Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 318
2026-04-06
The Sri Lankan rupee has changed slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (06), comparedContinue Reading
Prices of kottu, fried rice, and rice packets increased from today
2026-04-06
The All-island Canteen and Restaurant Owners’ Association says the prices of fried rice, kottu, and rice and curry packets haveContinue Reading
Sri Lanka launches fee-free QR payments up to Rs. 5,000
2026-04-06
The “National QR Payment Promotion Programme” was launched by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (06). AccordingContinue Reading
12‑hour water cut in Homagama and surrounding areas today
2026-04-06
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board states that a 12‑hour water cut will take place today (06) for HomagamaContinue Reading
Chinese man arrested over murder of Chinese woman in Kohuwala
2026-04-06
A 26‑year‑old Chinese national has been arrested by the Western Province South Crime Division in connection with the murder ofContinue Reading
SLMA launches Public Health Programme for New Year season
2026-04-06
The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) has announced a special public health programme ahead of the Sinhala and Tamil NewContinue Reading
Two arrested over illegal diesel storage and sale in Maradana
2026-04-06
Two suspects have been arrested by the Colombo Division Crime Branch for illegally storing diesel without a license. According toContinue Reading
SJB will only join hands with UNP, no alliance with Rajapaksas: Marikkar
2026-04-06
The Opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party, will only join hands with the United National Party (UNP), SJB MP S.M.Continue Reading
VAT on foreign digital services delayed until July 2026
2026-04-06
The Department of Inland Revenue has announced a further postponement of the effective date for imposing Value Added Tax (VAT)Continue Reading
Litro Gas: 12.5kg Cylinder Prices Range above Rs. 5,100 in Some Districts
2026-04-06
Litro Gas Lanka has announced district-wise LP gas prices effective from April 6, 2026, with prices varying across the countryContinue Reading
Sri Lanka among Countries showing Democratic Gains in 2025: Freedom House
2026-04-06
A new report by Freedom House has highlighted Sri Lanka as one of the countries that recorded improvements in politicalContinue Reading
GMOA Suspends Trade Union Action Pending Thursday Talks
2026-04-06
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has suspended the ongoing doctors’ strike after the Health Minister agreed to hold aContinue Reading
Seven women, manager arrested in brothel raid
2026-04-06
Police have arrested a suspect and seven women during a raid on a brothel operating under the guise of aContinue Reading
Three killed in separate wild elephant attacks
2026-04-06
Three persons were killed in two separate wild elephant attacks reported in Eppawala and Mahiyanganaya yesterday morning (05), Police said.Continue Reading
Sun directly overhead over 6 areas today at 12:13 noon
2026-04-06
The sun will be directly overhead over several areas of Sri Lanka today (06), including Beruwala, Gurulubadda, Rakwana, Godakawela, UdawalaweContinue Reading
Weather today: Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places
2026-04-06
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 06 APRIL 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 06 April 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
Fuel situation & QR system : Update from Minister
2026-04-06
Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath says nine fuel shipments are scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka during April, as theContinue Reading
LAUGFS Raises Gas Prices; 12.5kg Cylinder Now Rs. 5,700
2026-04-05
LAUGFS Gas PLC has increased domestic LP gas cylinder refill prices with effect from midnight today (05 April 2026), citingContinue Reading