
2025-10-09
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has called for applications from individuals who wish to contest under the party for theContinue Reading
Minister Wasantha explains why a 9 member delegation is going to WTO
2025-10-09
Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe has defended the participation of Sri Lankan government officials in the upcoming World Trade Organization (WTO)Continue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-10-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (09 Oct), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
Owner of Indian Cough Syrup firm arrested after deaths of 17 children
2025-10-09
Indian police have arrested the owner of Sresan Pharmaceutical Manufacturer, the company whose cough syrup has been linked to theContinue Reading
Sajith slams government for IMF dependence, warns of 2028 debt crisis
2025-10-09
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament today that, at the current pace, Sri Lanka’s 2028 debt repayments will pose aContinue Reading
Govt defends UNHRC stance as opposition slams vote decision
2025-10-09
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath accused previous governments of politicizing national issues and human rights for political gain, defending the government’sContinue Reading
Police encourage youth to join Cadet program
2025-10-09
The IGP Challenge Trophy National Cadet Camp – 2025, which began on October 4 with the participation of 42 Boys’Continue Reading
29 mobile phones seized from underworld inmates at Boossa Prison
2025-10-09
Prison authorities have seized 29 mobile phones during a special operation carried out at the Boossa High-Security Prison today, officialsContinue Reading
“Never said India was behind Easter Attacks” – Police issue clarification
2025-10-09
Sri Lanka Police have refuted reports claiming that Public Security Ministry Secretary, retired SDIG Ravi Seneviratne, had disclosed that IndiaContinue Reading
Provincial council elections will be held next year – Minister
2025-10-09
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath says the provincial council elections will be held next year. Addressing the Parliament today,Continue Reading
2026 academic year for Grade 1 classes : Notice from Education Ministry
2025-10-09
The Ministry of Education has announced that Grade 1 classes for the 2026 academic year will officially commence on Tuesday,Continue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 10 districts
2025-10-09
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the North-Central, Eastern, and Uva provinces and Mullaitivu,Continue Reading