Bangladesh honours Sri Lankans for foiling 2016 massive bank heist
2025-07-18
Bangladesh Bank on Thursday accorded a reception to honor officials from Pan Asia Banking Corporation (PABC), Sri Lanka, for theirContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – July 18
2025-07-18
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Welfare of war veterans discussed at defence briefing
2025-07-18
Deputy Minister of Defence Maj. Gen. Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving the welfare of war veteransContinue Reading
Harin Fernando gives evidence in Bribery Probe into Land Deal
2025-07-18
Former Minister Harin Fernando appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption on Thursday in connection withContinue Reading
Two Chabad Houses registered under Companies Act, Parliament told
2025-07-18
The Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations has been informed that out of the 5 ChabadContinue Reading
No kite-flying near airports : AASL
2025-07-18
The Airport & Aviation Services Sri Lanka Private Ltd (AASL) has issued a warning against flying kites in close proximityContinue Reading
Parliamentary sub-committee on energy affairs appointed
2025-07-18
A sub-committee on energy affairs has been appointed under the Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development. AccordingContinue Reading
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