US–Sri Lanka operation disrupts Pakistan drug network
2026-09-02
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka says a joint counternarcotics operation has disrupted a Pakistan‑based trafficking network attempting to moveContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 332
2026-09-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar across some commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (02),Continue Reading
TISL challenges Anti‑Corruption Bill in Supreme Court
2026-09-02
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the proposed Anti‑Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2026,Continue Reading
Career- best ratings for Chamari Athapaththu in latest ICC Women’s Player Rankings
2026-09-02
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu has made significant strides in the ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings following her standout performanceContinue Reading
Sun directly above five cities of Sri Lanka today
2026-09-02
The sun will be directly above five cities of Sri Lanka around 12.10 pm today (02), according to the DepartmentContinue Reading
Kegalle Municipal Councillor remanded over Rs. 26M fraud
2026-09-02
A municipal councillor from Kegalle has been remanded until September 9 over allegations of misappropriating more than Rs. 20 millionContinue Reading
Colombo University officials summoned over exam irregularities case
2026-09-02
A higher diploma student has filed a compensation case against the University of Colombo administration, alleging examination irregularities that wastedContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-09-02
The Department of Meteorology states that the atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for afternoon thundershowers in the Northern, North-central, EasternContinue Reading
Iran retaliates against US strikes with Missile, Drone attacks across region
2026-09-02
Iran has launched a wave of retaliatory missile and drone attacks targeting US-linked military facilities across the Middle East followingContinue Reading
Veteran Singer & Actor Priyankara Perera Passes Away at 64
2026-09-02
Veteran Sri Lankan singer and actor Priyankara Perera has passed away at the age of 64. Perera, who had beenContinue Reading
US launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Tensions Escalate
2026-09-01
The United States military has launched a new round of strikes against targets in Iran, marking a renewed escalation betweenContinue Reading
22nd Amendment: More details from Supreme Court proceedings
2026-09-01
The Supreme Court today began considering 67 petitions challenging the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, with several procedural andContinue Reading
Over 88,000 affected by dry weather across six districts
2026-09-01
More than 88,000 people have been affected by prevailing dry weather conditions across six districts, according to the Disaster ManagementContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Public Debt Rises to Nearly Rs. 33 Trillion
2026-09-01
Sri Lanka’s total gross public debt increased to nearly Rs. 33 trillion by the end of June 2026, according toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, China to sign MoU on immigration cooperation
2026-09-01
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lanka and China to enter into a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding onContinue Reading
Rs. 5.8bn World Bank-backed project to rehabilitate 296 irrigation tanks
2026-09-01
Sri Lanka has begun rehabilitating 296 minor irrigation tanks under a World Bank-funded programme aimed at strengthening irrigation infrastructure andContinue Reading
Customs seizes over 200,000 Chinese cigarettes concealed in metal doors
2026-09-01
Sri Lanka Customs has seized more than 200,000 Chinese-made cigarettes concealed inside metal doors imported from China. The detection wasContinue Reading
Sri Lanka exports to India grow 7.2% to USD 669mn in first seven months
2026-09-01
Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports to India increased by 7.22% year-on-year during the first seven months of 2026, reaching US$669.36 million,Continue Reading