Lanka Sathosa reduces prices of 9 essential consumer items
2026-06-17
Lanka Sathosa has announced price reductions for nine essential consumer items, effective from June 18 (Thursday), following instructions from theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga climbs to World No. 2 in javelin
2026-06-17
Sri Lanka’s javelin star Rumesh Tharanga has climbed to World No. 2 in the latest World Athletics rankings, marking aContinue Reading
Chemmani Mass Grave: 380 Human Remains Identified as Excavation Continues
2026-06-17
The excavation of the Chemmani Siddhupatthi mass grave in Jaffna has entered its 27th day of the third phase, withContinue Reading
192 acting sub-postmasters to receive permanent appointments
2026-06-17
A total of 192 acting sub-postmasters attached to the Department of Posts will receive permanent appointments at a ceremony scheduledContinue Reading
Health Ministry warns of possible dengue epidemic as cases surge
2026-06-17
Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, Specialist, Dr Anil Jasinghe has warned that Sri Lanka faces theContinue Reading
Sajith calls for Fuel Price Cut as Global Oil Prices fall
2026-06-17
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called on the Government to reduce fuel prices, arguing that the recent decline in globalContinue Reading
Trinity announces landmark Rs. 3 Billion gift from distinguished old boy Nahil Wijesuriya
2026-06-17
Trinity College Kandy has announced a donation of Rs. 3 billion from distinguished old boy and businessman Nahil Wijesuriya, describingContinue Reading
Quick-thinking cops foil suspected attempt to lure and rob girl
2026-06-17
Two police officers attached to the Traffic Division of the Deniyaya Police Station have been commended after their vigilance helpedContinue Reading
COPF reviews Central Bank decision to reduce exporters’ forex conversion period
2026-06-17
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has taken up for discussion a recent decision by the Central Bank of SriContinue Reading
Cabinet approves Rs. 1 billion project to upgrade 126 school hostels
2026-06-17
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to allocate Rs. 1008 million for the renovation and upgrading of 126Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s new insolvency law comes into force after Speaker’s endorsement
2026-06-17
The Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill has officially become law, with Speaker of Parliament Jagath Wickramaratne todayContinue Reading
12% of Sri Lankan schoolchildren overweight, 3% obese – Health Ministry
2026-06-17
Around 12% of Sri Lankan schoolchildren are overweight while 3% are obese, according to findings from the 2024 Global School-basedContinue Reading
Woman found dead inside parked car near Teldeniya Hospital
2026-06-17
Police have launched investigations after the body of a woman was discovered inside a parked motor vehicle near the TeldeniyaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka launches International Sports Week to boost sports tourism
2026-06-17
Sri Lanka is set to showcase its ambition of becoming a global sports tourism hub with the launch of anContinue Reading
Court of Appeal suspends hearing on SDIG Waruna Jayasundara’s petition
2026-06-17
The Court of Appeal today (17) suspended further proceedings in the writ petition filed by Senior Deputy Inspector General ofContinue Reading
Used vehicle prices to surge after 15% valuation reduction removed: VIASL
2026-06-17
The Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has cautioned that prices of imported used vehicles are set to riseContinue Reading
Harsha de Silva questions regulation of online betting platforms in Sri Lanka
2026-06-17
Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF), MP Harsha de Silva, has directed that a regulator be appointedContinue Reading
Yoshitha Rajapaksa released on bail, travel ban imposed
2026-06-17
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, whoContinue Reading