Weather today: Heavy rain & Strong winds
2025-05-30
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 30 MAY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 30 MAY 2025 Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
Strong Winds Cause Chaos Across Colombo (Video)
2025-05-30
Strong winds swept through Colombo on Wednesday evening, leaving a trail of damage across several areas. Trees were uprooted, shedsContinue Reading
USD 25 mn Ruwanwella Water Supply Project opened by PM
2025-05-29
Considering the need of providing a qualitative and quantitative solution to the prevailing drinking water issues faced by the Ruwanwella,Continue Reading
Today’s News Digest – May 29
2025-05-29
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Miss World Multimedia Challenge : New milestone for Anudi
2025-05-29
Anudi Gunasekara has become the First Runner-Up from Asia in the Miss World Multimedia Challenge — the first time aContinue Reading
China’s Mango TV brings “Serendipitous Journeys” to Sri Lanka
2025-05-29
The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) has announced the successful completion of filming for ‘Serendipitous Journeys’, a Chinese realityContinue Reading
“US$ 650 Mn in BOI projects approved under new Govt”- Deputy Minister
2025-05-29
Since the formation of the new government, 64 projects worth USD 650 million have been approved by the Board ofContinue Reading
Mahindananda Aluthgamage will appeal – Gammanpila
2025-05-29
Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage’s lawyers will file an appeal against his sentencing today, Pivituru Hela Urumaya’s (PHU) General Secretary UdayaContinue Reading
“KDU decision a death blow to free education” – UNPYPO Gen Sec
2025-05-29
General Secretary of the United National Party Young Professionals Organisation (Colombo Chapter), Attorney Delan De Silva, has publicly condemned theContinue Reading
Venerable Bandarawela Amithananda Thera passes away at 62
2025-05-29
Venerable Bandarawela Amithananda Thera, a respected Buddhist monk, recognised for his impactful sermons on television and radio, has passed awayContinue Reading
Match fixing Lanka T10 : Punishment announced for Galle Marvels owner
2025-05-29
Prem Thakkar, the Indian owner of the Galle Marvels franchise in the Lanka T10 League, has been sentenced to twoContinue Reading
Issuing passports : New Notice for Public
2025-05-29
The Department of Immigration and Emigration announced that its 24-hour one-day passport issuing service, which was in effect since FebruaryContinue Reading
16 Police OICs Transferred with Immediate Effect
2025-05-29
A total of 16 Officers-in-Charge (OICs) of Police have been transferred and assigned to new appointments with immediate effect. TheContinue Reading
“We got more votes” : Ranil credits committee after UNP’s 4.69%
2025-05-29
UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for the introduction of new faces to revitalize the party, following its performance atContinue Reading
Advisory for strong winds : Red alert issued to 14 districts
2025-05-29
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds in the Western slopes of the central hills, andContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-05-29
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (29 May), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
Tax week : Notice for all tax payers
2025-05-29
The Presidential Secretariat, together with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), has declared a National Tax Week, from 02 to 08Continue Reading
Container allegation : CID complaint against Gammanpila & Dayasiri
2025-05-29
An Attorney-at-Law has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) seeking a probe into politicians Udaya Gammanpila andContinue Reading