From Vietnam to the Ballot Box: President AKD votes
2025-05-06
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who was in Vietnam this morning attending the Vesak Festival, returned to Sri Lanka and castContinue Reading
LG polls : Voter turnout at 12.00 pm
2025-05-06
Voting for the 2025 Local Government Election, which commenced at 07.00 am, is currently underway at 13,759 polling stations toContinue Reading
CBSL exchange rates : Rupee appreciates against USD
2025-05-06
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (06 May), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading
Severe lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 15 districts
2025-05-06
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning for the Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, Eastern and North-central provincesContinue Reading
Former India fielding coach to improve SL cricketers’ fielding standards
2025-05-06
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that former India Fielding Coach R. Sridhar has been roped in to elevate theContinue Reading
Seeduwa double murder : Public help sought to arrest wanted suspect
2025-05-06
The Police have sought public assistance to arrest a suspect wanted in connection with the double murder reported in Liyanagemulla,Continue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-05-06
The Sri Lankan Rupee largely remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (06 May),Continue Reading
Ragging death probe : 10 students arrested so far
2025-05-06
Two more students of the Sabaragamuwa University have been arrested in connection with investigations into a complaint of ragging ofContinue Reading
Police Constable found dead at Padiyathalawa Station
2025-05-06
A Police Constable attached to the Padiyathalawa Police Station in Ampara is reported to have died by suicide using hisContinue Reading
Sri Lankans among nationalities in UK’s visa crackdown
2025-05-06
The UK’s Home Office will restrict work and study visa applications from nationalities including Sri Lankans, Pakistanis, and Nigerians, whoContinue Reading
Police shooting reported in Seeduwa
2025-05-06
An individual has been injured in a shooting reported in the Seeduwa area at around 10.00 am today. The PoliceContinue Reading
Sri Lankan’s 5000km bike ride across Australia for Cancer Aid
2025-05-06
Gamini Chandrasekara of Sri Lankan origin has completed an almost 5000km journey, from Australia’s west to the east coast, onContinue Reading
Tax evasion & illegal activities : Customs to name & shame
2025-05-06
Sri Lanka Customs has announced that from June 2025, it will start naming individuals and companies engaging in tax evasion.Continue Reading
LG polls : Voter turnout at 09.00 am
2025-05-06
Voting for the 2025 Local Government Election commenced at 07.00 am today and will conclude at 04.00 pm. The publicContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Local Council Election 2025 Voting underway
2025-05-06
The voting for 2025 Local Government Election has began in Sri Lanka. Polls will be open until 4 p.m. acrossContinue Reading
EU GSP+ : Premadasa urges expanded EU market access
2025-05-05
A high-level diplomatic delegation from the European Union, led by Ambassador Carmen Moreno, met with Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa todayContinue Reading
Six officials suspended over Foreign Employment Scam
2025-05-05
Six officials, including an Additional General Manager of the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau, have been suspended over a Rs.Continue Reading
Today’s News Digest – May 5
2025-05-05
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
