Bigger duty-free benefits proposed for Sri Lankan migrant workers
2026-07-16
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra says a high‑level discussion was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recentlyContinue Reading
Jofra Archer reacts to Chamindu Wickramasinghe’s Bowling Action
2026-07-16
England fast bowler Jofra Archer has praised Jaffna Kings all-rounder Chamindu Wickramasinghe after a video of the Sri Lankan’s bowlingContinue Reading
Lionel Messi ends long silence on FIFA bias allegations, gives fitting reply to critics
2026-07-16
“FIFA favours Argentina”, “World Cup is rigged”, “FIFA wants Lionel Messi to go far” have been common phrases heard fromContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : USD selling rate steady at Rs. 340
2026-07-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (16), compared toContinue Reading
PM Harini returns to Sri Lanka after Qatar visit
2026-07-16
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya returned to Sri Lanka today (16) after visiting Qatar to convey condolences on behalf of theContinue Reading
President reviews key energy projects ahead of Budget 2027
2026-07-16
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reviewed the progress of key energy projects, including the Hybrid Renewable Energy System (HRES) inContinue Reading
Argentina players taunt England with Falkland banner after FIFA World Cup win
2026-07-16
After Argentina overhauled a 1-0 deficit against England into a statement 2-1 victory in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, someContinue Reading
Katunayake shooting incident : Suspect identified as ex‑Civil Security Force member
2026-07-16
Investigations have revealed that the suspect arrested following a shooting incident involving the Police in Katunayake had previously served inContinue Reading
People in many countries now view China more positively than the US – new study
2026-07-16
Global perceptions of the United States have taken a downturn, with fresh survey data showing China now viewed more positivelyContinue Reading
France’s parliament passes assisted dying law
2026-07-16
France’s parliament on Wednesday approved a bill to allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults. The law would allow anContinue Reading
Sri Lankan passenger arrested at BIA with illegal flower plants
2026-07-16
Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have arrested a Sri Lankan woman attempting to illegally transport a stockContinue Reading
Tea tourism : ‘Ceylon Tea Village 500’ national program launched in Badulla
2026-07-16
The inaugural ceremony of the “Ceylon Tea Village 500” National Program, spearheaded by the Ministry of Plantation and Rural Infrastructure,Continue Reading
Suspect who shot policeman in Katunayake arrested
2026-07-15
The suspect accused of shooting a police officer in Katunayake on Tuesday afternoon has been arrested, Police said. According toContinue Reading
Police respond to viral video linking child to School car fire
2026-07-15
Sri Lanka Police have issued a clarification regarding a viral social media video claiming an eight-year-old child set fire toContinue Reading
Cardinal to pursue legal action against MP Chamara Sampath
2026-07-15
Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith will initiate legal action against MP Chamara Sampath over what has been described as false and defamatoryContinue Reading
Former National Olympic Committee Chairman Suresh Subramaniam passed away
2026-07-15
Former National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) President Suresh Subramaniam has passed away. Subramaniam served as President of theContinue Reading
NW Province school exams postponed: Education Ministry reveals reason
2026-07-15
The postponement of the North Western Province term examinations for Grades 6 to 11 was caused by a delay inContinue Reading
Construction of South Asia’s longest irrigation tunnel completed under North Central Canal Project
2026-07-15
Construction of South Asia’s longest irrigation tunnel, a key component of the North Central Canal Project, was completed on WednesdayContinue Reading