CAA clarifies maximum charges for dengue and blood tests
2026-07-23
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued a clarification on the maximum charges applicable for key medical laboratory tests, followingContinue Reading
India is calling – time for Sri Lanka to respond?
2026-07-23
By Santosh Menon, President of Lanka India business association (LIBA) Lanka India Business Association ( LIBA) is holding its firstContinue Reading
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate drops to Rs. 340
2026-07-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (23), compared to Wednesday, with the USD sellingContinue Reading
SC rules fundamental rights of activist violated during Aragalaya by Deshabandu
2026-07-23
The Supreme Court has ruled that the fundamental rights of social media activist Anuruddha Bandara were violated during his arrestContinue Reading
PM calls for stronger waste management mechanism in Western Province
2026-07-23
The Colombo District Waste Management Subcommittee convened at Parliament on Wednesday (22), focusing on municipal solid waste disposal in theContinue Reading
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka surge past 79,000 in 2026
2026-07-23
Sri Lanka has recorded 79,016 dengue cases so far this year, with July alone accounting for 23,641 cases, according toContinue Reading
Liquor companies raise prices amid fuel cost surge
2026-07-23
Several liquor manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka have increased the prices of arrack and other spirits in response to risingContinue Reading
Navy seizes Indian trawler, nine fishermen for illegal fishing
2026-07-23
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized an Indian fishing trawler and apprehended nine Indian fishermen engaged in illegal fishing afterContinue Reading
El Niño intensifies: Sri Lanka warned of severe weather ahead
2026-07-23
Minister of Environment Dammika Patabendi has warned that the El Niño condition has now developed severely and could reach itsContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : USD selling rate unchanged at Rs. 340
2026-07-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (23), comparedContinue Reading
GCE A/L Exam 2026 : Court issues final update
2026-07-23
The Court of Appeal has dismissed, without consideration, a writ petition filed by a group of students seeking to postponeContinue Reading
Police deny reports of special protection for MPs and Gnanasara Thera
2026-07-23
The Sri Lanka Police have refuted a news report published in a local newspaper on July 12 claiming that specialContinue Reading
President orders expert study on Oluvil coastal erosion
2026-07-23
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Wednesday (22) directed officials to take maximum measures to safeguard Sri Lanka’s rapidly developing NorthernContinue Reading
CID probes USD 626,755 Postal Department Transfer
2026-07-23
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has informed Colombo Magistrate Pasan Amarasena that investigations are underway through the Ministry of ForeignContinue Reading
Pakistan seeks $10 billion fund from US after mediating Iran talks, sources say
2026-07-23
Pakistan has asked the United States for a $10 billion exchange stabilization facility, according to two sources briefed on theContinue Reading
Heat advisory issued for 09 districts today
2026-07-23
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Eastern and North Central provinces and theContinue Reading
Police warn of financial scams using fake Police identities on social media
2026-07-23
The Sri Lanka Police have issued a public advisory warning of a surge in financial scams carried out via socialContinue Reading
Gymnast sisters aspire to represent Sri Lanka, meet Sports Minister
2026-07-23
Swiss National Champion gymnast Soleil Nadinya Tauscher and her younger sister Luna Durangi Tauscher, both of Sri Lankan heritage, metContinue Reading