CBSL Rates : USD selling rate steady at Rs. 339
2026-06-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (23), compared to Monday, with the selling rateContinue Reading
Three arrested with elephant pearls worth Rs. 20 million
2026-06-23
Police have arrested three individuals in the Araawa Karandagahamada area with four elephant pearls they had prepared to sell forContinue Reading
Suspect arrested with 65 e-cigarettes in Yakkala
2026-06-23
Officers from the Western Province North Crime Division have seized 65 illegal rechargeable electronic cigarettes during a raid conducted inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to host first‑ever India–Sri Lanka Women’s Deaf Cricket Series in July
2026-06-23
Sri Lanka will host the inaugural India–Sri Lanka Women’s Deaf Cricket Series from July 7 to 13, marking the firstContinue Reading
Parliament adjourned after tense situation over judicial vacancies debate
2026-06-23
The Parliament was adjourned mid-session today (23) after a tense situation arose following the government announcing it will not permitContinue Reading
24‑hour water cut in Kottawa, Maharagama and surrounding areas
2026-06-23
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced a 24‑hour suspension of water supply to several areas from tomorrowContinue Reading
Opposition MPs hand letter to Speaker seeking urgent debate on judicial vacancies
2026-06-23
Opposition Members of Parliament today handed over a letter to Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne requesting an urgent debate on structural issuesContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: USD selling rate increases to Rs. 339
2026-06-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (23), comparedContinue Reading
High Court upholds 9-month jail term for Gnanasara Thera
2026-06-23
The Colombo High Court today upheld the nine‑month prison sentence imposed by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court on Bodu Bala SenaContinue Reading
Taxing resident and non-resident digital service providers: Harsha raises concerns on disparity
2026-06-23
Committee on Public Finance (COPF) Chairman MP Harsha de Silva today called on the government to clarify tax neutrality betweenContinue Reading
Three suspects break into rural bank and flee with gold jewellery
2026-06-23
A rural bank in the Koralaima area in the Moragahahena Police Division was robbed early this morning when three suspectsContinue Reading
FIFA World Cup : Norwegian fans bring Viking rowing chant to Times Square (Video)
2026-06-23
Norway fans took over Times Square in New York City on Sunday with their “Viking Row” chant ahead of theirContinue Reading
Larry the Cat set to welcome seventh UK Prime Minister
2026-06-23
After announcing his resignation as British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer will soon leave 10 Downing Street. But while political leadersContinue Reading
Narrow escape : Wild elephant chases foreigners near Sigiriya entrance (Video)
2026-06-23
A group of foreigners escaped unhurt after a wild elephant encounter near the entry point of the Sigiriya rock fortress. Continue Reading
Guinness World Records recognises Messi after four more World Cup milestones
2026-06-23
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has added four more Guinness World Records to his name following his latest appearance at theContinue Reading
Showers expected in several districts of Sri Lanka today
2026-06-23
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, KandyContinue Reading
Delft Island to receive solar-powered electricity under hybrid energy project
2026-06-22
A hybrid renewable energy project is being implemented to provide electricity to Delft Island and two other northern islands usingContinue Reading
Lanka Spa Association complains to HRCSL over identity exposure in Thalawathugoda raids
2026-06-22
A group consisting of lawyers and representatives from the Lanka Spa Association has lodged a complaint with the Human RightsContinue Reading