Court grants bail to Backoe Saman’s wife
2025-10-31
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today granted bail to the wife of underworld figure ‘Backoe Saman’, who has been heldContinue Reading
Sri Lanka & ADB sign USD 90 Mn loan agreement for road development
2025-10-31
The Government of Sri Lanka and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a loan agreement of USD 90 millionContinue Reading
Kuchchaveli PS SLMC Chairman arrested over Rs. 500,000 bribe
2025-10-31
The Chairman of the Kuchchaveli Pradeshiya Sabha, Ainiya Pillai Mubarak (50), and his private driver, M. M. Irshad (34), haveContinue Reading
Fire breaks out in a transformer at Maligawatta
2025-10-31
A fire has reportedly erupted in a transformer located in Maligawatta in Colombo today. According to reports, two fire trucksContinue Reading
2024 census analysis: More males born, but females live longer
2025-10-31
Sri Lanka’s 2024 Population and Housing Census reveals that females continue to make up the majority of the country’s population,Continue Reading
Speaker, IGP urged to ensure MPs’ security at special Parliament meeting
2025-10-31
A special discussion was held in Parliament today (31), chaired by Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne and with the participation of theContinue Reading
02 individuals injured in Kalawana shooting
2025-10-31
Two persons have been injured in a shooting reported in the Gonagalakanda area in Delgoda, Kalawana, today. According to theContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-10-31
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (31), compared to Thursday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner presents credentials to King Charles
2025-10-31
The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the United Kingdom, Nimal Senadheera, presented his Letter of Credence to His MajestyContinue Reading
Rs. 42.8 Bn for Double Cabs : Ravi Karunanayake questions Govt
2025-10-31
Former Minister of Finance, MP Ravi Karunanayake, claims the government is preparing to purchase 1,775 new double-cab vehicles, bypassing theContinue Reading
971 individuals arrested during islandwide drug raids on Thursday
2025-10-31
Sri Lanka Police have arrested 971 individuals during nationwide raids conducted yesterday (30) as part of drug eradication measures. AccordingContinue Reading
Rs. 99 Mn loss : Hussein Bhaila arrested
2025-10-31
Former chairman of the Sri Lanka State Trading Corporation (STC), Hussein Ahamed Bhaila, has been arrested by the Bribery CommissionContinue Reading
Trade Minister inspects Thriposha Company, looks into issues
2025-10-31
Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Safety, and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, yesterday undertook an inspection tour of the Sri LankaContinue Reading
SL ministerial delegation in UK holds talks on health and culture
2025-10-31
A high-level delegation from the Parliament of Sri Lanka, led by Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne, currently on an official visit toContinue Reading
Illicit assets : Mahinda Rajapaksa’s ex-Chief Security Officer granted bail
2025-10-31
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s Chief Security Officer, Neville Wanniarachchi, who was arrested in connection with the accumulation of illicit assets,Continue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-10-31
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (31), compared toContinue Reading
SL supermarkets announce shopping bag rates from Nov 1
2025-10-31
Major supermarket chains in Sri Lanka will begin charging customers for single-use plastic shopping bags starting 1 November 2025, inContinue Reading
South Asian athletics win : Army promotes athletes, including Shafiya Yamick
2025-10-31
Sri Lanka Army athletes who displayed exceptional performances at the 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championship 2025 were felicitated atContinue Reading
