Minister Vijitha Herath defends Ranwala, reveals details of accident
2025-12-17
A senior Sri Lankan government minister on Wednesday defended National People’s Power (NPP) lawmaker and former Speaker Asoka Ranwala followingContinue Reading
Rapid Financial Relief for Disaster-Affected Businesses: Loan Repayment Periods Extended
2025-12-17
To support the rapid recovery of industries and businesses affected by the Ditwaa Cyclone, the Ministry of Industry and EntrepreneurshipContinue Reading
Top adult website users emails & watch history leaked: 200 million records
2025-12-17
A major data breach has hit Pornhub Premium users, but the company says its own systems weren’t compromised. The incidentContinue Reading
Sri Lanka orders early return of players from ILT20
2025-12-17
Sri Lanka Cricket has reportedly instructed national players currently participating in the ILT20 tournament in Dubai to return to theContinue Reading
25 Sri Lankans rescued from Myanmar cybercrime centres repatriated
2025-12-17
Twenty-five Sri Lankan nationals who had been trafficked to cybercrime centers in Myawaddy, Myanmar, were repatriated to Sri LankaContinue Reading
Mother and toddler killed in three-wheeler–bus collision
2025-12-17
A 33‑year‑old woman and her 2‑year‑old son from Dehiattakandiya died following a head‑on collision between a passenger bus and aContinue Reading
Army restores road access in Mullaitivu after bridge collapse
2025-12-17
Sri Lanka Army Engineers have restored essential connectivity following the complete collapse of the Nayaru main bridge in Mullaitivu, whichContinue Reading
No Auditor General for 8 months : Govt questioned
2025-12-17
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL), together with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and activists, has expressed serious concern over the continuedContinue Reading
Presidential Secretariat warns public of fake hotline for Grama Niladhari complaints
2025-12-17
The Presidential Secretariat has issued a statement clarifying that a news item circulating on social media under the title “RapidContinue Reading
Parliament to debate Rs. 500Bn Supplementary Estimate for disaster relief
2025-12-17
A Supplementary Estimate of Rs. 500 billion will be presented to Parliament tomorrow (18 Dec) to restore the livelihoods ofContinue Reading
Shots fired as Galle inmates’ escape plan foiled
2025-12-17
Two remand prisoners at the Galle Prison were taken into custody today (17) at noon after attempting to escape, withContinue Reading
Hotel owner arrested after Owl, tusks and antlers seized in wildlife raid
2025-12-17
Wildlife officers from the Panama Range Office conducted a raid in the Radella area yesterday (16), during which the ownerContinue Reading
Hirdaramani boosts Sri Lanka’s textile future with fresh US$1M FDI
2025-12-17
The Hirdaramani Group has announced a supplementary foreign direct investment (FDI) of US$1 million to further strengthen Sri Lanka’s apparelContinue Reading
China pledges full support for Sri Lanka’s recovery
2025-12-17
China has pledged its full support to Sri Lanka’s economic and social recovery efforts in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah,Continue Reading
Probe launched after elephant set on fire dies in Mihintale
2025-12-17
Investigations have been launched by officials of the Anuradhapura Range regarding a video showing a man setting fire to anContinue Reading
Indictments to be filed against Piumi Hansamali over Rs. 225M Tax Evasion
2025-12-17
The Inland Revenue Department has informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate that steps are being taken to file indictments in theContinue Reading
R. Sridhar appointed as National Cricket Team Fielding Coach
2025-12-17
Sri Lanka Cricket Appoints R. Sridhar as National Team Fielding Coach Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) wishes to announce the appointmentContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-12-17
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (17 Dec), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading