Sri Lanka to probe fraud in Israel caregiver recruitment
2025-09-02
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arun Hemachandra, says investigations will be launched by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) into fraudulentContinue Reading
Sun directly over eight cities of Sri Lanka today
2025-09-02
The sun will be directly above eight (08) cities of Sri Lanka at around 12.10 pm today, according to theContinue Reading
Nestle CEO resigns over Romantic affair
2025-09-02
Nestle has abruptly dismissed its CEO Laurent Freixe for failing to disclose a romantic relationship with a subordinate, the SwissContinue Reading
Rain expected in some areas of Sri Lanka today
2025-09-02
A few showers may occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara EliyaContinue Reading
Doctors strike in Ratnapura Hospital today
2025-09-02
Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) launched a symbolic strike at the Ratnapura Teaching Hospital today (02) in protest against theContinue Reading
Belgium to recognise Palestine, impose sanctions on Israel
2025-09-02
Belgium will recognise the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) later this month, Belgian Minister ofContinue Reading
Mitch Starc retires from T20I internationals
2025-09-02
Mitch Starc has retired from T20Is, choosing to prioritise other formats with a big period coming up. “Test cricket isContinue Reading
Sri Lanka fined again for slow over-rate in Zimbabwe
2025-09-01
Sri Lanka have been fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the secondContinue Reading
President tours Kachchatheevu Island, pledges to defend Sri Lanka’s sovereignty
2025-09-01
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited Kachchatheevu Island today (01) after inaugurating several development projects in Jaffna. Earlier today, he saidContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – September 1
2025-09-01
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Mahinda has to be jailed for 400 years : Fonseka
2025-09-01
Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has alleged that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa should be imprisoned for 400 years, citing what heContinue Reading
President launches Jaffna E-Library Programme
2025-09-01
The programme to develop the Jaffna Library into an e-library was inaugurated under the patronage of President Anura Kumara DissanayakeContinue Reading
02nd September : Warm weather alert issued for 12 districts
2025-09-01
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather for the Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces and MonaragalaContinue Reading
Immigration Dept opens new regional office in Jaffna
2025-09-01
The Jaffna Regional Office of the Department of Immigration and Emigration was declared open by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake todayContinue Reading
One injured in Hikkaduwa shooting
2025-09-01
One person has been injured after being shot by gunmen on a motorcycle in the Meetiyagoda area in Hikkaduwa today. Continue Reading
Third phase of Myliddy Fisheries Harbour development project inaugurated
2025-09-01
The third phase of the Myliddy Fisheries Harbour Development Project in Jaffna was symbolically inaugurated by President Anura Kumara DissanayakeContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-09-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (01 Sept), compared to last Friday. According toContinue Reading
Ayurvedic doctors dispute discontinued allowance
2025-09-01
The Government Ayurvedic Medical Officers’ Association has raised concern over the discontinuation of the additional allowance granted to Ayurvedic doctors.Continue Reading