Sri Lanka climbs to 91st in global passport rankings
2025-07-23
Sri Lanka has moved up to 91st place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, improving from 96th last year. SriContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Maldives jointly promote tourism in Belgium
2025-07-23
The Embassies of Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and the Maldives jointly promoted their tourism offerings at an event titled “The EnchantingContinue Reading
Supreme Court to hear fundamental rights petition by Pillayan
2025-07-23
The Supreme Court today (24) decided to hear a fundamental rights petition filed by former Eastern Province Chief Minister andContinue Reading
Missing Rajitha files case challenging bail rejection
2025-07-23
The Colombo High Court today (24) postponed to July 30 the hearing of a revision petition filed by former MinisterContinue Reading
Vehicle imports : Central Bank Governor responds to reports
2025-07-23
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said there are no plans to impose restrictions on vehicle imports, affirming that theContinue Reading
Wildlife Dept. seeks STF & CID support after elephant deaths
2025-07-23
The Department of Wildlife Conservation and Environment Ministry have requested support from the Police Special Task Force (STF) and localContinue Reading
458 Arrested yesterday in Ongoing Anti-Drug Operation
2025-07-23
Security forces in Sri Lanka arrested 458 individuals on July 22 during a series of daily operations targeting drug-related andContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-07-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has slightly depreciated against the US Dollar today (23 July), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading
Ranil launches Scouts’ Service Month
2025-07-23
The All-Ceylon Scouts Movement, founded by the late Dr. W. Champika Lowe, began its Scout Service and Public Relations MonthContinue Reading
Man arrested with 2 kilos of Kush cannabis
2025-07-23
A stock of drugs valued at approximately Rs. 12 million was seized in Rajagiriya in a joint raid led byContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-07-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (23 July),Continue Reading
Strong winds : High Risk Alert for 14 districts
2025-07-23
Strong winds of about (55-60) kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and inContinue Reading
Visiting the US will soon require a $250 ‘visa integrity fee’
2025-07-23
The United States will require international visitors to pay a new “visa integrity fee” of at least $250, added toContinue Reading
Sajith calls for white paper on education reforms, ahead of debate
2025-07-23
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa called on the government to present a white paper on proposed education reforms, stating that aContinue Reading
Corruption at SriLankan Airlines & Airport: New move from President
2025-07-23
A Special Presidential Investigation Committee to Probe Allegations of Fraud, Corruption and Irregularities within SriLankan Airlines Limited and Airport andContinue Reading
Man kills lover, injures her parents, dies by suicide
2025-07-23
A 31-year-old man stormed into a house in Marangala, Padiyathalawa early this morning (July 23) and fatally slit the throatContinue Reading
SC rules 2022 Emergency declaration by Ranil violated fundamental rights
2025-07-23
The Supreme Court has ruled that the islandwide State of Emergency declared on July 17, 2022 by then Acting PresidentContinue Reading
Police reveal more details on Marawila shooting
2025-07-23
A 30-year-old woman was fatally shot in Naththandiya by unidentified gunmen last night. Police said the shooting was carried outContinue Reading