Sri Lankan delegation joins US forum on Indian Ocean ports and supply chains
2026-06-08
A high‑level Sri Lankan delegation participated in the U.S. Forum on Indian Ocean Ports and Supply Chains in Washington, D.C.,Continue Reading
Satyagraha launched against detention of Ex‑Intelligence Chief Suresh Sallay
2026-06-08
Several opposition political parties began a satyagraha in Colombo on Monday (08), protesting what they describe as inhumane harassment againstContinue Reading
China’s Xi Jinping arrives in North Korea on first visit in 7 years
2026-06-08
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in North Korea on Monday, China’s state media reported, for a two-day state visit thatContinue Reading
CBSL Rates : USD selling rate decreases to Rs. 341
2026-06-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (08), compared to last Friday, with the sellingContinue Reading
Death toll in Philippine earthquake rises to at least 15
2026-06-08
The death toll from a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the southern Philippines has reached at least 15, with more thanContinue Reading
Suspect arrested for aiding shooting in Kalutara
2026-06-08
The Kalutara District Crime Division has arrested a 36‑year‑old Hambantota resident believed to have aided and abetted the fatal shootingContinue Reading
Construction of Anuradhapura South Multi‑Modal Transport Hub accelerated
2026-06-08
Work on the Anuradhapura South Multi‑Modal Transport Centre is rapidly progressing, with construction nearing completion after delays caused by theContinue Reading
No significant drop in vehicle imports despite surcharge: Customs
2026-06-08
Sri Lanka Customs says vehicle imports have not declined significantly despite the surcharge imposed earlier this year, with imported vehiclesContinue Reading
Dollar Rate today: USD selling rate steady at Rs. 340
2026-06-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (08), comparedContinue Reading
Three Sri Lankans abducted in Ethiopia freed following Police raid
2026-06-08
Three Sri Lankan nationals kidnapped in Ethiopia have been rescued unharmed following a coordinated police operation, according to Fidel Post.Continue Reading
Israel launches airstrikes on central and western Iran after Iranian missiles fired
2026-06-08
Israel struck Iran on Monday after being targeted by missiles, while a U. S. military base in Saudi Arabia cameContinue Reading
Sri Lanka launches three‑day Dengue Eradication Drive across 14 districts
2026-06-08
The Ministry of Health has launched a special three‑day programme to eradicate dengue mosquito breeding, scheduled for June 8, 9,Continue Reading
Rough seas : Advisory issued for Naval and fishing communities
2026-06-08
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory to the Naval and fishing communities, warning that the sea areas offContinue Reading
Powerful 7.8 earthquake hits Philippines, triggers tsunami alerts across Asia
2026-06-08
A powerful earthquake has struck the Philippines, destroying buildings and triggering tsunami alerts across Asia. The magnitude 7.8 quake struckContinue Reading
Sampath Bank opens branch at Port City Colombo
2026-06-08
Sampath Bank today opened a new branch at Port City Colombo, expanding its presence within the Special Economic Zone. TheContinue Reading
Above 50mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-06-08
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, KandyContinue Reading
Iran fires missiles at Israel; Tehran says strike targeted airbase
2026-06-08
Iran launched missiles towards Israel on Sunday, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) saying it had targeted Israel’s RamatContinue Reading
37-year-old Tamim Iqbal elected president of Bangladesh Cricket Board
2026-06-08
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has been elected as the new president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board for a four-yearContinue Reading