Communication Scholar Prof. Wimal Dissanayake Dies
2026-08-07
Professor Wimal Dissanayake, Sri Lanka’s first professor of mass communication and a pioneering scholar of Asian communication theory, has diedContinue Reading
CBSL rates: LKR weakens slightly against USD
2026-08-07
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar today (07), compared to Thursday, with the USD selling rateContinue Reading
Police use tear gas as inmates stage rooftop protest at Pallansena Prison
2026-08-07
Police used tear gas to bring under control a tense situation at the Pallansena Prison, where inmates staged a protestContinue Reading
Gotabaya Rajapaksa ordered to testify via video in Lalith-Kugan case
2026-08-07
The Jaffna Magistrate’s Court has ordered former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to testify via video link from the Colombo Chief Magistrate’sContinue Reading
Teachers, students killed in Thai school shooting near Bangkok
2026-08-07
A student shot several people at a high school north of Thailand’s capital on Friday, killing three teachers and threeContinue Reading
Shanakiyan questions Port City Commission salaries
2026-08-07
MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam questioned why the salaries of officials at the Colombo Port City are not being publicly disclosed, despiteContinue Reading
Public Security Minister updates Parliament on prison unrest
2026-08-07
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament that the recent unrest reported across several prisons in Sri Lanka appears toContinue Reading
Man arrested after filming roads near IGP’s, Chief Justice’s official residences
2026-08-07
A 40-year-old man has been arrested by the Cinnamon Gardens Police for allegedly filming the roads surrounding the official residencesContinue Reading
Strong wind advisory issued for 5 provinces
2026-08-07
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for strong winds affecting five provinces as active south-west monsoon conditionsContinue Reading
MP shares salary slips, points to higher fuel allowance
2026-08-07
MP Ramananthan Archchuna has shared copies of what he says are his parliamentary salary slips for June and July 2026,Continue Reading
Dollar rate today: Sri Lankan Rupee shows mixed trends against US Dollar
2026-08-07
The Sri Lankan Rupee has fluctuated (or remained mixed) against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka todayContinue Reading
Opposition Leader calls for statement in Parliament on Prison Unrest
2026-08-07
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Friday urged the government to make a statement in Parliament on the unrest reported atContinue Reading
Tense situation reported at Pallansena prison
2026-08-07
A tense situation has been reported at the Pallansena Open-Air Correctional Facility, in Negombo according to reports. The development comesContinue Reading
One killed in Magazine Prison unrest; minister says no live rounds fired
2026-08-07
One person was killed and 11 others were injured during the unrest that broke out at Magazine Prison on ThursdayContinue Reading
Asahi Dyes and Chemicals opens US$ 20.4 million manufacturing facility in Biyagama
2026-08-07
Asahi Dyes and Chemicals SL (Pvt) Ltd. has opened a US$ 20.4 million advanced manufacturing facility at the Biyagama ExportContinue Reading
WATCH : India Vs SLC XI Live Streaming
2026-08-07
High Court stays proceedings in traffic accident case against Ravi Seneviratne
2026-08-07
The Colombo High Court has issued an interim order preventing further proceedings in the traffic accident case against Public SecurityContinue Reading
Minimum force, live fire used to quell Kuruwita Prison unrest: Minister
2026-08-07
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said authorities were compelled to use the minimum necessary force, including live fire, to bring unrestContinue Reading