Colombo inflation increases to 5.5% in May
2026-05-29
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has increasedContinue Reading
Special train services for Vesak
2026-05-29
The Railway Department has announced that several special train services will operate from May 30 – 31 to facilitate travelContinue Reading
VFS Global under scrutiny after EU inspection reports
2026-05-29
The functioning of visa outsourcing giant VFS Global has come under scrutiny after more than 150 inspection reports by EuropeanContinue Reading
Indian model’s mother-in-law, ex-Judge, arrested over death
2026-05-29
Giribala Singh, the mother-in-law and retired judge of Indian model and actor Twisha Sharma, who was allegedly found hanging atContinue Reading
Namal’s Krrish case fixed for trial on July 7
2026-05-29
The Colombo High Court today scheduled the case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa over the controversial Krrish transaction to beContinue Reading
Court orders arrest of Basil Rajapaksa in over Rs. 7.8M tourism funds misuse
2026-05-29
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today ordered the arrest of former Minister Basil Rajapaksa, Tourism Promotion Bureau Chairman Bhashwara Gunaratne,Continue Reading
Liquor shops to close islandwide for Vesak
2026-05-29
The Excise Department has announced that all licensed liquor outlets across Sri Lanka will remain closed during the Vesak FullContinue Reading
IMF releases Sri Lanka’s Letter of Intent with cost-recovery pricing commitment
2026-05-29
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released the Letter of Intent submitted by the Sri Lankan Government and the CentralContinue Reading
CBSL Rates : USD buying & selling rates rise
2026-05-29
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated significantly against the US Dollar today (29), compared to Wednesday, reporting a Rs. 4Continue Reading
LPL 2026 Player Draft set for June 1 : What will happen?
2026-05-29
The Player Draft for the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will be held on June 1, 2026,Continue Reading
Court to decide on summoning Lawyers in Kapila Chandrasena death inquiry
2026-05-29
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has announced that it will deliver an order on June 2 regarding whether President’s CounselContinue Reading
Fuel price reduction unlikely before September, says CPC
2026-05-29
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has cautioned that fuel prices are unlikely to decrease before September, despite recent declines inContinue Reading
Netanyahu says he directed Israeli military to take over 70% of Gaza
2026-05-29
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that he has directed Israel’s military to take over 70% of Gaza’s territory.Continue Reading
Flood warning issued for Kuda Ganga Sub Basin
2026-05-29
The Department of Irrigation has issued a flood warning as of 10.00 am today, cautioning of possible minor flood conditionsContinue Reading
Govt says “very good proposal” received for SriLankan Chairman post
2026-05-29
Sri Lanka’s Government is expected to appoint a new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for SriLankan Airlines soon, AviationContinue Reading
Today’s Dollar Rate: USD selling rate increases slightly
2026-05-29
The Sri Lankan Rupee depreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (29), compared toContinue Reading
Over 3kg of ICE narcotics seized during a raid in Baduraliya
2026-05-29
The Baduraliya Police have uncovered a large stock of ICE narcotics during a raid in the Thumbagalla Kanda area, actingContinue Reading
Online sports goods scam : 22‑year‑old nabbed in phishing attack
2026-05-29
Sri Lanka Police say a suspect has been arrested for defrauding Rs. 408,000 from a victim’s bank account through anContinue Reading