CAASL gives update on Gregory Lake seaplane crash investigation
2026-01-09
The Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL), Captain Daminda Rabukwella, said on Thursday (8) thatContinue Reading
2026 to see record state-assisted housing construction
2026-01-09
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says 2026 will mark the year in which the highest number of houses are built withContinue Reading
No more web links in second and third school term modules : PM
2026-01-09
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says that, in preparing modules for the second and third school terms, the inclusion ofContinue Reading
Sajith says Speaker’s ruling violates constitution, people’s sovereignty
2026-01-09
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says that a decision and statement made by the Speaker amounted to a violation of theContinue Reading
CBSL rates : Rupee appreciates against the US Dollar
2026-01-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (09 Jan), compared to Thursday. According to officialContinue Reading
Two suspects nabbed with 1560 foreign cigarettes
2026-01-09
The Sri Lanka Navy and Police apprehended 02 individuals in possession of about 1560 foreign cigarettes, during a coordinated operationContinue Reading
Two arrested for possessing endangered Fishing Cat meat
2026-01-09
The Emergency Raid Unit of the Department of Wildlife Conservation has arrested two suspects near the Kitulgala area for possessingContinue Reading
England’s Harry Brook apologises for incident at New Zealand nightclub ahead of Ashes
2026-01-09
Harry Brook has publicly apologised for bringing “embarrassment” to the English cricket team in a scuffle at a New ZealandContinue Reading
Deep Depression : 10.00 am update
2026-01-09
The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, to the southeast of Sri Lanka, is located about 160 km EastContinue Reading
Speaker rejects motion to examine powers of Judicial Service Commission
2026-01-09
Speaker of Parliament Jagath Wickramaratne today (09 Jan) delivered a ruling under Standing Order 27(3), declaring out of order aContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate drops to Rs. 312
2026-01-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (09 Jan),Continue Reading
Douglas Devananda granted bail
2026-01-09
Former Minister Douglas Devananda, who was remanded in connection with an investigation into the alleged transfer of a firearm toContinue Reading
Madras HC directs CBFC to issue U/A certificate to Vijay’s Jana Nayagan
2026-01-09
The Madras High Court has directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to issue a U/A certificate to Vijay-starrerContinue Reading
Shift in deep depression movement : Alert from NBRO
2026-01-09
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has announced that updated forecasts from the Department of Meteorology show a shift inContinue Reading
‘CMC Apparel’ workspace launched to support young women
2026-01-09
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has launched ‘CMC Apparel’, a new workspace designed to support young women entering employment afterContinue Reading
Elephant calf killed in Galgamuwa lorry collision
2026-01-09
An elephant calf has been reported dead in an accident in the Galgamuwa area this morning (09 Jan). According toContinue Reading
Uva Province schools to close at 11.30 am today
2026-01-09
It has been decided to close all schools in the Uva Province at 11:30 am today (09 Jan), due toContinue Reading
Minister instructs action against container driver on expressway
2026-01-09
Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake says the Inspector General of Police has been instructed to take action against the driverContinue Reading