Chilaw Court ruling gives hope to public servants, say NPP lawyers
2026-05-19
President’s Counsel and attorney Upul Kumarapperuma says a recent court ruling linked to a former minister Sanath Nishantha’s brother marksContinue Reading
Akuregoda lawyer double murder : Police seek public help to arrest suspect
2026-05-19
Sri Lanka Police have sought public assistance to arrest a suspect wanted in connection with the double murder of anContinue Reading
No political figures invited to war heroes ceremony – Minister Vijitha Herath
2026-05-19
Minister Vijitha Herath informed the media that no political figures have been invited for the War Heroes Day Ceremony heldContinue Reading
Collective says child at centre of case must receive protection and support
2026-05-19
A collective statement has called for a fair and independent investigation into the serious abuse allegations against Anuradhapura Atamasthanadhipathi PallegamaContinue Reading
Rs. 10,000 monthly allowance for children of migrant workers in daycare
2026-05-19
Children of migrant workers enrolled in daycare centres will receive a monthly allowance of Rs. 10,000 under a new programmeContinue Reading
WHO recognises Sri Lanka for progress on HIV, Syphilis prevention
2026-05-19
Sri Lanka has received special recognition from the World Health Organization for maintaining the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIVContinue Reading
Govt explains Rupee pressure
2026-05-19
Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament today (19) that the recent depreciation pressure on the Sri Lankan RupeeContinue Reading
Sajith questions Govt over Rupee fall, rising cost of living
2026-05-19
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Tuesday questioned the Government in Parliament on the measures being taken to address the economicContinue Reading
Colombo 03 shop fined for ceiling fan violations
2026-05-19
A shop in Colombo 03 was fined Rs. 10,000 today by the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court for illegally selling ceiling fansContinue Reading
Cabinet decides against Water Tariff Revision for first half of 2026
2026-05-19
The Cabinet of Ministers has unanimously approved a proposal by the Minister of Water Supply and Drainage to maintain existingContinue Reading
Hirunika takes U-Turn : Apologizes to Ashu Marasinghe over edited footage
2026-05-19
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member and former MP Hirunika Premachandra has publicly apologized to former MP Ashu Marasinghe, acknowledging thatContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Education Minister joins Global Forum in London
2026-05-19
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Education, Madhura Senevirathna, is participating in the Education World Forum 2026 in London, the world’sContinue Reading
CBSL rates : USD selling rate increases to Rs. 338
2026-05-19
The Sri Lankan Rupee continued its depreciation against the US Dollar today (19), compared to Monday, with the selling rateContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Cricket denies reports of financial crisis
2026-05-19
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has categorically rejected media reports alleging the organization is facing a “financial crisis” following the appointmentContinue Reading
SJB MP predicts Rs. 360 Dollar, National Government within months
2026-05-19
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Sujeewa Senasinghe claimed today that the government was facing a worsening economic situation and predictedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Double CASA Sevens Champions return home
2026-05-19
Sri Lanka’s National Men’s and Women’s Rugby teams, the ‘Tuskers’, returned to the island this morning after clinching a historicContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to four districts
2026-05-19
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Uva province and the Batticaloa and AmparaContinue Reading
President visits Ragama ‘Ranaviru Sevana’ to inquire into Soldiers’ well-being
2026-05-19
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the ‘Ranaviru Sevana’ Rehabilitation Centre in Ragama today (19) to inquire into the health andContinue Reading