Colombo–Talaimannar train service resumes
2026-07-24
Sri Lanka Railways has announced the commencement of the train service between Colombo Fort and Talaimannar, starting today (24). TrainContinue Reading
Shashi Tharoor in Colombo for launch of Colombo Literary Festival 2026
2026-07-24
Indian MP and renowned author Shashi Tharoor joined the launch of the Colombo Literary Festival 2026 in Colombo on FridayContinue Reading
Special dengue clinic to open at National Ayurveda Hospital amid warning against home remedies
2026-07-24
A special clinic to treat dengue patients will be opened at the National Ayurveda Hospital in Borella from Friday, JulyContinue Reading
Rs. 150 million assets under mother-in-law’s name frozen in Police probe
2026-07-24
Police have issued freezing orders on four properties worth an estimated Rs. 150 million in Ratgama as part of anContinue Reading
Pillayan remanded until August 4 under PTA
2026-07-24
Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, better known as Pillayan, has been ordered into remand custody until August 4 under theContinue Reading
Archchuna misses court to attend Parliament; arrest warrant sparks privilege row
2026-07-24
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has raised concerns over the parliamentary privileges of Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna after an arrestContinue Reading
Forced labour import ban secures lower US tariff: Finance Ministry
2026-07-24
The Ministry of Finance announced today that the United States has reduced the proposed 12.5% additional tariff on Sri LankanContinue Reading
Shanakiyan demands probe into Pasikudah Hotels over unpaid local taxes
2026-07-24
Batticaloa District MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has called for an immediate investigation into allegations that hotels operating in the Pasikudah tourismContinue Reading
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate unchanged at Rs. 340
2026-07-24
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (24), compared to Thursday, with the USD sellingContinue Reading
SLCERT launches Malware Analysis & Threat Hunting Lab
2026-07-24
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has formally established the Malware Analysis & Threat Hunting (MATH) Lab, aContinue Reading
Navy assists ill fisherman evacuation off Southern Coast
2026-07-24
The Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (23) rendered assistance to bring ashore an ill fisherman for urgent medical treatment after heContinue Reading
CPA calls for preservation of colonial state buildings
2026-07-24
The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has emphasized that preserving colonial‑era buildings does not amount to celebrating the political orderContinue Reading
Deputy Minister rejects claims of changes to Dalada Perahera
2026-07-24
Deputy Minister Eranga Gunasekara has refuted social media posts claiming that moves are underway to make changes to the KandyContinue Reading
Grade 5 Scholarship Exam : Notice from Exam Dept
2026-07-24
The Department of Examinations has announced that the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination will be held on Sunday, August 9,Continue Reading
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka surge past 80,000
2026-07-24
Sri Lanka has recorded a sharp rise in dengue cases this year, with official surveillance data showing 80,114 infections asContinue Reading
Vietnam proposes banning under-16s from posting on social media
2026-07-24
Vietnam is planning to force social media platforms to ban users under 16 from posting content, commenting or reacting toContinue Reading
Warrant issued against Jaffna MP Archchuna Ramanathan
2026-07-24
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today issued a warrant against Jaffna District Member of Parliament Archchuna Ramanathan after he failed toContinue Reading
CCTV captures dramatic daylight shooting in Dematagoda
2026-07-24
CCTV footage has been shared in the media of the shooting incident near the Kuppiyawatta cemetery in Dematagoda, in whichContinue Reading