India proposes ban on added sugars in baby food for infants
2026-10-21
India’s food safety regulator has proposed banning the addition of certain sugars to baby food products intended for infants upContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Sri Lankan Rupee weakens against USD
2026-10-21
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (21), compared to Tuesday, with the US DollarContinue Reading
Rs. 50 mn for Rumesh? Sajith cites reward scheme, Minister says circular outdated
2026-10-21
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa questioned Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage in Parliament over the delay in paying Rs. 50 millionContinue Reading
Severe lightning warning: Red alerts issued for 19 districts
2026-10-21
The Department of Meteorology has issued a severe lightning advisory for 25 districts across Sri Lanka today (21), with redContinue Reading
Police investigate 14 over installation of Thileepan statue in Jaffna
2026-10-21
Sri Lanka Police have recorded statements from 14 individuals, including politicians, in connection with the installation of a statue ofContinue Reading
Colombo Port Logistics Project cancelled over agreement concerns: Minister Bimal
2026-10-21
Minister of Ports Bimal Rathnayake has revealed that concerns over the agreement to allocate 10 acres of land at theContinue Reading
Short eats to cost Rs. 5 more from midnight today
2026-10-21
The prices of short eats, including paratha and egg roti, will be increased by Rs. 5 with effect from midnightContinue Reading
SC issues open warrant for arrest of Premalal Jayasekara
2026-10-21
The Supreme Court today (21) issued an open warrant for the arrest of former State Minister Premalal Jayasekara after heContinue Reading
Sri Lanka honours ‘Courageous Loser’ Olympian Ranatunge Karunananda
2026-10-21
A special commemorative postage stamp has been issued in honour of renowned Sri Lankan athlete Ranatunge Karunananda, who gained internationalContinue Reading
England women’s cricket team to tour Sri Lanka in 2027
2026-10-21
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that the England Women’s National Team will tour Sri Lanka in February and MarchContinue Reading
Sri Lankan passenger’s missing cat found after week-long search at Dubai airport
2026-10-21
A cat belonging to a Sri Lankan passenger that went missing at Dubai International Airport has been found after aContinue Reading
Opposition signs motion seeking investigation into Tusker Kawanthissa’s death
2026-10-21
The Opposition has decided to seek the appointment of a Special Parliamentary Select Committee to investigate the death of TuskerContinue Reading
Dollar Rate Today: Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates against USD
2026-10-21
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (21), comparedContinue Reading
Power cuts planned for today: PUCSL schedule
2026-10-21
One-hour power cuts are scheduled to be implemented across four zones in Sri Lanka today (21) to manage electricity demand,Continue Reading
“We will not allow cricket to collapse” – Sports Minister
2026-10-21
Minister of Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage has assured that the government will not allow Sri Lanka Cricket to collapse, statingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Skills Expo 2026: Special traffic plan announced for Colombo
2026-10-21
Sri Lanka Police have announced special traffic restrictions along Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha (Green Path) in Colombo from tonight (21) untilContinue Reading
Three-wheeler theft: Two suspects arrested with vehicle parts
2026-10-21
Two suspects have been arrested in Wattala in connection with the theft of a three-wheeler and the possession of suspectedContinue Reading
26-year-old arrested over Telegram-based online business scam
2026-10-21
A 26-year-old suspect has been arrested for allegedly defrauding money through an online business scheme promoted via Telegram. According toContinue Reading