Minister assures steps taken to protect Anuradhapura child abuse victim
2026-05-18
Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj said her ministry and relevant agencies had taken all necessary stepsContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate jumps to Rs. 334
2026-05-18
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (18), comparedContinue Reading
Two Nepali Sherpa climbers break own records on Mount Everest
2026-05-18
Two renowned Nepali guides have scaled Mount Everest with one called the “Everest Man” breaking his own record set lastContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus completes first-ever visit to India
2026-05-18
A 19‑member delegation of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus of Sri Lanka, led by Minister of Women and Child Affairs SarojaContinue Reading
PM to hold talks on Malwana property with university students
2026-05-18
A special discussion on the request made by university students regarding the Malwana property linked to former Minister Basil RajapaksaContinue Reading
Grama Niladhari transferred amid inquiry into misuse of Ditwah compensation funds
2026-05-18
A Disaster Relief Services Officer in the Monaragala District has been dismissed following allegations of misusing compensation funds provided forContinue Reading
Sri Lanka marks 17 years since end of war
2026-05-18
Today (18) marks 17 years since Sri Lanka ended more than three decades of armed struggle with the Liberation TigersContinue Reading
Supreme Court ruling raises hopes for Inland Revenue Bill amendments
2026-05-18
Tax principal at KPMG, Suresh R.I. Perera, says he hopes the Sri Lankan government will amend parts of the proposedContinue Reading
CMC to introduce new school canteen policy
2026-05-18
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has introduced a comprehensive School Canteen Food Environment Policy aimed at promoting healthy eating habitsContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Above 50mm of rain expected in some districts today
2026-05-18
The Department of Meteorology has predicted showers in several provinces today (18), with above 50 mm of rain in someContinue Reading
Sri Lankan MP Archchuna predicts arrest over controversial speech
2026-05-18
Sri Lankan MP Archchuna has claimed he could face arrest upon returning to Sri Lanka following a controversial speech inContinue Reading
Foreign ministry suspends document attestation services after technical failure
2026-05-17
The Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has announced the temporary suspension ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to celebrate Hajj festival on May 28 after new moon not sighted
2026-05-17
The Hajj festival will be celebrated in Sri Lanka on May 28 after the new moon was not sighted onContinue Reading
Three youths drown in Victoria Reservoir tragedy
2026-05-17
Three youths who went bathing in the Victoria Reservoir near the Bambaragala Temple area in the Teldeniya Police Division haveContinue Reading
Senior journalist DBS Jeyaraj passes away in Canada
2026-05-17
Veteran Sri Lankan journalist and political commentator D.B.S. Jeyaraj has passed away in Canada at the age of 72, accordingContinue Reading
Drone strike causes fire at UAE nuclear plant; no radiation risk reported
2026-05-17
A drone strike caused a fire at an electrical generator at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE’s AlContinue Reading
Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof Announces Plans to Leave Post
2026-05-17
Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof said he had previously informed President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of his desire to stepContinue Reading
Sri Lanka men & women crowned champions at Central & South Asia Rugby 7s
2026-05-17
Sri Lanka enjoyed a dominant campaign at the Central and South Asia Rugby Sevens tournament in Uzbekistan, with both theContinue Reading