Rs. 5,000 monthly allowance for special needs students
2026-08-18
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a monthly allowance of Rs. 5,000 for students with special education needs from low-incomeContinue Reading
Keheliya Rambukwella granted bail in one corruption case
2026-08-18
Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over anContinue Reading
Cricketer David Warner convicted for drink driving
2026-08-18
Former Australian cricketer David Warner has been convicted and fined A$1,500 for drink-driving after recording a blood-alcohol level more thanContinue Reading
Meta trial over social media harm to children begins
2026-08-18
A landmark trial seeking to hold Meta accountable for the alleged harm its social media platforms cause children is setContinue Reading
Tourism activity at Nil Diya Pokuna to be regulated
2026-08-18
The Cabinet has approved the commencement of regulated tourism activities at Nil Diya Pokuna under the supervision of the DepartmentContinue Reading
22nd Amendment: SJB files Supreme Court Challenge
2026-08-18
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution,Continue Reading
Govt rejects claims of LTTE training camp in Kilinochchi
2026-08-18
The government has rejected social media claims that an LTTE training camp was being maintained in Kilinochchi, with Cabinet SpokesmanContinue Reading
4 bank officials arrest : Minister reveals New Details
2026-08-18
A total of Rs. 74 billion was allegedly transferred overseas through 10,151 transactions using 89 bank accounts, Cabinet Spokesman MinisterContinue Reading
Sri Lanka moves to criminalize unauthorized overseas fund transfers
2026-08-18
The Cabinet has granted policy approval to amend Sri Lanka’s Foreign Exchange Act to make unauthorized transfers of funds outContinue Reading
SLT Group records 11.1% revenue growth in Q2 2026
2026-08-18
SLT-MOBITEL Group’s revenue increased 11.1% in the second quarter of 2026, while profit after tax rose 54.4% to more thanContinue Reading
Cabinet Approves New Anti-Terrorism Bill
2026-08-18
The Cabinet has approved the publication and subsequent tabling in Parliament of the new bill aimed at addressing shortcomings inContinue Reading
Test debut for Pasindu Sooriyabandara
2026-08-18
Dinesh Chandimal sustained an injury while fielding during the first session of the fourth day, hitting his shoulder and headContinue Reading
Cabinet approves Rs. 580mn contracts for printing NLB lottery tickets
2026-08-18
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the award of contracts for the printing, supply and delivery of computer-based lottery ticketsContinue Reading
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate drops below Rs. 337
2026-08-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (18), compared to Monday, with the selling rateContinue Reading
BASL files petition challenging 22nd Amendment Bill before Supreme Court
2026-08-18
The first petition challenging the constitutionality of the 22nd Amendment Bill to the Constitution, which was tabled in Parliament todayContinue Reading
Namal questions minister’s prediction of court verdict
2026-08-18
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has questioned how a government minister could predict that he would beContinue Reading
El Niño: Govt plans water distribution in several districts as dry weather persists
2026-08-18
The government is to launch a special programme to provide drinking water to people in districts affected by the currentContinue Reading
Pakistan’s Supreme Court orders Imran Khan transferred to hospital
2026-08-18
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ordered authorities to transfer jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to Shifa InternationalContinue Reading