Sri Lanka’s Katina ceremony held in New Delhi, India
2026-11-12
By Newswire Editorial The Sri Lankan High Commission in New Delhi recently participated in the annual Katina ceremony held atContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates slightly against USD
2026-11-12
By Newswire Editorial The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (12), compared to Wednesday, withContinue Reading
Police summon Kassapa Thera amid fast unto death at Ruwanwelisaya
2026-11-12
By Newswire Editorial Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera, who is currently engaged in a fast unto death in front of theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka targets US$ 5 billion in ICT exports by 2030
2026-11-12
By Newswire Editorial Sri Lanka is targeting US$ 5 billion in ICT and digital services exports by 2030, with theContinue Reading
Why Sri Lanka’s taxes need to remain high: Economist explains
2026-11-12
Economist Umesh Moramudali says Sri Lanka needs to maintain higher taxes to address decades of poor economic policies and debt-fundedContinue Reading
Opposition gears up for Budget showdown with special briefing
2026-11-12
Sri Lanka’s Opposition has organised a pre-budget briefing involving opposition lawmakers, academics and economic experts to review the country’s economicContinue Reading
Minister Lal Kantha advises public servants to cut rice consumption by two-thirds
2026-11-12
By Newswire Editorial Minister K.D. Lal Kantha has advised public servants to reduce their rice consumption by two-thirds, saying excessiveContinue Reading
Indonesia’s vice president resigns over high school certificate that was ruled invalid
2026-11-12
Indonesia’s Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has resigned in a move that could spell the end of a political alliance betweenContinue Reading
Govt failing to manage economy, State institutions suffering billions in losses: Johnston
2026-11-12
By Newswire Editorial Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Operations Chief Johnston Fernando has accused the government of failing to manageContinue Reading
Wild meat supplier arrested with five illegal firearms and over 100 animal traps
2026-11-12
A suspect allegedly involved in supplying illegal wild meat to hotels and restaurants has been arrested in Aranayake following aContinue Reading
Netherlands work visa offers: Dutch Embassy issues important clarification
2026-11-12
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Sri Lanka has warned the public about fraudulent employment schemes offeringContinue Reading
Dollar Rate today: Sri Lankan Rupee steady against USD
2026-11-12
By Newswire Editorial The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka todayContinue Reading
Cabinet approves 2027 Budget proposals ahead of presentation in Parliament
2026-11-12
By Newswire Editorial The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the government’s Budget proposals for 2027, which are scheduled to beContinue Reading
Navy intercepts another suspected drug-smuggling trawler off southern coast
2026-11-12
By Newswire Editorial The Sri Lanka Navy has intercepted a local multi-day fishing trawler suspected of transporting a consignment ofContinue Reading
Nearly 7,000 rat fever cases reported in Sri Lanka this year; health officials issue warning
2026-11-12
By Newswire Editorial Nearly 7,000 cases of leptospirosis, commonly known as rat fever, have been reported in Sri Lanka soContinue Reading
President to present 2027 Budget in Parliament today
2026-11-12
By Newswire Editorial President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Finance, is scheduled to present the government’sContinue Reading
CID to take over investigation into tusker Kawanthissa’s shooting
2026-11-12
By Newswire Editorial The Mahawa Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the investigation and future conduct of the case relating toContinue Reading
Two arrested over fake driving licences and National Identity Cards
2026-11-12
By Newswire Editorial Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the possession, manufacture and sale of forged driving licencesContinue Reading