Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-10-03
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (03 Oct), comparedContinue Reading
NSB pays Rs. 6 Bn dividend to Treasury
2025-10-03
The Ministry of Finance says Sri Lanka’s state-run National Savings Bank (NSB) has provided a Rs. 6 billion dividend toContinue Reading
Illegal constructions linked to former Governor demolished
2025-10-03
Former North Central Province Governor Maheepala Herath has been accused of misusing his official powers to support the operation ofContinue Reading
Syphilis-like infection detected in monkeys in Polonnaruwa, Giritale
2025-10-03
A syphilis-like bacterial infection spreading among monkeys and macaques has been detected in Polonnaruwa and Giritale, it was reported. AccordingContinue Reading
Drug trafficker sentenced to 15 years for attempted murder of Police officer
2025-10-03
A man accused of attempting to run over and kill a police officer with a vehicle has been sentenced byContinue Reading
Sri Lanka hosts International Tourism Leaders’ Summit
2025-10-03
The International Tourism Leaders’ Summit (ITLS) was held in Colombo yesterday (02), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake,Continue Reading
Immigration thwarts Sri Lankan syndicate’s attempt to obtain Malaysian passport
2025-10-03
A cunning attempt by a Sri Lankan syndicate to use the identity of a child to obtain a Malaysian passportContinue Reading
Dutch court orders Meta to change Facebook and Instagram timeline settings
2025-10-03
A Dutch court on Thursday ordered Meta Platforms to give Facebook and Instagram users an easier way to choose aContinue Reading
Man found dead after alleged casino losses in Colombo
2025-10-03
A 45-year-old man from Kandy was found dead in a luxury hotel in Colombo linked to a casino, authorities confirmedContinue Reading
Showers expected in a few areas of Sri Lanka today
2025-10-03
A few showers may occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districtsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka probes 4 cases under new law, including hotel and houses
2025-10-03
A hotel and several houses linked to public officials are under investigation by Sri Lanka’s Bribery commission as part ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka closes liquor shops for World No Alcohol Day
2025-10-03
Liquor shops across Sri Lanka remained closed on Friday to mark World No Alcohol Day, in line with a directiveContinue Reading
RBI proposes Indian Rupee lending to Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka
2025-10-03
India’s central bank has moved to expand the international role of the Indian rupee, allowing banks to lend and settleContinue Reading
Bronze for Nuwan Indika Gamage at World Para Athletics Championships!
2025-10-02
Sri Lanka’s Nuwan Indika Gamage produced a superb leap of 6.46m in the Men’s T44 Long Jump to win bronzeContinue Reading
GCE O/L exam 2025 : Important Notice for Students
2025-10-02
The deadline to submit applications for the GCE Ordinary Level Examinations 2025 (midnight October 9) will not be extended underContinue Reading
Plastic drinking and feeding bottles : New regulations announced
2025-10-02
Sri Lanka will make it mandatory for all reusable plastic bottles and polymer-based feeding bottles to carry Sri Lanka StandardsContinue Reading
Indian national arrested with smuggled cigarettes at BIA
2025-10-02
A 23-year-old Indian national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport for attempting to smuggle in a stock ofContinue Reading
Greta Thunberg among activists detained as Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla
2025-10-02
Israeli naval forces on Wednesday intercepted a flotilla of boats attempting to break the blockade of Gaza and detained hundredsContinue Reading