Corruption : Nuwara Eliya Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman arrested
2026-04-07
The Chairman of the Nuwara Eliya Pradeshiya Sabha was arrested today (07) by officers of the Commission to Investigate AllegationsContinue Reading
Relief for Electricity Consumers using less than 90 Units with next revision
2026-04-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government has decided to provide relief to electricity consumers who use less thanContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
2026-04-07
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (07), compared to Monday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
President briefs Parliament on fuel supply
2026-04-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says a crude oil shipment is expected in mid-April. Addressing the Parliament today, President Dissanayake saidContinue Reading
President announces new relief package
2026-04-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government has introduced a new relief package, taking into consideration the impact of theContinue Reading
‘Minister lying’: Ajith Perera cites report showing power cuts
2026-04-07
Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera has criticised the government over power interruptions, questioning the Energy Minister’s claim that no powerContinue Reading
WATCH : Special Statement President AKD
2026-04-07
Notable rise in online “Avurudu Kumari” scams, SLCERT warns
2026-04-07
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has issued a public warning regarding a significant increase in online scamsContinue Reading
SLC responds to false report, reveals names after fitness controversy
2026-04-07
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has rejected a report claiming that 19 national players had failed the Physical Performance Test, statingContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate unchanged at Rs. 318
2026-04-07
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (07), comparedContinue Reading
Activist says charged for claiming COVID burials were safe despite Cabinet apology
2026-04-07
An activist has written to the President alleging malicious conduct by state authorities over his arrest related to comments madeContinue Reading
2,712 children on surgery waiting list at Lady Ridgeway Hospital
2026-04-07
Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children has a total of 2,712 children on its surgical waiting list, Health Deputy Minister HansakaContinue Reading
Dutch student rescued after getting lost in Hatton Forest Reserve
2026-04-07
A young Dutch woman who got lost on the mountain top of the Singimale Nature Reserve in Hatton was safelyContinue Reading
Mahinda Rajapaksa given Deadline to Reveal Assets and Income
2026-04-07
The Bribery Commission has informed former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to submit an affidavit detailing his assets, expenses, and sources ofContinue Reading
Any scheduled power cuts will be announced in advance: Energy Minister
2026-04-07
Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has assured the public that any scheduled power cuts will be announced prior to implementation,Continue Reading
President to announce special economic relief package today
2026-04-07
Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Rathnayake, has announced that Cabinet approval has been granted for a special relief packageContinue Reading
Two arrested for illegal fuel storage in Ududumbara and Nawagamuwa
2026-04-07
Police have arrested two suspects in separate raids for illegally storing fuel without the required licenses. Both operations were carriedContinue Reading
Together for Health. Stand with Science: What I’ve Learned About Health Beyond Hospitals
2026-04-07
By Dr. Dayanath Ranatunga, Assistant Representative, UNFPA On this World Health Day (7 April), we are reminded of a simpleContinue Reading