Trump says 500,000 children receive first $1,000 Trump account deposits
2026-07-07
US President Donald Trump said on Monday the government had deposited the first $1,000 into more than 500,000 “Trump Accounts,”Continue Reading
Moratuwa University temporarily closed amid Dengue outbreak
2026-07-07
The University of Moratuwa has been temporarily closed after a group of students contracted dengue. Deputy Minister of Education andContinue Reading
China sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes
2026-07-07
A former economic development official in the eastern Chinese city of Nanjing was sentenced to death Monday for taking bribesContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : USD selling rate remains steady at Rs. 339
2026-07-07
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (07), comparedContinue Reading
Cricket Transformation Chief inspects SLC Coach Education Program in Dambulla
2026-07-07
Chairman of the Cricket Transformation Committee, Eran Wickramaratne, has visited Sri Lanka Cricket’s Level 1 Coach Education Program during anContinue Reading
Negombo Prison clash death toll rises to 27
2026-07-07
Another inmate injured in the Negombo Prison clash has succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment in hospital, raising the deathContinue Reading
Opposition calls for urgent parliamentary debate on Negombo Prison unrest
2026-07-07
A group of Opposition members has formally requested an urgent adjournment debate under Standing Order 19(1) in Parliament, citing theContinue Reading
Justice Minister visits injured Prison Officers after Negombo Prison clash
2026-07-07
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara visited the Negombo District General Hospital on Monday (06) to inquire into the condition ofContinue Reading
Sri Lankan businesswoman sentenced over migrant exploitation in New Zealand
2026-07-07
A Sri Lankan company director has been sentenced in New Zealand after being found guilty of exploiting a migrant workerContinue Reading
Former Iranian President Ahmadinejad spotted at Khamenei’s funeral procession
2026-07-07
Iran’s former president has appeared at the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei despite having been reported killed at the startContinue Reading
1.3 Million Sri Lankans hospitalized annually due to accidents – Health Minister
2026-07-07
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa has warned that sudden accidents remain the leading cause of hospitalizations in Sri Lanka, withContinue Reading
Expired sugar seized, warehouse sealed in Peliyagoda raid
2026-07-07
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has sealed a warehouse in Peliyagoda after uncovering more than 4.2 million kilograms of expiredContinue Reading
Sri Lanka explores maritime cooperation with Japanese delegation
2026-07-07
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a high‑level meeting on Monday (06) with a business delegation from Mitsui & Co.Continue Reading
IRD announces e‑service open for 2025/26 income tax filing
2026-07-07
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that its e‑service platform is now open for taxpayers to file returns forContinue Reading
Mainly dry weather expected over most parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-07-07
Showers are expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today (07), while mainly dry weather will prevail over the otherContinue Reading
Capacity‑building programme for Sri Lankan audit officials concludes in India
2026-07-06
A two‑week capacity‑building programme for 30 officials of Sri Lanka’s National Audit Office has concluded at the International Centre forContinue Reading
Mill owners ready to purchase paddy at Govt.-announced price: Trade Minister
2026-07-06
All rice mill owners have agreed in principle to purchase paddy at the Government’s guaranteed prices, with discussions continuing onContinue Reading
Notts sign Binura Fernando for T20 Blast campaign
2026-07-06
Sri Lanka seamer Binura Fernando has joined Notts Outlaws for the remainder of their T20 Blast campaign. The 30-year-old willContinue Reading