National TV reports PayPal to launch in Sri Lanka from May 15
2026-05-07
Sri Lanka’s national television network, Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, has reported that PayPal will officially launch services in the countryContinue Reading
Sri Lanka resumes sending workers to Israel after flight disruptions ease
2026-05-07
Air travel between Sri Lanka and Israel has resumed after temporary disruptions caused by unrest in the Middle East, allowingContinue Reading
UNICEF welcomes Sri Lanka’s adoption of Global Charter for Child Care reforms
2026-05-07
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has welcomed the Cabinet’s recent approval of the Global Charter for Child Care Reforms,Continue Reading
Govt ‘asleep’ over Rs. 800 million loss – Namal
2026-05-07
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has alleged that more than Rs. 800 million has been lost dueContinue Reading
Police warn of tough action over illegal drone imports
2026-05-07
The Sri Lanka Police say tough measures are being introduced to regulate the import, sale, repair, and operation of dronesContinue Reading
Emirates Group pays 20-week salary bonus as airline posts record earnings
2026-05-07
Emirates Group has surprised employees with a 20-week salary bonus on the back of record profits, far exceeding the 13-weekContinue Reading
Four Deniyaya schools closed tomorrow amid fever outbreak
2026-05-07
Four schools in the Deniyaya Education Zone will be closed tomorrow (May 8) following a rapidly spreading fever condition amongContinue Reading
Vietnam President’s state visit : Details announced
2026-05-07
President of Vietnam and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, is scheduledContinue Reading
21 statements recorded in USD 2.5 million Treasury cyber theft probe: Minister
2026-05-07
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala informed Parliament today that statements have been recorded from 21 individuals in connection withContinue Reading
Opportunity for public to name two lion cubs at Dehiwala Zoo
2026-05-07
The Dehiwala Zoological Gardens has called on the public to suggest names for two lion cubs at the zoo. AccordingContinue Reading
South Korea introduces humanoid robot as Buddhist monk in religious ceremony
2026-05-07
In a first for South Korea, a humanoid robot named Gabi has been introduced as a Buddhist monk, offering aContinue Reading
CIABOC refiles case against Cabraal over failed Rs. 100 million condition
2026-05-07
A case has been re-filed against former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal in the Colombo High Court, for failingContinue Reading
TN Governor tells Vijay he lacks numbers to form government
2026-05-07
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Thursday turned down TVK chief Vijay’s proposal to form the government for the secondContinue Reading
Tourist dream ends with fake dollar drama in Galle
2026-05-07
Police have arrested two foreign nationals from Tajikistan in possession of US$ 5,200 in counterfeit notes, foreign currency, and fiveContinue Reading
iPhone owners could get up to $95 from Apple settlement
2026-05-07
iPhone owners could receive up to $95 under a proposed $250 million settlement resolving claims that Apple misled customers aboutContinue Reading
Jeevan hopes Tamil Nadu’s Vijay will address Sri Lankan Tamils’ issues
2026-05-07
Opposition MP Jeevan Thondaman has expressed hope that actor‑turned‑politician C. Joseph Vijay, projected to become the next Chief Minister ofContinue Reading
Bail controversy: Court orders arrest of ex-SriLankan CEO again
2026-05-07
Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena has been ordered to be arrested and produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court afterContinue Reading
Sajith questions government over fuel procurement process
2026-05-07
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today raised serious concerns in Parliament over the transparency and efficiency of Sri Lanka’s fuel procurementContinue Reading
