CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 332
2026-09-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (08), compared to Monday, with the US DollarContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Met Department issues red alerts for 6 districts
2026-09-08
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Eastern and Uva provinces and Polonnaruwa districtContinue Reading
Saudi Arabia says 73 wounded as Houthis attack civilian and energy sites
2026-09-08
Saudi Arabia has accused Yemen’s Houthi rebels of launching attacks on civilian and economic sites in the kingdom, wounding atContinue Reading
Dry weather: Water restrictions imposed in several areas
2026-09-08
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board says drinking water supplies across most of Sri Lanka remain normal despite theContinue Reading
UNP Writes to SLPP, Extends Best Wishes for Anuradhapura Rally
2026-09-08
The United National Party (UNP) has extended its best wishes for the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna’s (SLPP) upcoming rally inContinue Reading
Seat belt law on expressways to take effect from September 19
2026-09-08
Minister of Transport and Highways Bimal Rathnayake announced in Parliament today (08) that wearing seat belts will become mandatory forContinue Reading
Mandatory Road Worthiness Test proposed for passenger transport vehicles
2026-09-08
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake told Parliament today (08) that passenger transport vehicles such as buses, vans, office vans, andContinue Reading
Senior DIG Ajith Rohana retires after 38 years of service
2026-09-08
Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police, Ajith Rohana, retired from the Sri Lanka Police on Tuesday (8), bringing an endContinue Reading
University lecturers to stage one‑day strike over state of universities
2026-09-08
The Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) announced that university lecturers will launch a one‑day strike tomorrow (09) in protestContinue Reading
Sajith says Israel job dream fading for thousands due to “job mafia”
2026-09-08
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today met with applicants for Israel infrastructure jobs protesting at the Polduwa junction, warning that theContinue Reading
SLTB to add 800 new buses by year‑end – Transport Minister
2026-09-08
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) will be strengthened with the addition of 600 new air‑conditioned buses to be importedContinue Reading
New regulations gazetted to protect Nil Diya Pokuna
2026-09-08
Minister of Environment Dammika Patabendi has signed a gazette notification introducing special regulations for the sustainable management of Nil DiyaContinue Reading
Nanu Oya–Great Western railway repairs to be completed by December
2026-09-08
Restoration work on the railway line between Nanu Oya and Great Western, which was severely damaged during Cyclone Ditwah, isContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 332
2026-09-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (08), comparedContinue Reading
Former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa appears before Bribery Commission
2026-09-08
Former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption this morning (08). According toContinue Reading
Speaker announces Supreme Court determination on Media Professionals’ Bill
2026-09-08
The Supreme Court has issued its determination on the Bill titled Chartered Institute of Media Professionals of Sri Lanka, whichContinue Reading
Two Thai nationals arrested at BIA with Rs.51M worth of narcotics
2026-09-08
Sri Lanka Customs officers at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have seized a stock of Kush cannabis and Hashish valued atContinue Reading
Wife arrested over 2018 retired soldier’s murder in Kirindiwela
2026-09-08
A 49‑year‑old woman has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with the 2018 abduction and murderContinue Reading