Kusal Mendis approached for England County Stint
2025-07-18
Sri Lankan batter Kusal Mendis has been approached to play for Nottinghamshire in England’s County Championship for a short stint,Continue Reading
Rajitha Senaratne’s Anticipatory Bail Application Rejected
2025-07-18
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has rejected an anticipatory bail application filed by former Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne. SenaratneContinue Reading
“We Won Two, Lost One” Sports Minister says Criticism of Cricketers unfair
2025-07-18
Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage says the national men’s cricket team’s performance should not be scrutinised due to the lossContinue Reading
Central Bank issues updated loan‑to‑value (LTV) limits for vehicles
2025-07-18
The Central Bank has issued a new directive under the Central Bank Act, revising loan-to-value (LTV) ratios for vehicle financing,Continue Reading
Stalled Raigampura industrial zone project to be expedited
2025-07-18
Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe says the government is trying to accelerate previously stalled projects, suchContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-07-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (18 July), compared to Thursday. According to theContinue Reading
Govt to look into issues in the local Tea Industry
2025-07-18
Issues that have emerged within Sri Lanka’s tea industry were reviewed during a discussion between the Secretary to the President,Continue Reading
Dehiwala shooting incident (CCTV)
2025-07-18
A 45-year-old man has been reported injured in the shooting that took place near the Dehiwala Railway Station today. CCTVContinue Reading
Tourist driver’s licence : New move by Transport Ministry
2025-07-18
The Ministry of Transport and Highways has decided to issue temporary driver’s licences to foreign visitors at the Katunayake airportContinue Reading
Tariffs : Sri Lanka in talks with US Trade Office today
2025-07-18
The Ministry of Finance says continuous discussions have been scheduled with the United States on the possible reduction in theContinue Reading
Dayasiri goes to CID over CPC fraud
2025-07-18
Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara arrived at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today. He visited the CID to file a complaint regardingContinue Reading
06 elephants raised at Udawalawe Transit Home released to the wild
2025-07-18
Six elephants who were under the care of the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home were released into the wild. The youngContinue Reading
Trump receives vein issue diagnosis amid health rumours
2025-07-18
US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a common, benign vein condition, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saidContinue Reading
Shooting incident reported near Dehiwela railway station
2025-07-18
A man has been hospitalized following a shooting incident near the Dehiwala Train Station, police said. According to reports,Continue Reading
Three wild elephants killed in separate incidents
2025-07-18
Three wild elephants have died in separate incidents reported from various parts of Sri Lanka. According to state TV, theContinue Reading
Corruption : Former minister S.M. Chandrasena further remanded
2025-07-18
The Colombo Magistrate’s court today further remanded until 01 August, former minister S.M. Chandrasena, who was previously arrested and remandedContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-07-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (18 July), comparedContinue Reading
Kurunegala resident wins Sri Lanka’s biggest lottery prize
2025-07-18
A resident of Kurunegala was awarded the grand super prize of the National Lotteries Board, exceeding Rs. 470 million, theContinue Reading
