Sri Lanka introduces stricter controls on import payments under new regulations
2026-06-19
A Gazette Extraordinary notification has been issued under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969, introducing newContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: USD selling rate drops to Rs. 338
2026-06-19
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (19), comparedContinue Reading
US Vice President Vance cancels trip for peace talks with Iran
2026-06-19
United States Vice President JD Vance pulled out of a planned trip to meet Iranian negotiators in Switzerland on FridayContinue Reading
Emergency water cut in Mahara and Gampaha PS areas today
2026-06-19
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced that an emergency water cut is in effect in the MaharaContinue Reading
Police reveal further details on woman’s body found in Teldeniya
2026-06-19
Police have released further information regarding the discovery of a woman’s body inside a car parked near Teldeniya Hospital, identifyingContinue Reading
Lionel Messi’s family releases statement on father Jorge Messi’s health
2026-06-19
Lionel Messi’s father is undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness and his family asked the media for “humanity” onContinue Reading
Boy, 3, thrown to crocodiles at UK zoo
2026-06-19
Police in the UK have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy was found inContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Embassy in Qatar hosts javelin star Rumesh Tharanga
2026-06-19
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the State of Qatar, Sithara Khan, on Thursday (18) hosted Sri Lanka’s Javelin starContinue Reading
Air Force Commander orders inquiry into Kalpitiya clash involving Police
2026-06-19
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has launched a special investigation into a tense situation that arose between Air ForceContinue Reading
Revamped Kompanyaveediya Polyclinic declared open
2026-06-19
The Curative Health Department Polyclinic in Kompanyaveediya has been given a fresh new look, marking the first of 27 cityContinue Reading
Rain expected in some provinces of Sri Lanka today
2026-06-19
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, KandyContinue Reading
Kuwait tops remittance contributions from Sri Lankan workers abroad
2026-06-19
Kuwait has emerged as the leading source of foreign remittances sent to Sri Lanka by overseas Sri Lankan workers, theContinue Reading
From 8 hours to 3 hours: Ahmedabad–Colombo direct flight to launch on Friday
2026-06-18
A new direct air service between Ahmedabad and Colombo will be launched on Friday, significantly reducing travel time between theContinue Reading
Apple to raise prices due to memory chip shortage, says CEO Tim Cook
2026-06-18
Apple is planning to raise prices on some of its products as the company faces rising costs for memory andContinue Reading
Patali urges government to reduce fuel prices amid falling oil costs
2026-06-18
Former Member of Parliament (MP) Patali Champika Ranawaka has accused the government of misleading the public over fuel pricing, rejectingContinue Reading
Ronaldo declares Lionel Messi the best of all time
2026-06-18
Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazário has declared Lionel Messi the greatest player of all time following the Argentina captain’sContinue Reading
1297 Accident fatalities in 2026: Police reveal more details
2026-06-18
A total of 1,297 people have lost their lives in road accidents across Sri Lanka between January 1 and JuneContinue Reading
New fleet of 104 FOTON buses set to boost Sri Lanka’s public transport
2026-06-18
Sri Lanka has received a fleet of 104 FOTON Metro Buses in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s publicContinue Reading