Dollar Rate today: USD selling rate steady at Rs. 337
2026-06-03
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (03), comparedContinue Reading
Eight workers hospitalized after Embilipitiya garment factory fire
2026-06-03
Eight (08) female workers from a garment factory in Embilipitiya were admitted to the hospital this morning after inhaling smokeContinue Reading
EU-backed Eco-Industrial Park program launches in Sri Lanka
2026-06-03
A large-scale capacity-building programme aimed at promoting the Eco-Industrial Park (EIP) concept in Sri Lanka officially commenced in April 2026,Continue Reading
Jaffna Students’ Union condemns Vesak lantern vandalism
2026-06-03
The Management Studies & Commerce Students’ Union (MCSU) of the University of Jaffna has strongly condemned the vandalism of aContinue Reading
Sri Lanka unlocks US$695 million IMF tranche
2026-06-03
Sri Lanka’s Treasury has received a tranche of USD 695 million following the successful completion of the 5th and 6thContinue Reading
SC lifts ban on Vavuniya Mayor, Deputy Mayor’s restriction continues
2026-06-03
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (02) lifted the interim ban imposed on Vavuniya Municipal Council and its Mayor S. Kandeepan,Continue Reading
100 mm of rain expected in some districts of Sri Lanka today
2026-06-03
Showers are expected in several districts today (03), with about 100 mm of rain expected in some places, according toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka eye winning start in first match of Mendis-Kirsten era
2026-06-03
Sri Lanka assistant coach Ryan van Niekerk says the team is eager to put its plans into action when theyContinue Reading
India enhances financial aid for University of Jaffna students under expanded grant scheme
2026-06-02
India has expanded its financial assistance programme for students of the University of Jaffna, with the High Commission of IndiaContinue Reading
Kallanchiya forest to be declared protected reserve for elephant conservation
2026-06-02
The Kallanchiya Reserve Forest in the Galnewa Divisional Secretariat Division of the Thambuththegama range in Anuradhapura District is set toContinue Reading
Police recover first Mini Uzi-type weapon hidden in Colombo cemetery
2026-06-02
Police have recovered several firearms, including a locally manufactured Mini Uzi-type automatic weapon, concealed at a public cemetery in Colombo,Continue Reading
Harsha rejects Private Report on US$2.5 Million Finance Ministry Fraud
2026-06-02
Committee On Public Finance (COPF) Chairman MP Dr. Harsha de Silva says he rejected a report sent to him privatelyContinue Reading
JUMVEA calls for chassis number rule for brand-new vehicle import LCs
2026-06-02
Chairman of Japan Used Motor Vehicle Exporters Association (JUMVEA) Jagath Ramanayake has called for amendments to Sri Lanka’s vehicle importContinue Reading
Rs. 61.38 million awarded to athletes and coaches for international sporting achievements
2026-06-02
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Tuesday (2) awarded Rs. 61.38 million in financial incentives to athletes andContinue Reading
Cabinet approves Rs. 581 Mn for development of 25 towns under ‘Mithuru Purawara’ initiative
2026-06-02
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the allocation of an estimated Rs. 581 million under the Clean Sri Lanka programmeContinue Reading
Minister reiterates substandard coal costs will not be passed on to public
2026-06-02
The government will not pass any financial burden arising from substandard coal shipments onto electricity consumers, Cabinet Spokesman and MinisterContinue Reading
No bus fare hike despite fuel price increase: Deputy minister
2026-06-02
There will be no increase in bus fares despite the recent fuel price hike, Deputy Minister of Transport and HighwaysContinue Reading
Train services on Kelani Valley line to be restricted due to Cotta Road crossing repairs
2026-06-02
Train services on the Kelani Valley railway line will be restricted from 9.30 a.m. on Saturday (6) until 7.30 a.m.Continue Reading