Dollar rate today : Selling rate remains steady at Rs. 313
2026-01-07
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (07 Jan), comparedContinue Reading
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi arrives in Sri Lanka
2026-01-07
India’s Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi arrived in Sri Lanka today for a two-day official visit, theContinue Reading
Controversial Grade 6 English lesson removed : PM
2026-01-07
Prime Minister and Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament that the controversial Grade 6 English module has been removed followingContinue Reading
US Ambassador Julie Chung to leave Sri Lanka on Jan 16
2026-01-07
Ambassador Julie Chung will leave Sri Lanka on January 16, ending almost four years as the United States’ top diplomatContinue Reading
Low-pressure area : Advisory issued to the Naval and fishing communities
2026-01-07
The low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, located southeast of Sri Lanka, is likely to intensify into a depressionContinue Reading
Donald Trump says US to take sanctioned Venezuelan oil to American ports
2026-01-07
Donald Trump has said Venezuelan authorities will turn over 30mn to 50mn barrels of sanctioned crude to the US, inContinue Reading
Three arrested for attempting to sell elephant tusks for Rs. 20mn
2026-01-07
Three suspects were arrested on Monday (05 Jan) in Mawanella with two elephant tusks that were to be sold forContinue Reading
“Grade 6 English module has not reached students : PM Harini
2026-01-07
Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya informed Parliament that the controversial Grade 6 English module, which was withdrawn following the admission ofContinue Reading
Low-pressure area : Above 50 mm of rain expected in some areas today
2026-01-07
The low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, to the southeast of Sri Lanka, is likely to intensify into aContinue Reading
New Zealand T20 World Cup Squad Announced
2026-01-07
Jacob Duffy is set for his first senior World Cup after being included in an experienced 15-player squad for theContinue Reading
Caught on camera: Container forces bus toward side rail
2026-01-06
A container truck was seen driving dangerously on an expressway, forcing a bus toward the side rail despite the busContinue Reading
Govt hospital launches first customised patient meal programme
2026-01-06
A pilot project to provide nutritious, customised meals for in-patients has been launched for the first time at a governmentContinue Reading
Three Indian nationals arrested with 50kg of Kush at BIA
2026-01-06
Three Indian nationals were arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with 50 kilograms of Kush cannabis, Sri Lanka Customs said.Continue Reading
Govt to expand Hemodialysis services through PPP model
2026-01-06
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to expand hemodialysis services at government hospitals through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP)Continue Reading
Wennappuwa illicit liquor deaths : Police give more details
2026-01-06
Sri Lanka Police say it is suspected that illness linked to illicit liquor consumption is the cause of the deathContinue Reading
Heavy rain floods roads in Galle (Video)
2026-01-06
Several roads in Galle were submerged due to the heavy rainfall experienced in the area today (06). It is reportedContinue Reading
Harsha de Silva backs Shavini’s OxiWear for national ambulance use
2026-01-06
MP Dr. Harsha de Silva endorsed the wearable medical device developed by Sri Lankan-born entrepreneur Shavini Fernando, and discussed theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka T20I squad for Pakistan series announced
2026-01-06
PAKISTAN TOUR OF SRI LANKA 2026: SRI LANKA SQUAD Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has named the following 18-member men’sContinue Reading