Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus calls for 33% quota in Local and Provincial Elections
2026-07-15
The Sri Lanka Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus has stressed the urgent need for legal reforms to ensure a minimum of 33%Continue Reading
Sri Lankan fined in New Zealand after rolling back Car Odometer by over 30,000km
2026-07-15
A Sri Lankan living in New Zealand has been sentenced after a court found that a used vehicle was soldContinue Reading
Opposition demands full transparency in Negombo Prison riot probe
2026-07-15
The Democratic United Opposition has called for complete transparency and accountability in investigating the Negombo Prison riot of July 5–6,Continue Reading
Six arrested, eight motorcycles seized over reckless riding in Sammanthurai
2026-07-15
Sammanthurai Police have arrested six suspect riders and seized eight motorcycles linked to a viral social media video showing aContinue Reading
Special Program in Gampaha marks National Week on Early Childhood Care
2026-07-15
A special program for children in early childhood is being conducted today (15) in the Gampaha District, as part ofContinue Reading
Police arrest former minister’s brother in Liquor Licence fraud case
2026-07-15
Former Provincial Councillor Jayalath Bandara Dissanayake, the brother of former Minister S.B. Dissanayake, has been arrested by the Central CrimesContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : USD selling rate steady at Rs. 341
2026-07-15
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (15), comparedContinue Reading
CPA Poll: President AKD enjoys 75.5% Public Satisfaction
2026-07-15
A majority of Sri Lankans are satisfied with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s performance, while nearly two-thirds support abolishing the ExecutiveContinue Reading
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka surge past 71,000 by mid-July
2026-07-15
Sri Lanka’s dengue outbreak has intensified, with the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) reporting 71,235 cases nationwide as of midnightContinue Reading
IRGC says destroyed several targets at US Navy Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain
2026-07-15
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claims it has destroyed the command and control centre, naval support management centre, warehouses, and fuel tanksContinue Reading
Over 25 Bn revenue leakage since 2025 by cut on Cigarette Taxes
2026-07-15
Sri Lanka has lost more than Rs. 25 billion in potential tax revenue since 2025 due to cigarette taxation fallingContinue Reading
AmCham SL joins Washington mission to boost US-Sri Lanka trade
2026-07-15
The American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (AmCham SL) has strengthened its role in advancing U.S.–Sri Lanka trade tiesContinue Reading
Sri Lanka showcases signature cuisine at Shangri‑La New Delhi
2026-07-15
High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India Mahishini Colonne inaugurated Sri Lanka’s Signature Sensations at Tamra, Shangri-La Eros New Delhi,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka launches its Premium Bogawantalawa Tea at Tamimi Markets in Saudi Arabia
2026-07-15
Sri Lanka has taken a fresh step in expanding its premium tea footprint in the Middle East with the launchContinue Reading
Central Province Governor Sarath Abayakoon tenders resignation
2026-07-15
Central Province Governor Professor Sarath Abayakoon has tendered his resignation to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, though the President has yetContinue Reading
UK plans default midnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds
2026-07-15
Britain will introduce a default overnight curfew on social media apps for 16- and 17-year-olds, the government said, adding newContinue Reading
Dry weather expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-07-15
Showers are expected in a few parts of Sri Lanka today (15), while mainly dry weather will prevail over theContinue Reading
CID reveals how exercise time dispute sparked Negombo Prison unrest
2026-07-14
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today revealed before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court that 40 CID officers have been deployed inContinue Reading