Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate drops to Rs. 333
2026-08-21
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (21), comparedContinue Reading
2027 School Calendar Released : Full schedule & key dates
2026-08-21
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has released the official school term schedule for 2027, outlining theContinue Reading
President orders expedited release of lands in North and East
2026-08-21
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the security forces to accelerate the release and return of lands in the NorthernContinue Reading
Namal Rajapaksa appears before FCID
2026-08-21
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa arrived at the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (21). ItContinue Reading
PHIs launch symbolic strike over transfer dispute
2026-08-21
Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) across the island today (21) reported sick leave in a symbolic strike, protesting the unilateral transferContinue Reading
Parliament observes silence for late veteran singer Nanda Malini
2026-08-21
Parliament today (21) observed a minute of silence in memory of veteran Sri Lankan singer Nanda Malini, following a proposalContinue Reading
Foreign national dies in Fort bus collision
2026-08-21
A foreign national was killed after being struck by a bus while crossing at a pedestrian crossing on York StreetContinue Reading
Police Clearance Report applications temporarily suspended
2026-08-21
The Sri Lanka Police has announced a temporary suspension of applications for police clearance certificates following a technical breakdown inContinue Reading
Rough seas : Advisory issued for Naval and fishing communities
2026-08-21
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for rough seas and strong winds, warning Naval and fishing communities, asContinue Reading
Five killed after tipper truck collides with tractor in Monaragala
2026-08-21
Five people were killed after a tipper truck collided with a tractor carrying 10 people on the Wellawaya-Monaragala Road inContinue Reading
Rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-08-21
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and MataraContinue Reading
How a three-wheeler check led to $1bn forex transfer probe: Police reveal details
2026-08-20
The investigation into an alleged foreign exchange scam involving the transfer of around USD 1 billion overseas without corresponding importsContinue Reading
University students increasingly vulnerable to drug addiction, professor says
2026-08-20
A significant number of university students are becoming addicted to drugs, with an estimated 70% to 80% of male studentsContinue Reading
Nanda Malini’s funeral arrangements announced
2026-08-20
The remains of veteran Sri Lankan singer Nanda Malini will be kept at her residence on Wijayaba Mawatha, Nawala, fromContinue Reading
Rs. 153mn mammography machine to boost breast cancer detection in Anuradhapura
2026-08-20
A state-of-the-art mammography machine valued at Rs. 153 million has been provided to the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital to expand earlyContinue Reading
Alleged Port City yacht alcohol party: Sail Lanka issues clarification
2026-08-20
Sail Lanka Charter Private Limited (SLC) has denied any involvement in the alleged sale or distribution of alcohol without aContinue Reading
Oil prices rise amid Trump warning, UAE moves against Iran
2026-08-20
Crude oil prices have risen in global markets amid heightened tensions over Iran, following a warning by U.S. President DonaldContinue Reading
High wave advisory issued for coastal areas from Chilaw to Pottuvil
2026-08-20
The Department of Meteorology has issued a high wave advisory for sea areas extending from Chilaw to Pottuvil via Galle,Continue Reading