Jan 1st Dollar rate comparisons in SL
2026-01-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated significantly against the US Dollar on the first working day of 2026, compared toContinue Reading
President meets chief monks, details disaster response
2026-01-01
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has briefed the Mahanayake Theros and Anunayake Theros of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters on theContinue Reading
DDS 95*, Dasun 73* headline Sri Lanka T20 warm-up clash
2026-01-01
Recalled all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva struck a blistering unbeaten 95 to steer Team B to a six-wicket win over TeamContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2026-01-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (01 Jan), the first working day of theContinue Reading
Unhealthy Air Quality : AQI tops 100 in several urban areas in SL
2026-01-01
Sri Lanka’s National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has warned of deteriorating air quality across several urban centres, with the latestContinue Reading
Sri Lanka receives humanitarian aid from 22 countries
2026-01-01
The High-Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid (Supplies) Coordination (HL-FRAC), appointed to ensure the effective distribution of foreign relief suppliesContinue Reading
CERT reports surge in cybersecurity complaints in 2025
2026-01-01
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) received more than 12,650 complaints related to cybersecurity incidents andContinue Reading
Car crashes into coconut tree on New Year’s Day
2026-01-01
An out-of-control car veered off the road and crashed into a coconut tree in Ambalangoda on New Year’s Day, injuringContinue Reading
On-duty police constable killed by drunk driver at New Year checkpoint
2026-01-01
A police officer on duty for New Year celebrations was killed after being struck by a car driven by anContinue Reading
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor with midnight subway oath
2026-01-01
Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old socialist who delivered a thumping victory in November’s mayoral election, was officially sworn in during aContinue Reading
Sri Lanka thanks global naval forces for humanitarian support at IFR 2025
2026-01-01
The Sri Lanka Navy has acknowledged the invaluable support of foreign warships, which had arrived to take part in theContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2026-01-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (01 Jan),Continue Reading
Sri Lanka U-19 World Cup Squad announced
2026-01-01
Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has selected the following 15-member Sri Lanka squad to participate in the ICC U19 Men’s CricketContinue Reading
Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Squad : Update from Selectors
2026-01-01
Sri Lanka will use the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan to assess two or three backup players in both battingContinue Reading
SL Army restores unsafe steps on Adam’s Peak route after landslides
2026-01-01
The Sri Lanka Army has commenced restoration of the steps that had become unsafe in the Mahagiridamba area along theContinue Reading
France plans social media ban for children under 15: reports
2026-01-01
France will attempt for a second time to ban children under 15 from using social media in 2026, local mediaContinue Reading
Australia name T20 World Cup squad
2026-01-01
Australia have announced a provisional 15-player squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka and India. MitchellContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s 2026 cricket calendar : Busy year ahead
2026-01-01
Sri Lanka is set for a busy cricketing year in 2026, according to the Future Tours Programme (FTP), with theContinue Reading