Rapid-Response Police bike unit deployed in South
2025-05-29
A specialised motorcycle unit has been launched in the Southern Province under the leadership of Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG)Continue Reading
BASL files landmark case that could end ragging in universities
2025-05-28
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has filed a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition in the Supreme Court following theContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – May 28
2025-05-28
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Cyber attack : Pension Dept issues clarification
2025-05-28
The Department of Pensions has confirmed that a recent cyberattack targeting its IT infrastructure has not resulted in data lossContinue Reading
President chairs discussion on challenges facing Sri Lanka’s export industry
2025-05-28
A discussion on the challenges facing Sri Lanka’s export industry was held under the patronage of President Anura Kumara DissanayakeContinue Reading
Over 544kg heroin & 1,217kg of ICE seized in 2025
2025-05-28
With today’s major drug bust, Sri Lankan authorities have seized more than 1,761kg of narcotics so far in 2025 aloneContinue Reading
Opposition Leader calls for reopening of Kotelawala Medical Faculty
2025-05-28
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged the government to reverse its decision to halt the medical degree programme at theContinue Reading
School chat turns violent : Man fires gun over argument
2025-05-28
A 53-year-old man has been arrested in Negombo for allegedly attempting to shoot a former schoolmate following an argument inContinue Reading
“No Cabinet reshuffle or PM change” : Minister Lal Kantha dismisses rumours
2025-05-28
Minister K.D. Lal Kantha has dismissed speculation of an imminent Cabinet reshuffle or a change in Prime Minister, stating suchContinue Reading
Cabinet nod for committee to recommend amendments to Online Safety Act
2025-05-28
Cabinet approval has been granted to appoint a committee to recommend amendments to the Online Safety Act No. 9 ofContinue Reading
“Malini not one of the 225” MP releases evidence of lawful Medical fund use
2025-05-28
Matale District MP Rohini Kaviratne has strongly defended the late actress and former MP Malini Fonseka, denying claims thatContinue Reading
Govt to introduce local legal framework against foreign terrorist militants
2025-05-28
The Cabinet has approved a proposal on the introduction of a local legal framework to act against foreign terrorist militants. Continue Reading
Cabinet nod for new mechanism to address child abuse incidents
2025-05-28
A 04-point proposal for the establishment of a multi-sectoral mechanism to enable swift action in instances where complaints on childContinue Reading
Police seek public help to locate Bandarawela house robbery suspect
2025-05-28
The Police have sought public assistance to arrest a suspect wanted over the robbery of money and gold jewellery fromContinue Reading
Kalinga Kumarage wins Bronze at Asian Athletics Championship
2025-05-28
Sri Lankan sprinter Kalinga Kumarage secured the bronze medal in the Men’s 400m event at the Asian Athletics Championship 2025Continue Reading
Monitoring platform flags alleged data breach in Sri Lanka’s Pensions Dept
2025-05-28
The Department of Pensions has reportedly been targeted by the Cloak ransomware group, according to cybersecurity monitoring platform FalconFeeds.io. TheContinue Reading
Landmark deal : Ceylon Steel buys 9.99% stake in HNB from Browns Investments
2025-05-28
A landmark stock market transaction took place on Tuesday (27 May), with Ceylon Steel Corporation acquiring a 9.99% stake inContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-05-28
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (28 May), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading