Maldivian Coast Guard detains two Sri Lankan boats for illegal fishing
2025-12-18
The Maldivian Coast Guard on Wednesday captured two Sri Lankan fishing boats found within the Maldives’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).Continue Reading
“Can’t appoint those who did not apply” Minister defends cricket selection appointments
2025-12-18
Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage defended the appointment of a new national cricket selection committee, stating the processContinue Reading
False calls to 119 Hotline punishable offence – Police
2025-12-18
Sri Lanka Police have reiterated that the 119 emergency telephone service must be used strictly for reporting genuine emergencies, warningContinue Reading
Court orders destruction of seized illegal Float Valve stock
2025-12-18
A Sri Lankan court has ordered the destruction of a stock of illegal float operated valves seized in Kadawatha afterContinue Reading
SLCERT hosts first stakeholder consultation on Cybercrime Treaty
2025-12-18
Sri Lanka has taken a significant step toward strengthening its national cybersecurity framework, with the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency ReadinessContinue Reading
BOI approves state‑of‑the‑art Botanical Extraction facility in Kandy
2025-12-18
The world‑famous beverage from Sri Lanka, Ceylon Tea, is set to enter a new era with the infusion of BiotechnologyContinue Reading
WHO Chief praises Sri Lanka’s disease control efforts during disaster
2025-12-18
The measures implemented by the Sri Lankan Government and health authorities to prevent the spread of communicable diseases during theContinue Reading
Navy completes clearing blockages at Yaka Palama
2025-12-18
The Sri Lanka Navy has completed key diving and technical operations to clear major bridge blockages caused by Cyclone DitwahContinue Reading
Ranil ready to step down for UNP-SJB unity
2025-12-18
United National Party (UNP) Leader and former President Ranil Wickremesinghe says he is prepared to step down from the partyContinue Reading
Missing baby anaconda found at Dehiwala Zoo
2025-12-18
The baby yellow anaconda reported missing from the Dehiwala National Zoo has been found. The discovery was made inside aContinue Reading
“Economy will not collapse, no gas shortage either” – Minister Herath
2025-12-18
Sri Lanka’s economy will not collapse and there will be no shortage of cooking gas, Cabinet Minister Vijitha Herath toldContinue Reading
Opposition calls for Parliament Select Committee to probe Ditwah preparedness
2025-12-18
Several opposition MPs led by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today submitted a proposal to the Speaker, calling for the establishmentContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-12-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (18 Dec), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
Deputy Finance Minister forecasts 5% growth in 2026
2025-12-18
Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Anil Jayantha Fernando, says Sri Lanka expects its economy to expand by more thanContinue Reading
EU sends relief, €2.35 M in aid to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah
2025-12-18
The Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM), which brings together 37 participating States, all 27 EU member States, as well asContinue Reading
Sluice gates at three major reservoirs opened today
2025-12-18
The Mahaweli Authority announced that sluice gates at three major reservoirs were opened this morning (18) at 10:20 a.m. asContinue Reading
Rs. 330M illegal cigarette haul seized in Wellampitiya raid
2025-12-18
A stock of illegally imported cigarettes worth Rs. 330 million has been seized along with five suspects following a raidContinue Reading
CPA calls for more time, public engagement on draft Anti-Terrorism Bill
2025-12-18
The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has urged the Sri Lankan government to extend the public consultation period on theContinue Reading