CBSL rates : Rupee depreciates slightly against USD
2026-02-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Feb 09), compared to last Friday. According toContinue Reading
Police open fire to halt fleeing lorry in Ambalangoda
2026-02-09
Sri Lankan Police opened fire on a suspicious lorry in Ambalangoda after it ignored repeated orders to stop, eventually haltingContinue Reading
Cyclone Ditwah caused worst flooding in 20 years : UN Report
2026-02-09
The United Nations in Sri Lanka has released its latest situation overview on Cyclone Ditwah, warning that the disaster hasContinue Reading
Injury scare leaves Sri Lanka sweating ahead of next clash
2026-02-09
Sri Lanka are anxiously awaiting the results of an MRI scan on Wanindu Hasaranga after the all-rounder suffered a hamstringContinue Reading
Tilvin in India : Harsha calls Govt out over decades of missed SL-India engagement
2026-02-09
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has criticized decades of missed opportunities in Sri Lanka’s economic engagement with India, calling itContinue Reading
“Listen to doctors, think of patients” Namal tells Govt
2026-02-09
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has urged the government to address the demands of doctors and otherContinue Reading
CTU calls for new circular to halt school fund collections
2026-02-09
Secretary of the Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) Joseph Stalin says the government will have to suspend Circular 5/2015 to effectivelyContinue Reading
Pakistan links India match to three demands in talks with ICC – NDTV
2026-02-09
Pakistan has told the International Cricket Council it is willing to reconsider its boycott of the India match at theContinue Reading
SC petitions on Protection of Tenants Bill withdrawn as Govt agrees to revisit draft
2026-02-09
Petitions challenging the proposed Protection of Tenants Bill were taken up before the Supreme Court today, where the Attorney General’sContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Rupee depreciates slightly against the dollar
2026-02-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at some commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Feb 09),Continue Reading
Minister seeks Rs. 1 bn each from Wimal Weerawansa & TV channel over alleged defamation
2026-02-09
Sri Lanka’s Health and Mass Media Minister Dr Nalinda Jayatissa has instructed his lawyers to issue letters of demand seekingContinue Reading
Trinco Buddha statue incident : Kassapa Thera further remanded
2026-02-09
Four Buddhist monks, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thera, and five others have been further remanded until 11 February in connectionContinue Reading
“It’s not in my control” 7 questions to Kamindu Mendis
2026-02-09
Kamindu Mendis | ICC MT20WC | Sri Lanka post-match press conference | 8 February ’26 | ICC [Reporter] Kamindu, weContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to maintain Iran trade ties despite US sanctions : Report
2026-02-09
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath engaged in a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi last week, withContinue Reading
South Korean official expelled over remarks on ‘importing’ Sri Lankan women
2026-02-09
South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party (DP) decided Monday to kick out the head of Jindo County over his controversial commentsContinue Reading
13-year-old killed in lorry accident in Udawalawa
2026-02-09
A 13-year-old child has been reported dead after being knocked down by a lorry in the Udawalawa area on Sunday.Continue Reading
Japan’s PM Takaichi secures historic supermajority in landslide election victory
2026-02-09
Japan’s conservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi swept to a landslide victory in a snap election on Sunday, marking a historicContinue Reading
‘Foreigners Only’ policy at Tangalle restaurant sparks outrage
2026-02-09
A beachside restaurant in Tangalle has been called out for refusing to serve locals, with the cashier stating that theyContinue Reading