ETF opens applications for vocational training grants for 2025 A/L students
2026-07-14
The Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) Board has announced financial assistance of up to Rs. 50,000 for children of active membersContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates slightly against USD
2026-07-14
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (14), compared to Monday, with the USD sellingContinue Reading
Health Ministry to appoint 228 public health management assistants
2026-07-14
The Ministry of Health will award appointments to 228 Public Health Management Assistants under its human resource development programme, atContinue Reading
Chemmani Mass Grave Report highlights continuing failure of accountability – ITJP
2026-07-14
The International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP) has launched a new report underscoring Sri Lanka’s persistent failure to investigate enforcedContinue Reading
UAE plans to build new ports, oil hubs in Gulf of Oman to bypass Strait of Hormuz closure – report
2026-07-14
The United Arab Emirates is planning to build a new port and container terminal on the opposite side of theContinue Reading
Police seek public help to arrest suspect in Dambulla Secretariat break‑in
2026-07-14
Sri Lanka Police have appealed to the public for assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection with the break‑inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka invites global bids for 250 MW battery storage project
2026-07-14
Sri Lanka has launched an international tender to develop a 250 MW/1,000 MWh Standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), markingContinue Reading
The story behind Erling Haaland carrying ‘Raccoon’ all the way home from FIFA World Cup 2026
2026-07-14
Norway’s historic run at the FIFA World Cup 2026 may have ended in the quarter-finals, but striker Erling Haaland stillContinue Reading
Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to nuclear safety standards
2026-07-14
Sri Lanka is working with strong dedication to uphold international standards on nuclear safety and security, Minister of Science andContinue Reading
26 yr old son arrested after killing parents in Embilipitiya
2026-07-14
A married couple from Kiralawelketuwa, Embilipitiya, were brutally killed last night (13) when their son attacked them with a sharpContinue Reading
STF Sergeant who died chasing sand smugglers promoted posthumously
2026-07-14
Police Sergeant D.G. Ranasinghe (No. 67763) has been posthumously promoted to the rank of Sub‑Inspector of Police following his deathContinue Reading
Israel sought to recruit Ahmadinejad in failed plan for regime change in Iran : NYT
2026-07-14
Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has forcefully denied explosive claims that Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad attempted to recruit him asContinue Reading
Judicial Service Association writes to President against retirement age extension
2026-07-14
The Judicial Service Association of Sri Lanka has formally opposed proposals to extend the constitutionally established retirement age of judges.Continue Reading
“No Racism”: Why have six Tamil and Muslim parties come together?
2026-07-14
Six Tamil and Muslim political parties have come together to form a common political platform aimed at jointly advocating forContinue Reading
Bad Hair Day for Smugglers: Navy seizes 5,386 Shampoo Packets
2026-07-14
The Sri Lanka Navy has recovered a consignment of smuggled shampoo packets during a search operation at Urumalei beach inContinue Reading
UNDP hands over Rs. 240 Mn worth of advanced lab equipment
2026-07-14
The Ministry of Environment, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has handed over advanced laboratory equipment worthContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : USD selling rate increases to Rs. 341
2026-07-14
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (14), compared toContinue Reading
Shaheen Afridi to play LPL after Pakistan Test Squad omission
2026-07-14
Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been confirmed as a Kandy Royals player for the 2026 Lanka Premier LeagueContinue Reading